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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is notable as Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park . It is one of India's Project Tiger Reserves.
Total area of the Reserve is 625.4 square kilometres (241.5 sq mi). This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of 116.55 square kilometres (45.00 sq mi) and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of 508.85 square kilometres (196.47 sq mi).
The Reserve also includes 32.51 square kilometres (12.55 sq mi) Protected Forest and 14.93 square kilometres (5.76 sq mi) other areas.
Densely forested hills form the northern and western boundary of the Tiger Reserve. The elevation of the hills ranges from 200 m (660 ft) to350 m (1,150 ft). To the southwest is the 120 ha (300 acres) Tadoba lake which acts as a buffer between the park's forest and the extensive farmland . This lake is a perennial water source which offers good habitat for Muggar crocodiles to thrive.Other wetland areas within the reserve include the Kolsa lake and Andhari river.
This place was in my wish list from a long time, and I got an oppurtunity to visit the paradise during December 2012 .
This is a journey of 4 wildlife enthusiasts and Nature Lovers from Bangalore with keen interest on Wildlife , Nature and ofcourse Photography. We departed from Bangalore on 20th December,2012 through (Mysore - Jaipur Express) train and alighted at Chandrapur by 10.30 AM the next day.
The Team included :
1. Mr S.Chandrashekar
2. Mr. H.Satish
3. Mr. Bharath Raj
4. Myself
I had booked the Safaris one month before through Mr.Atul Dhamankar , a Naturalist from Chandrapur. He has his own Gypsy and his brother Mr.Ashish Dhamankar drives it.
Mammals:
Indian leopards, Sloth bears, Gaur, Nilgai, Dhole, striped hyena, small Indian Civet, jungle cats, Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Langur and Bonnet Macaques, Mongoose , Indian Fox , Indian Flying Fox and Tiger.
Birds :
The Birds of Tadoba are a treat to watch. It is a paradise for Bird watchers. There are around 200 species of birds. The list of frequently sighted birds goes like this :
The Grey-headed fish eagle, the Crested Serpent Eagle, and the Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Vultures, Falcons, Buzzards, Peafowls, Junglefowls, Treepies, Orioles, Mynas, Flycatchers, Drongos, Bee Eaters, Warblers , Cuckoos, Pigeons and Doves.
Other birds (which we did not see) are : Orange-headed Thrush, Indian Pitta, Crested Treeswift, Stone Curlew, Crested Honey Buzzard, Paradise Flycatcher, Bronze-winged Jacana and Lesser Goldenbacked Woodpecker, and the black-naped blue flycatcher.
Other Animals include a variety of Snakes like Russel's Viper, Krait , Cobra , Rat Snake , Indian Python , Cat Snake etc.
Marsh Crocodiles are frequently seen near the Tadoba Lake.
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is notable as Maharashtra's oldest and largest National Park . It is one of India's Project Tiger Reserves.
Total area of the Reserve is 625.4 square kilometres (241.5 sq mi). This includes Tadoba National Park, created in 1955 with an area of 116.55 square kilometres (45.00 sq mi) and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary created in 1986 with an area of 508.85 square kilometres (196.47 sq mi).
The Reserve also includes 32.51 square kilometres (12.55 sq mi) Protected Forest and 14.93 square kilometres (5.76 sq mi) other areas.
Densely forested hills form the northern and western boundary of the Tiger Reserve. The elevation of the hills ranges from 200 m (660 ft) to350 m (1,150 ft). To the southwest is the 120 ha (300 acres) Tadoba lake which acts as a buffer between the park's forest and the extensive farmland . This lake is a perennial water source which offers good habitat for Muggar crocodiles to thrive.Other wetland areas within the reserve include the Kolsa lake and Andhari river.
This place was in my wish list from a long time, and I got an oppurtunity to visit the paradise during December 2012 .
This is a journey of 4 wildlife enthusiasts and Nature Lovers from Bangalore with keen interest on Wildlife , Nature and ofcourse Photography. We departed from Bangalore on 20th December,2012 through (Mysore - Jaipur Express) train and alighted at Chandrapur by 10.30 AM the next day.
The Team included :
1. Mr S.Chandrashekar
2. Mr. H.Satish
3. Mr. Bharath Raj
4. Myself
I had booked the Safaris one month before through Mr.Atul Dhamankar , a Naturalist from Chandrapur. He has his own Gypsy and his brother Mr.Ashish Dhamankar drives it.
Tadoba reserve covers the Chimur Hills, and the Andhari sanctuary covers Moharli and Kolsa ranges. It’s bounded on the northern and the western side by densely forested hills. Thick forests are relieved by smooth meadows and deep valleys as the terrain slopes from north to south. Cliffs, talus and caves provide refuge for several animals. The two forested rectangles are formed of Tadoba and Andhari range. The south part of the park is less hilly.
Mammals:
Indian leopards, Sloth bears, Gaur, Nilgai, Dhole, striped hyena, small Indian Civet, jungle cats, Sambar, Spotted deer, Barking deer, Langur and Bonnet Macaques, Mongoose , Indian Fox , Indian Flying Fox and Tiger.
Birds :
The Birds of Tadoba are a treat to watch. It is a paradise for Bird watchers. There are around 200 species of birds. The list of frequently sighted birds goes like this :
The Grey-headed fish eagle, the Crested Serpent Eagle, and the Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Vultures, Falcons, Buzzards, Peafowls, Junglefowls, Treepies, Orioles, Mynas, Flycatchers, Drongos, Bee Eaters, Warblers , Cuckoos, Pigeons and Doves.
Other birds (which we did not see) are : Orange-headed Thrush, Indian Pitta, Crested Treeswift, Stone Curlew, Crested Honey Buzzard, Paradise Flycatcher, Bronze-winged Jacana and Lesser Goldenbacked Woodpecker, and the black-naped blue flycatcher.
Other Animals include a variety of Snakes like Russel's Viper, Krait , Cobra , Rat Snake , Indian Python , Cat Snake etc.
Marsh Crocodiles are frequently seen near the Tadoba Lake.
Hey Arjun, lovely blog on Tadoba Indeed, very well written and beautiful images to go with it,great job. Thanks for special acknowledgements of my birthday, it is most memorable one for time to come. Keep up the good job of blogging, many can see and also get to know how to visit this place and what they can see. Three Cheers !!!
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Excellent description of Tadoba. it brings back the memories of lovely time we passed , the tiger sighting was interesting too. You have given a very information on everything a tourist needs to know before going to tadoba. Your efforts need to be appreciated. Beautiful images complementing the story . It is in a way , a lovely JUNGLE DAIRIES.
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Thanks for sharing the experience ... well documented and great pics to support them :)
ReplyDeleteNice blog! The one with Tiger in the mist is a bliss.
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ReplyDeleteI am planning to visit Tadoba in May, this year. I want to understand the place
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I liked some of your images! Please share equipment information so that I would get an
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Absolutely beautiful images! Thanks for the information and the great photographs.
ReplyDeleteA very detailed blog Arjun. you make life so easy for the rest of us. Enjoyed reading it and seeing the pictures. I am from Dubai and later this year I would love to do a trip to Tadoba and Bhandavgarh... Let me know and maybe I can join you guys...
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Excellent photography and a lucky tour to spot a tiger at its skill,rare in the wild where spotting a tiger itself is a chance opportunity.Will be visiting Tadoba in May-2014 with "Mumbai Travellers" tour group and your blog was a good guide.
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