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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district is Maharashtra's oldest and largest tiger reserve, with teak and bamboo forest, grassland and the Tadoba and Irai lakes. Tigers are seen often here, along with leopards, sloth bears, wild dogs, gaur and many birds.
Safari essentials: there are six core gates, Moharli, Kolara, Navegaon, Khutwanda, Zari and Pangdi, and 16 buffer gates. The core reopened on 1 October 2026 after the monsoon; the core is closed every Tuesday and the buffer every Wednesday. Core gypsy safaris are booked online only, up to 120 days ahead, on the official portal mytadoba.mahaforest.gov.in. Core entry times are 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM in October, and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM from November to February. The official core fee per gypsy, including guide and vehicle, is ₹5,800 on weekdays and ₹6,800 at weekends when booked within 59 days, and ₹8,800 and ₹12,800 when booked 60 to 120 days ahead.
- Address: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur, Maharashtra
- Hours: Core: closed Tuesday. Buffer: closed Wednesday. Core entry October 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM; November to February 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM; March and April 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM; May and June 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- How to Reach: Chandrapur is the nearest railway station, about 45 km from Moharli gate; Nagpur airport is about 140 km away.
- Website: https://mytadoba.mahaforest.gov.in
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