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Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is one of the finest sanctuaries that we have in India. The forest is located on the banks of Kabini River which starts from Wayanad District in Kerala. If you are planning to do an adventure during the weekends or you are a core wild-lifer then this is the ideal place. The place becomes an eventful trip as the place has much to offer. There are a lot of things to do in Kabini and Jungle safari is one of them. It is an overwhelming experience to drive in a rugged jeep through the dense jungle. It definitely sounds very inviting for all the wild-lifers and Tourists as it is a thrill of this kind of activity.

Best time to visit the Sanctuary

Just a five hours drive from Bangalore one can reach Kabini. The best time to visit Kabini is between November till May as the climate is very pleasant. June to September is considered a Wet session, October to February is Cool session and March to May is Dry session. Kabini is a place where Deccan plateau meets with the Western Ghats. It has both Tropical Dry and Tropical Moist Deciduous. The Maximum Temperature goes to 35° C and the Minimum Temperature is 13° C. The annual rainfall Kabini gets is between 1000 mm to 1500 mm.

Safaris in Kabini

There are two safaris that happen every day, one is Morning Jeep Safari or Cantor and the other in the evening. Early morning Safari is the best one to do as the wild animals come out to drink water from the nearby lakes or water bodies. When it comes to Leopard sightings, Evening Safari is the best time to witness them. One of the biggest advantages of Kabini is that, when most of the Sanctuaries in India are closed during Monsoon season, Kabini is opened throughout the year. Summer is the best time to visit Kabini where herds of elephants come out to quench their thirst. Even Boat safari is also considered as the best one, it's a unique experience all together where one can see the varieties of Birds, and Freshwater Crocodiles sliding in and out of the water. Twice a day Motor Boat rides happen. The memorable moment for any tourist is witnessing the sunset while  doing pedal boats or rowboats.

Safari Gates in Kabini

Kabini The park has three main entrance gates, where safaris start from -- Veeranahosahalli (near Hunsur) on the northern side and Nanachi (Dammana Kutta) on the western side towards Coorg, and Antharasanthe (near Kabini) on the eastern side towards.

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• Kaziranga National Park
• Ranthambore National park
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• Gir Forest National park
• Jim-Corbett National park
• Pench Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kanha National Park & Many more

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Nagarhole National Park (Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary) - The Paradise in Karnataka.

Black Panther At Kabini

Introduction

Facts

Tiger Sightings At Nagarhole National Park

Flora and Fauna

Safari

Boat Safari At Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary

How to Reach 

Geography and Climatic Condition

Nagarhole National Park

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Considered as one of the oldest and largest National park in the country, Tadoba National Park lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. Commonly abbreviated to TATR, this tiger reserve is a combination of Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. In 1955 it was established as a national park and later in 1995 as a Tiger reserve.

The name ‘Tadoba’ is the name of the God ‘Taru’ who is worshiped by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of this area. The Andhari River which flows through the forest gives the name Andhari. Earlier the kings of Gond ruled this forest area near Chimur hills. The Gond fort is situated in Chandrapur area.

The total area of under the Project Tiger is 1727.6 sq.kms with core area of 625.82 sq.kms and buffer area of 1101.78 sq.kms. Tadoba National Park is closed every Tuesday, whereas the park remains closed during monsoons but the buffer area remains open for tourism. The peak season for visiting Tadoba Tiger Sightings starts from October 15th to 30th June every year.

History

The word ‘Tadoba’ is the name of the God “Tadoba” or “Taru”, praised by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, whereas “Andhari” is derived from name of Andhari River that flows in this area.

It is believed that Taru was a chief of village, who was killed in a legendary encounter with a tiger.  After this, a shrine was made dedicated to the God Taru that exists under a huge tree and on the bank of Tadoba Lake

Earlier, the kings of Gond ruled this forest in the vicinage of the Chimur hills. During 1935, hunting was totally restricted.

Geography

Tadoba National Park is located in the Chandrapur district of the state of Maharashtra. It is a part of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

Tadoba lies in the confines of Chimur Hills and the latter comprises of Kolsa and Mohurli Ranges. The topography comprises of Hills which are densely covered with mixed forests and belts of bamboo. The deep valleys, river beds, and small grassy meadows provide suitable habitat to many life forms.

