Tadoba Tiger Safari
About the Event
Overview
Notably Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park, the "Tadoba National Park", also known as the "Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve" is one of India's 47 project tiger reserves existing in India.
It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state and is approximately 150 km from Nagpur city. The total area of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq.km, which includes the Tadoba National Park, created in the year 1955. The Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was formed in the year 1986 and was amalgamated with the park in 1995 to establish the present Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve.
The word 'Tadoba' is derived from the name of God "Tadoba" or "Taru," which is praised by local tribal people of this region and "Andhari" is derived from the name of Andhari river that flows in this area.
According to the 2010 National Census on Tigers, there are about 43 tigers in the reserve, which is one of the highest in India. Here are some highlights of the park…
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The park is open for visitors from 15th October to 30th June every season and remains full-day closed on every Tuesday.
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The vegetation of Tadoba forest is of Southern tropical dry deciduous type and is spread on around 626 sq.km.
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Teak is the prominent tree species in the forest and there are a few lakes, which makes sure the park has rich water resources.
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Major part of this forest lies in the hilly area, thus many hillocks and terrains provide shelter to the wild animals here.
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It has a dense forest area, smooth meadows, deep valleys, and a great atmosphere to stabilize more numbers of tigers.
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The main attraction of the Tadoba National Park is Jungle or Tiger Safari in an open top gypsy.
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There is good chance to spot the shy Sloth Bear and Wild Dogs.
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One can find some of the Central India’s best native woodland bird species in this forest.
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Accommodation facilities are available and are mainly concentrated among two of its popular entrance gates i.e. Kolara Gate and Mohurli Gate.
Short Itinerary
Sunday
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0625 hrs - Depart from Nampally/Secunderabad Station by train to Chandrapur
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1230 hrs - Reach Chandrapur and get into the waiting pickup vehicle to reach Tadoba National Park. Check -in to accommodation.
We will have this day free.
Monday
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0500 hrs - Wakeup call and getting ready for safari
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0600 hrs - Morning Safari (Exit time is 1000 hrs, and the earlier we arrive at the gate, the longer time we get)
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1000 hrs - Exit Safari and reach accommodation
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1000 hrs - 1030 hrs - Breakfast time
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1200 hrs - 1400 hrs - Lunch time
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1430 hrs - Afternoon Safari (Exit time is 1830 hrs)
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1830 hrs - Exit Safari and reach accommodation
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2030 hrs - 2200 hrs - Dinnertime
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2215 hrs - To bed
Tuesday
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0500 hrs - Wakeup call and getting ready for safari
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0600 hrs - Morning Safari (Exit time is 1000 hrs)
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1000 hrs - Exit Safari and reach accommodation
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1000 hrs - 1030 hrs - Breakfast time
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1200 hrs - 1400 hrs - Lunch time
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1300 hrs - Check out and depart to Chandrapur Railway Station
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1400 hrs - Reach Chandrapur Station
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1650 hrs - Board train to Hyderabad
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2340 hrs - Reach Kachiguda Railway Station
Detailed Itinerary
Sunday
We depart Hyderabad by train on Sunday morning to Chandrapur railway station, from where the group will be picked up by the waiting vehicle and brought to the booked accommodation.
This day is complete free and members are free to do anything on their own. This day is used to catchup with other groups that might be arriving by their own transport or by riding.
Monday
We have two safaris planned today. Safaris start at 0600 hrs and the exit time for the morning round is 1000 hrs. Each gypsy accommodates only 4 pax (previously 6, but reduced due to CoVid-19 restrictions).
Since the safari starts early, wake-up call will be at 0500 hrs and all members are required to be up and ready at the safari gate by 0545 hrs. Anyone that get late, unfortunately will have to be left behind in order to not cause inconvenience to others. (no refunds will be given in such cases).
Once the safari is done, we return to our accommodation and breakfast is served.
You have some time off till the afternoon safari begins. Meanwhile, you can catch an afternoon siesta, and have lunch.
The afternoon safari starts at 1430 hrs and exit time is 1830 hrs for the afternoon round.
Post the afternoon round of the safari, we return to our rooms and retire for the day.
Dinner will be served, and based on the willingness of the group, we will have some fun group activities.
Tuesday
Today is the last safari planned for the trip and the schedule starts at 0500 hrs to wake-up. Safari starts at 0600 hrs to 1000 hrs depending on the safari rules.
Once we complete today's safari, we return and have breakfast/lunch, and checkout.
A vehicle will drop us off at Chandrapur railway station, and we board the train back to Hyderabad.
Those who arrived using other/own means, can use this day to leave early/ stay back.
DO NOTE THAT TIGER SIGHTINGS ARE NOT PROMISED AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER ANIMAL MOVEMENTS. HOWEVER, SEASONED GUIDES WILL TRY THEIR BEST TO GIVE YOU THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN THE NATIONAL PARK.
THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE GUIDES ARE TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.