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A Bengal tiger mid-yawn, mouth wide and teeth bared, resting in green undergrowth, Tadoba — 1 photograph from here. Open any frame for the full picture and its capture details.

Tiger Reserve
National Park
Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger Reserve (Project Tiger, 1993-94)
Photographed here

Tadoba Tiger Reserve

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Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, a central Indian dry forest with a strong reputation for tiger sightings.

Why this place matters

Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park, combining Tadoba National Park and Andhari Sanctuary into a key central Indian tiger source landscape with strong big-cat populations and active community-linked conservation.

The wildlife

TigerENEndangered
High-density Bengal tiger population in dry deciduous teak and bamboo forest, with a strong sighting reputation.
LeopardNTNear Threatened
Present across the reserve, using dense forest and rocky terrain.
DholeENEndangered
Packs of wild dog hunting deer and other prey in forest and meadow mosaics.
Sloth BearVUVulnerable
Frequently recorded in forested zones and on tracks, especially in the hotter months.
GaurVUVulnerable
Large herds visiting lakes and meadows, particularly in the dry season.

The wider field list, with current IUCN Red List status.

Mammals

Bengal tigerPanthera tigris tigrisENEndangered
DholeCuon alpinusENEndangered
Gaur (Indian bison)Bos gaurusVUVulnerable
Sambar deerRusa unicolorVUVulnerable
Sloth bearMelursus ursinusVUVulnerable
Chital (spotted deer)Axis axisLCLeast Concern
Indian leopardPanthera pardus fuscaNTNear Threatened
NilgaiBoselaphus tragocamelusLCLeast Concern
Wild boarSus scrofaLCLeast Concern

Birds

Crested serpent eagleSpilornis cheelaLCLeast Concern
Indian pittaPitta brachyuraLCLeast Concern
Raptor

Reptiles

Mugger crocodileCrocodylus palustrisVUVulnerable
Bengal monitorVaranus bengalensisNTNear Threatened
Indian rock pythonPython molurusNTNear Threatened

Notable birds include Crested Serpent Eagle, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Indian Pitta and Grey-headed Fish Eagle. Reptiles include Marsh Crocodile, Indian Rock Python and Monitor Lizard.

Plan your visit

Summer's shrinking water sources draw tigers, leopards and sloth bears to visible waterholes; winters bring cooler safaris and diverse raptors and woodland birds.

Zones: Tadoba, Moharli and Kolsa
Safari: jeep
Typical sightings: Tigers at waterholes and along forest tracks, leopards, sloth bears, dhole packs, gaur and deer at lakes.
Light and terrain: Open teak and bamboo stands with scattered meadows create strong contrast in harsh summer light and warm tones around waterbodies.
Hides: No permanent tourist hides; viewing is from authorised vehicles along designated safari routes.
Good to know: Core zones closed 1 Jul to 30 Sep; daily vehicle limits per gate as per NTCA guidelines; online permits via the official Tadoba portal only.