Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve covers about 1,727 sq. km, including a core area of about 625.4 sq. km and a buffer area of about 1,101.77 sq. km. It has a lot of area to explore and there are multiple core and buffer safari gates across different tourism zones. Every gate provides access to a different area and offers a unique safari experience here.
For a regular gypsy safari, core and buffer gate permits can be booked online, subject to availability and TATR rules. The park is split into 4 main zones - Moharli Zone, Kolara Zone, Navegaon Zone, and Pangdi & Zari Zone. Each zone has different Tadoba safari gates, some take tourists to the core area, and others provide access to the buffer tourism zones. Let’s know about each gate of this park:
If you’re thinking about making a Tadoba Safari Booking for the core gates, then let us tell you that the core gates remain closed on every Tuesday. The current official safari schedule lists core gate safaris from 1 October to 30 June, subject to Forest Department notifications and management conditions.
Gate-wise safari quotas may change according to Forest Department and TATR management requirements.
Core Zone Gates
If you’re thinking about making a Tadoba Safari Booking for the core gates, then let us tell you that the core gates remain closed on every Tuesday. The current official safari schedule lists core gate safaris from 1 October to 30 June, subject to Forest Department notifications and management conditions.
Gate-wise safari quotas may change according to Forest Department and TATR management requirements.
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Moharli Gate:
Moharli is one of the main core safari gates in the Moharli Zone and is around 160 km from Nagpur. Wildlife sightings depend on natural animal movement and are not guaranteed.
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Kolara Gate:
Kolara is the core safari gate for the Kolara Zone and is around 104 km from Nagpur. Wildlife sightings vary with natural animal movement.
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Khutwanda Gate:
This is another core safari gate in the Moharli Zone and is around 138 km from Nagpur. Visitors can choose this gate for a safari experience in the core area, subject to permit availability and Forest Department rules.
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Navegaon Gate:
This is a core safari gate for the Navegaon Zone and is around 106 km from Nagpur. Safari access is subject to permit availability and applicable TATR rules.
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Zari Gate:
This core gate provides access to the Pangdi & Zari Zone and is around 190 km from Nagpur. Visitors may encounter tigers, sloth bears and other wildlife, depending on natural animal movement.
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Pangdi Gate:
This gate provides access to the Pangdi & Zari core zone for safari. It is around 145 km from Nagpur, while wildlife sightings depend on natural animal movement and are not guaranteed.
Buffer Zone Gates
The gates of buffer zones remain closed every Wednesday in Tadoba National Park. Some buffer safari gates may also operate during the monsoon period. If you’re visiting between 1 July and 30 September, it is a good idea to check the latest official gate status during the monsoon, as routes or gates may close depending on weather and management conditions.
Moharli Zone Buffer Gates:
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Agarzari Gate:
This buffer gate is around 20 km from Chandrapur and is well connected to different areas of the park. Visitors may encounter wildlife such as sloth bears and peafowl, depending on natural animal movement.
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Dewada Gate:
Dewada is a buffer safari gate in the Moharli Zone and can be explored by visitors interested in nature and birdlife.
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Junona Gate:
Junona is a buffer safari gate in the Moharli Zone and provides access to the buffer landscape. Visitors may encounter wildlife and birds, depending on season and natural animal movement.
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Adegaon Gate:
Adegaon is a buffer safari gate in the Moharli Zone. Visitors may encounter resident and migratory birds, depending on the season.
Kolara Zone Buffer Gates
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Kolara Chauradeo Gate:
Kolara Chauradeo is a buffer safari gate in the Kolara Zone. Wildlife sightings vary naturally, and travel time to the gate depends on your starting point and road route.
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Belara Gate:
Belara is a buffer gate in the Kolara Zone where visitors may encounter different wildlife species depending on natural animal movement.
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Shirkada Gate:
Shirkada Gate provides access to the buffer landscape of the Kolara Zone. Visitors may encounter wildlife such as tigers and leopards depending on natural animal movement.
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Madnapur Gate:
Madnapur has historically been associated with sightings of tigress T-82, popularly known as Junabai, but tiger movement and sightings change over time.
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Alizanza Gate:
Alizanza is a buffer safari gate in the Kolara Zone and provides access to the surrounding forest landscape. Safari access is subject to permit availability and TATR rules.
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Palasgaon Gate:
The current official booking portal lists Palasgaon as a Kolara Zone buffer gate with a noon safari slot.
Navegaon Zone Buffer Gates
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Navegaon Ramdegi Gate:
This gate provides safari access to the buffer area of the Navegaon Zone. Through this gate, visitors can experience the forest landscape and its diverse flora.
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Nimdela Gate:
Nimdela is a buffer safari gate in the Navegaon Zone where visitors can experience the forest landscape and birdlife. Resident and migratory birds may be seen depending on the season.
Pangdi & Zari Zone Buffer Gates
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Pangdi Aswal Chuha Gate:
Pangdi Aswal Chuha is a buffer safari gate in the Pangdi & Zari Zone. Wildlife sightings are unpredictable and depend on natural animal movement.
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Keslaghat Gate:
Keslaghat is a buffer safari gate in the Pangdi & Zari Zone. Visitors can explore the forest landscape, while wildlife sightings depend on natural animal movement.
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Zari Peth Gate:
Zari Peth is a buffer safari gate in the Pangdi & Zari Zone. Safari availability and timings depend on the current official schedule and gate status.
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Somnath Gate:
This gate provides safari access to the forested buffer area of the Pangdi & Zari Zone, where leopards, sloth bears and other wildlife may be encountered depending on natural animal movement.
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Mamla Gate:
Mamla is currently listed as a buffer safari gate in the Pangdi & Zari Zone. Wildlife sightings vary depending on season and natural animal movement.