TADOBA NATIONAL PARK

Tadoba, the oldest protected forest in Maharashtra, is a charming tiny rainforest with exquisite hilly landscapes on its north and west sides and the immaculate, perpetual Tadoba Lake in the middle. Previously, it was a little-known woodland that was occasionally visited by the few nature lovers who sought an off-the-beaten-path wilderness experience. In recent years, Tadoba National Park has become one of the most well-known destinations for tiger sightings and numbers.

The majority of the trees in Tadoba's dry deciduous forest are teak and bamboo, while there are also some grasslands and mixed dry woods. Particularly during the dry months, this kind of foliage makes it easier to see throughout the forest, which leads to excellent wildlife viewing. In this arid region, there are a few artificial water holes that attract wildlife throughout the hot season.

The reserve's entire area is 625 sq km, whereas the national park's area is roughly 116 sq km. This is sufficient to see a large portion of the area's amazing fauna. There are perhaps 60 to 70 tigers in this region. Kolsa, Mohuli, and Tadoba are the three zones that make up the national park's tourism area.

Since Tadoba and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary are adjacent, there is a greater area of wildlife protection. There is a considerable chance of seeing sloth bears, leopards, and wild canines in addition to tigers. Tadoba is also unique in that it is open all year round, allowing visitors to enjoy the monsoon special while most other parks are closed. It is easily accessible due to its close proximity to Nagpur. Tadoba's infrastructure and security features are better than ever because to the city's growing popularity and tourism.

Going to this popular location transports you back in time and speeds up your first tiger viewing experience. Simply put, Tadoba is a serene and ideal place to go on holiday, experience your longdreamed safari, and see your first live tiger.
• In addition to the Royal Bengal Tigers, Tadoba is home to a wide variety of other animals, such as cheetal, chinkara, leopard, nilgai, barking dear, blue bull, spotted dear, flying squirrel, sloth bears, gaur, dhole, striped hyena, small Indian civet, jungle cats, sambar, and chausingha.
• The Marsh Crocodile and endangered reptiles such as the Indian Python, common Indian monitor, terrapins, Indian Star Tortoise, Indian Cobra, and Russell's viper are found there.
• It is home to 195 bird species, including raptors, endangered species, and a wide range of water birds, as well as 74 butterfly species, including monarchs, pansies, Mormons, and swordtails.
• The endangered danaid egg-fly, great egg-fly, dragonfly, jewel beetle, signature spider, big wood spider, wolf spider, crab spider, and lynx spider are among the numerous insect species that depend on it for their survival.
• The ratel, Indian pangolins, porcupines, four-horned antelopes, and gaurs are among the nocturnal creatures that are particularly noticeable at night.