Tadoba National Park is the oldest national park of the State of Maharahtra and since 1993, a Project Tiger Reserve.
 | It derives its name from the local God, "Taru". The legend goes that the village chief "Taru" was killed in an epic fight with the tiger. He is worshiped by all the local villagers as the deity of "Tadoba" Tadoba has been referred to as the 'Jewel of Vidarbha'. It has an area of 625 sq.km.
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Tadoba, a heaven for wildlife enthusiasts is a rich, dry deciduous forest, a great place to walk and enjoy nature. The Tadoba lake sustains the Marsh Crocodile, which were once common all over Maharashtra. Tadoba is also an ornithologist's paradise with a varied diversity of aquatic bird life, and Raptors. The Tadoba Lake laced by bamboo groves within the premises of this park is home to the Marsh Crocodile which was once very common in Maharashtra. Their number is currently on the decline but they are seen here. Bird Lovers will also enjoy a visit to the Tadoba National Park. Ornithologists will get to see as many as 181 species of birds and that includes water birds as well. A visit to the Tadoba National Park promises to be a very fascinating experience. Explore the dense mysterious forests and take delight in wild life viewing made all the more easier because of the presence of observation towers and a good network of roads. You are sure to thoroughly enjoy the trip particularly in the months between November and February when the weather is very pleasant. |  |
General Tadoba Information
District : Chandrapur
Park Area: 625 sq. Kms
Type :Sanctuary
Best Season : Summer
Monsoon :140 cm
Climate :Hot & Dry
Airport : Nagpur (91 km)
Railway Station.: Warora (51 km), Chnadrapur (41km)
Bus Stand: at Chandrapur and Chimur. The latter is 32 km away
Entry: All days except Tuesdays
Park Timings: 6AM-11AM and 3PM-6PM
Entry Fee:
Light Vehicle..........Rs. 50/- Per Round
Heavy Vehicle.........Rs. 75/- Per Round
Per Person.............Rs. 20/- Per Round
Kids (Age 5 to 10)....Rs. 10/- Per Round
Guide..................Rs.100/- Per Round
Elephant Rides: (No tracking of tigers)
Indian Citizens:
1)Adult .................Rs. 60/- Per Round
2)Childrens ............Rs. 40/- Per Round
Foreign Citizens:
1)Adult..................Rs. 300/- Per Round
2)Childrens.............Rs. 200/- Per Round
Camera fees: (per camera per trip)
(Non-Professional)
Indian Citizens-
a) Still Camera.............Rs. 2/- Per Round
b) Video/Cine Camera.....Rs. 5/- Per Round
Foreign Citizens-
a) Still Camera .............Rs. 8/- Per Round
b) Video/Cine Camera.....Rs.20/- Per Round
