Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve

2 daysBest: Oct–JunForests#tiger#safari#wildlife

Maharashtra's tiger capital

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · Arrive & evening
- Arrive (Nagpur 145 km / rail to Chandrapur)
- Evening safari
- Lodge dinner
Day 2 · The tiger morning
- Dawn Moharli safari
- Rest afternoon
- Optional second safari, head out

Geography & terrain

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve spreads across the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra's Vidarbha — 1,727 km² of teak forest on the banks of the Erai river, with the Tadoba lake at its heart.

History & culture

Named after the tribal god Tadoba (worshipped by the Gond people) and the Andhari river, the reserve was declared in 1935 — Maharashtra's oldest national park.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Tiger safaris
Tadoba lake
Moharli meadows
Kolsa range
Erai river

Eat & drink

Vada pav
Misal pav
Pav bhaji
Puran poli

Getting there

Fly: Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train: Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai: varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around: Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹10,000–18,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities: ₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

Jan · Best: 14–29°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 17–32°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 21–36°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–39°C · None rain
May · Hot: 28–40°C · None rain
Jun · Monsoon: 27–35°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 25–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Oct · Good: 21–34°C · Light rain
Nov · Good: 17–31°C · None rain
Dec · Best: 14–29°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Jun
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

Summer (Mar–Jun) is hot but the sighting king — hydrate hard
Neutral clothes and no flash photography
The safari's bumpy — neck support helps

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tadoba famous?

For the most reliable tiger sightings in Central India — high density, open meadows and the lake's waterhole circuit.

When should I visit?

October–June; February–May offers the driest grass and best viewing. The park is closed mid-June to September.

How do I get there?

Fly to Nagpur (145 km) or rail to Chandrapur (45 km), then a taxi to the Moharli gate.