Total area of the Tadoba Park is 116.55 Km2 and the area of Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary is 508.85 Km2. Total core area of the Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve is 625.40 Km2. Total buffer area of the tiger reserve is 1101.60 Km2. Tadoba Andhari Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in Maharashtra.

The area is overshadowed by teak & bamboo, and with a magical landscape of rugged cliffs, marshlands, lakes etc.

The lifeline of the park are the Andhari River, Erai Dam, Kolsa Lake, Junoria Lake and the Tadoba Lake. Besides small water bodies, rivulets and creeks exists in the confines of dense forests in plains and hills. Manmade water holes and small dams add to a life sustaining environment.

The above water sources in the forest area, which ensures rich in water resources for the park and nestles rich aquatic life.

Temperature –     Maximum – 47 Degree C

                               Minimum – 5 Degree C

Rainfall: 1,275.00 mm

Dominant flora

Bamboo, Ain, Bija, Dhaudab, Haldu, Salai, Semal, Shisham, Sisoo, Surya, Sirus, Bel, Chichwa, Dhawada, Kusum, Hirda, Karaya Gum, Tendu, Char, Mahua, Palas, Harra, Bahera, Kurlu, Ber etc.

BIODIVERSITY OF TADOBA NATIONAL PARK

Mammals 

 Wolf, Jackal, Wild dogs, Fox, Hyenas, Spotted Deer, Wild Boars, Barking deer, Gaurs, Four horned Antelopes, Blue bulls, Indian Pangolins, Common Languor’s, Porcupines, Sambar, Spotted deer, Rhesus macaque, Leopard, Rusty spotted cat, Jungle cat, Leopard cat, Sloth bear etc.

Birds 

Honey buzzard, Shy jungle fowl, Grey-headed fishing eagle, Paradise flycatcher, Peacock, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Indian Pitta, Indian Scimitar Babbler, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher, Painted Francolin, Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Golden Oriole, Black Naped Blue Flycatcher, Plum Headed Parakeet, Gray Jungle Fowl, Bonelli’s Eagle, Crest Serpent Eagle, Brown Fish Owl, Mottled Wood Owl, Warblers, Munias, Drongos, Pipits, Larks etc.

Reptiles 

Indian python, Terrapins, Star tortoise, Cobra, Russell’s viper, Krait, Bronze tree snake, Rat snake, Leaf nosed snake, Indian Python, The fresh water crocodile, Monitor lizards etc.

Best time to visit Tadoba National Park

The best time of the year to visit the Tadoba National Park is between the months of November to May.

The park is open for visitors from 15th October to 30th June every season. Tadoba national park remains closed for visitors on every Tuesday.

Entry Gates for Safari in Tadoba National Park

There are six core zone gates and 12 Buffer zone gates through which one can visit/take a safari.

• Moharli Gate
• Khutwanda
• Kolara gate
• Navegaon gate
• Pangdi gate
• Zari gate
• Agarazari gate
• Devada Adegaon gate
• Junona gate
• Kolara buffer gate
• Ramdegi Navegaon buffer gate
• Alizanza gate
• Madnapur gate
• Mamla gate
• Pangdi buffer gate
• Sirkada gate
• Zari/Peth Zone
• Kesalghat Zone

Gypsy and Jeep Safaris are always available in Tadoba National Park that help in exploring the wildlife of the forest.
Safari Timings usually depend on sunrise and sunset.

How to Reach

By Air – Nearest airport is Nagpur airport, about 140 Km from the Tadoba National Park. Nagpur airport is well connected by road network to Tadoba National Park.

By Rail – Nearest railway station is Chandrapur railway station, about 45 Km from the Tadoba National Park. Chandrapur railway station is well connected by road network to Tadoba National Park.

By Road – Tadoba National Park is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There are a number of government and privately operated vehicles that go to Tadoba National Park at frequent intervals.  Nearest main bus stand is Chandrapur and Chimur.

Weather Conditions Of Tadoba National Park

Summer are hot and dry from March to June with temperatures ranging from 30-45 degrees. Winters are soothing and cold from October to February with temperature dropping as low as 9 degree Celsius. June to September one can witness monsoons with rainfall of about 50 mm.

