Located in Maharashtra and not often frequented by many travellers, Tadoba National Park, otherwise known as the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, is home to a healthy number of majestic tigers.
The park is well linked to Mumbai, making it ideal to visit at the start or end of your holiday to India.
If you want a high chance of spotting these beautiful creatures, Tadoba is excellent for sightings, though you may need several days in the park to ensure a greater chance. You can also spot an array of other wildlife, such as panthers, Indian leopards, Striped hyenas, gaurs, jackals, jungle cats and bison just to name a few. As well, you may have a good chance of spotting the shy sloth bear.
The park’s landscape is varied, from cliffs and deep valleys to caves and hills, lakes and water bodies, you can walk and kayak through the buffer zones. The best time to visit is between November and May and mid-October to mid-March, when temperatures are milder, though the middle of December through till the end of January should be avoided due to cold, misty mornings. For the real wildlife enthusiasts, the prime time to visit is from March to the end of May when the weather is extremely hot, drying up watering holes and making wildlife sightings more common. In regards to accommodation, there isn’t a great deal of variety and none at the luxury end of the scale. However, Svasara Jungle Lodge is the most comfortable option.
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The Birdlife of North India
This two-week itinerary takes you around North India to see for yourself the wide variety of bird species and animals that call these rugged, scenic landscapes home. Keen birders and the more intrepid travellers will particularly enjoy this holiday, with plenty of opportunities for birdwatching, hiking and safaris through national parks, along rivers and in sanctuaries.
Highlights
Corbett National Park
Staying deep in the heart of Corbett National Park in a forest lodge, an incredible setting for wildlife sightings
Chambal River
Cruising along the Chambal river on safari with a naturalist guide, providing expert information about the birds and animals you spot
Birding throughout
Plenty of birding opportunities in varying locations, from national parks to bird sanctuaries and a conservation reserve
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A Journey through Madhya Pradesh
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Alternative Delhi
Explore alternative Delhi with a walk of the old town led by a former street kid turned expert guide
Satpura National Park
Get up close and personal to the wildlife in Satpura National Park on foot, by jeep and even on a boat
Maheshwar
Relax in one India’s most beautiful and most off-the-beaten-track fort hotels in Maheshwar, one of the most magical towns in India
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Classic Rajasthan with the Taj Mahal
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We’ve suggested mixing opulent city hotels, perfect for escaping the clamour outside, with peacefully charming but quirky heritage properties in converted Rajput residences, used for entertaining visitors from time immemorial.
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Iconic sights
Marvel at the timeless magnificence of the Taj Mahal, the disorderliness of Delhi and colourful Jaipur
Fort Barli
Escape the madness into the gorgeous surrounds of Fort Barli and the Rajasthani countryside
Lake Pichola
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