Andhari region was named after the river ‘Andhari’, a minor river of Wainganga basin, meandering through the area, the river passes through Tadoba, Mohurli & Kolsa.

In the year 1995, Tadoba National Park and Andhari Tiger Reserve were subsequently integrated and were declared as Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) which comprises of Tadoba and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary.
Today it is one of the Project Tiger Reserves Existing in India.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is the biggest and oldest tiger reserve in Maharashtra comprising an area of about 625 sq.km. of the core zone.
Tourism is permitted in the core and buffer zone.

After the scorching summers where the mercury rises up to 48 degrees, the arrival of monsoon in June is a big relief. Though the climate becomes highly humid, the rains do not fail to revive the jungle.  As the rains make the terrain inaccessible the core zones of the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve are closed between July and September and only buffer zone is open for the tourists. The visit to Tadoba National Park in monsoon is a sheer bliss where you can witness a completely different Tadoba.

Winter is the ideal time to explore Tadoba with lush greenery around. Starting from October winter lasts till February. Though the winters are not very cool in Tadoba the temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C. 

Tadoba is a Jungle that never disappoints. It provides a varied experience in every season. Tadoba National Park is open throughout the year {only Buffer Zones in Monsoon i.e 1st  July to 30th September} Best time to Visit Tadoba depends on what experience you are looking for.

The tropical climate makes winters the best season to visit Tadoba, winter starts in October and ends by February with pleasant climate and rich flora making it easier to spot animals during this season. This is also a good time to spot migratory birds. 

Though the winters are not very cool in Tadoba the temperature ranges between 20°C and 30°C.  The refreshing breeze of winters also makes Tadoba a romantic getaway for couples.

Probability of sighting tigers is far more in Tadoba because of the number of tigers and the area. The best season to sight tigers would be hot months of summers which starts in March and lasts till May the hotter months of summer are April and May and is the time when the animals are seen due to scarcity of water in the jungle. The skies are clear in this season it is also the good time to spot birds.

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is the nearest airport to Tadoba National Park. Regular flights fly from Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata to Nagpur. One can hire taxis or cabs from the airport to reach the park.

45 km away from the Tadoba national park is the nearest railway station, Chandrapur railway station. It is located on New Delhi–Chennai main line of Indian Railways and station receives trains from many major cities of India like Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, etc. from Chandrapur railway station one can hire a cab to reach Tadoba.

Chandrapur and Nagpur are well connected to all important cities through national highways and hence the access to Tadoba National Park is easy via Chandrapur and Nagpur even by road being at the distance of 45 Km from Chandrapur. It is also well connected by road with all major cities.

Approximate Distance from major cities of India is as below.

• Nagpur to Tadoba – 132 Km, 2h 55 min (via Chandrapur – Mul – Nagbhir – Nagpur Hwy)
• Pune to Tadoba- 788 Km, 13h 39 min (Via NH222)
• Raipur to Tadoba – 333 Km, 5h 33 min (Via NH6)
• Hyderabad to Tadoba – 435 Km, 8h 15 min (Via NH7)
• Thane to Tadoba- 897 Km, 13h 37 min (via NH6)
• Aurangabad to Tadoba – 530 Km, 10h (Via SH207)
• Jabalpur to Tadoba- 416 Km, 7h 30 min (Via NH7)
• Mumbai to Tadoba – 919 Km, 14h 21 min (Via NH6)
• Bangalore to Tadoba – 1,075 Km, 15h 50 min (Via NH7)
• Secunderabad to Tadoba – 479 Km, 7h 58 min (Via NH7)
• Nasik to Tadoba – 754 Km, 11h 32 min (Via NH6)
• Bhopal to Tadoba- 501 Km, 8h 12 min (Via NH69)

Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is predominantly southern tropical dry forest with dense woodlands comprising about 87 per cent of the protected area.

Teak and Bamboo are the most popular species of the trees that are found here. Other trees include Ain (crocodile bark), Bija, Dhauda, Hald, Salai, Semal and Tendu. Beheda, Hirda, Karaya Gum, Mahua Madhuca (crepe myrtle) and Lannea coromandelica are other common species.

Axlewood (Anogeissus latifolia) is a fire-resistant species that can be found here. Palas or Flame of the forest (Butea monosperma) adds vibrant colour to the forest. Black plum trees grow in the riparian habitat around the lake.  One can be easily mesmerized by huge Arjun trees that are seen at the Panchadhara waterhole.

Grass and Bamboo can be  found in abundance throughout the reserve.The climber Kach Kujali (velvet bean) found here is a medicinal plant used to treat Parkinson’s disease. 

The leaves of Bheria are used as an insect repellent and Bija is a medicinal gum.

Beheda is also an important medicine found here.

The Land of Tigers also known as Jewel of Vidarbha, apart from Royal Bengal Tiger Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is home to, Leopards, Sloth Bears, India Gaur (bison), Wild Dogs (Dhole), Sambar Deer, Spotted Deer, Barking deer, Four-horned Antelope (Chausinga), Blue Bull (Nilgai), Langoor, Rudy Mongoose, Rusty Spotted Cat, the Small Indian Civet, the Palm Civet, the Ratel,  Flying Squirrel, Hyenas, Wild Boars, Indian Pangolins, Porcupines to name a few.

Over 30 species of reptiles are also found in this park such as endangered Indian python, terrapins, star tortoise, cobra, etc. Apart from this, giant wood spider, the signature spider, and redwood spiders are also found during monsoon season.

More than 75 Species of Butterflies have been recorded here Pansies, Monarch, Mormons and Swordtails, to name a few.

Over 20 species of fishes can be found in and around Tadoba waterbodies

The Tadoba lake is also known as an ornithologist’s paradise. It is one of the best birding goals in Maharashtra with thick, bamboo zones, meadows, and wetlands that suits both the woodland and the wetland flying creatures.

The presence of Stream Andhari inside the Tadoba National Park offers a route to a wide decent variety of water winged creatures, and raptors.

There are roughly 195 types of flying creatures that have been recorded so far, including the endangered species, the grey-headed fish eagle, the crested serpent eagle, and the changeable hawk-eagle.

Tadoba also witnesses summer and winter migratory birds from East Africa and Siberia every year.

The intriguing feathered species found in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve including the migratory  are, Orange-headed Thrush, Indian Pitta, Crested Treeswift, Stone Curlew, Crested Honey Buzzard, Paradise Flycatcher, Bronze-winged Jacana,

Lesser Goldenbacked Woodpecker, Warblers, Black-naped Blue Flycatcher, Oriental Honey Buzzard, White-eyed Buzzard, Pariah Kite, Eurasian Sparrow Hawk, Black Shouldered Kite, Shikra, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Bonelli’s Eagle, Common Kestrel, Open Bill Stork, Black Ibis, Bar Headed Goose, Black Strok, Lesser Adjutant Strok, Brahminy Duck, Comb Duck, Little Grebe, Grey Heron, Large Egret, Median Egret, Indian Shag, Purple Heron, Banded Bay Cuckoo,

White-breasted Water Hen, Green Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, River Tern, Painted Sand Grouse, Jungle Bush Quail, Indian Peafowl, Spotted Owlet, Forest Wagtail, Grey Wagtail, White Wagtail, House Sparrow, Indian Robbin, Indian Roller, Ruby Throat, Blue Throat, Black Redstart, Grey Tit, Common Stonechat, Brahminy Myna, Asian Pied Starling, House Crow, Large-billed Crow, and many more