Tadoba National Park
In the heart of Central India and two hours south of Nagpur, is the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, arguably one of Indias most exciting and best protected Tiger Reserve, undiscovered, and with most visible tiger sightings . Dominated by teak forest and bamboo, its a rugged landscape comprising cliffs, caves, marshes, perennial lakes and boulder strewn streambeds that cater to a host of biodiversity, not least the Tiger, who are between 75 to 100 by last count including 24 cubs born this year.Other prominently spotted wildlife are the Indian Leopard, Indian Wild Dog, Sloth bear, Gaur, Ratel and a variety of mammals and over 280 species of birds including raptors like, Crested Serpent Eagle and Grey Headed Fishing Eagle. Tadoba is special also for rare Indian Owls, like Jungle Owlet, Spotted Owlet, Indian Scops Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Mottled Wood Owl and the Great India Horned Owl. Many of these can be heard near our waterhole cottages. Overlooked by tourism till recently because it was off the beaten track, it offers some wonderful wildlife experiences. It is also one of the few parks that are open all year round, offering visitors an opportunity to visit in the monsoon season this extraordinary active time for all manner of plants and animals, yet otherwise closed to keen nature lovers in most other parks of India
Game Drives
The Tadoba National Park together with the adjoining Andhari wild life sanctuary, make up about 600 odd square kilometres of dry deciduous forest and grassland. Experts estimate there to be about 75 to 100 tigers in the park. Therefore the chance of spotting one is high and even if you do happen to miss the tiger, no jeep ride into this national park is ever disappointing.The park is also home to a variety of deer - chitals, sambars, barking deers, chausinghas, as well as leopards, bears and civet cats. Marsh crocodiles are often seen in the lakes, lurking stealthily behind an unsuspecting deer. A multitude of birds are spotted here such as the paradise flycatcher, crested serpent eagle and nightjar.
Morning and afternoon jeep rides will ensure that you make the most of your visit here.