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WildTrails is the world’s first and only company to bring Sightings Data and analytics into planning Wildlife holidays. With all the sightings info (4 years data) we create a predictive metric called the “sighting index” that helps our customers spot where the animal is. As a traveller, you have an advantage if you book with us, as we use our “sighting index” metric to improve your Safari sightings.
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• Extensive resort/safari booking networks in India, Kenya & Tanzania
• Pickup/drops from local airports
• Local experience bookings
• 16-hr support via direct chat (WhatsApp) with our world-class support staff
• Best tiger tracker experts associated with the particular zone of the park

Other Indian Parks We Are Into

• Kabini
• Nagarahole national park
• Bandipur National park
• Kaziranga National Park
• Ranthambore National park
• Thadoba Andhari tiger reserve
• Gir Forest National park
• Jim-Corbett National park
• Pench Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kanha National Park & Many more

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Tadoba National Park is the oldest and largest Tiger Reserve of Maharashtra, located in Chandrapur district. The park was established as the second Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Tadoba is famous among the wildlife lovers for its tiger sightings. Tourists love to visit Tadoba Tiger sightings,  Tadoba lake, Erai dam, Moharli, and Khosla village. The location of the Tadoba National park is also one of the main reasons to visit since it is only 2 hours’ drive from Nagpur.

Tadoba Tiger Sightings

Check Tiger Sighting Index & Contact the WildTrails expert 

Planning a wildlife trip is way different than planning other trips. You need to do proper research before planning for the Jungle Safari.  You can check the Current tiger sighting of Tadoba here. The recent tiger sightings data is on the basis of weekly, monthly and yearly as well. You can compare the sightings before any trip to Tadoba.

Key Tips For Tadoba Visitors

• Guide/Tiger Tracker 

If you go by yourself without a good tiger tracker, then you can end up spending more time wandering in the jungle than actually enjoying the true purpose of your safari. Generally, when you get the safari vehicle, you have the guide that is allocated by the forest department or hotel that you have booked but touring around with someone at random will not support your purpose.

There are a lot of trackers who will be promising you for a good tiger sighting. Here we would like to suggest that – trackers who are well experienced – over a decade in the same area will know a lot more than just a newbie that is recruited by the forest department. A lot of guides just have a tendency to drive around the park halting here and there for a bit, with no judgment or any information about where the tigers were sighted before.

• Pick your tour operator wisely

In recent years, many tour operators have emerged in the market that are providing wildlife trips. There are many con operators in the market that you should not fall for.  Checking the operator’s website is the easiest way to assess its credentials but sometimes you don’t get to know about the operator just by looking at their website.

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• Book multiple Jungle Safaris

If you are really determined to spot tigers in the wild, then you need to take some extra steps for it. There are chances that you can spot many tigers during one safari while in your next safari, you see only a few or nothing. Please remember that you are visiting the forest not a zoo; tigers will not appear just because you have paid for the safari. Plan a minimum of two safaris or more at a stretch as it increases the chances of spotting tigers in the wild.

• Travel 

Train/Rail: 

Closest railway station is Chandrapur or Nagpur (depending upon gates of your choice). Check detailed gate-wise distance info here: Tadoba Safari Entry Gates

Airport: 

Closest airport is Nagpur.

Cabs: 

Fares depend upon the proximity of your stay to the gate. Please note they charge for return too even though you are just going one way.

Tadoba National Park

Why Book With WildTrails 

WildTrails is the world’s first and only company to bring Sightings Data and analytics into planning Wildlife holidays. With all the sightings info (4 years data) we create a predictive metric called the “sighting index” that helps our customers spot where the animal is. As a traveller, you have an advantage if you book with us, as we use our “sighting index” metric to improve your Safari sightings.

Book with us here

Other WildTrails benefits: 

• Extensive resort/safari booking networks in India, Kenya & Tanzania
• Pickup/drops from local airports
• Local experience bookings
• 16-hr support via direct chat (WhatsApp) with our world-class support staff
• Best tiger tracker experts associated with the particular zone of the park

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