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History of Tadoba

The region of Tadoba national park, including the vast expanse of forests near the Chimur hills, was earlier under the rule of Gond kings. Raja KhandkhyaBallal Shah is considered the founder of the Chandrapur district. Among the various tiger reserves, Tadoba attracts many tourists as it boasts of having the maximum number of tigers.The area of Tadoba is home to the Gond tribe. According to legends prevalent in the region, Taru, the village chief, died in a mythological encounter involving a tiger. Since then, people have begun to worship him. A shrine was built in his honor below a large tree on the banks of the Tadoba Lake. Every year, during the Hindu month of Paush (December-January), a fair is organized in the region where the tribal people worship at the temple.

In 1935, hunting was banned in the region. Two decades later, nearly 116 sq. km forest area was declared Tadoba national park. The adjacent forest contributed to the development of the Andhari wildlife sanctuary in 1986. The wildlife sanctuary was named after the Andhari river that flows across the region. In 1995, the two were merged to form the tiger reserve known today as the Tadoba-Andhari national park.

Tadoba is one of the 47 tiger reserves of India and the oldest national park in Maharashtra. As per the 2010 census, there are around 43 tigers in this reserve, making tiger sighting possibility high. The vegetation of the forest is Southern tropical dry deciduous type with Teak being the prominent species. Most of the forest has a hilly terrain that offers shelter to the wildlife of the region. One can move through dense forest, marshlands, rugged cliffs, smooth meadows, valleys, and lakes that make a beautiful home for the wild region's wild animals.

Tourism in Tadoba

Tadoba is known as the Jewel of Vidarbha, and the national park is the region's major attraction. With an increasing tiger population, the national park is receiving immense attention from national and international tourists. However, tourism in Tadoba has other options apart from the Tadoba-Andhari reserve.These include:

Tadoba Lake - Located towards the southwest part of the Tadoba-AndhariTiger Reserve, the lake is home to marsh crocodiles, apart from being the best place to watch several varieties of birds. With more than 200 species of birds making it their home, you can spot a variety of them at the lakeside, making this place a birdwatcher’s paradise. The lake acts as a buffer between the forest area of the reserve and the farmland portion of the park that leads up to the Irai water basin. The lake serves as the perennial source of water for the park and neighboring areas. If you are fond of the beauty of landscape, birds, and wildlife, then this is the ideal place to visit.

Moharli – The Moharli village, located 6.9 km from the Tadoba region, forms the entry gate to the famed Moharli zone. It is one of the oldest entrances to the wildlife park. You can avail private jeeps for excursions and jungle safari from here.

Kolsa - Kolsa – This inhabited zone located at one end of the Tadoba protected region is known for its stunning and delightful views. The place serves as a gateway to the reserve. It offers you a compelling way to fall in love with the charming and mesmerizing scenery of the region. You can also spot some elusive avian fauna if you trek in the early morning hours.