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I have stayed a
week in Tadoba - shooting (of course video shooting) Tiger, Gaur, Chital, etc.
Let me know if
you would like to see the movie. This camp was organized
by WWF, Pune.
Jyotindra
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The oldest
National Park in the state of Maharashtra, it is also a Project
Tiger reserve, since 1993. The rich deciduous forest mainly
consists of teak trees, The area around Tadoba was once highly
populated by the Gond tribal. It derives its name from their
local deity 'Taru', who, according to a legend, was killed in an
epic fight with a tiger. He is still worshipped by the local
villagers as the deity of 'Tadoba'. A haven for wildlife
enthusiasts, Tadoba is also referred to as 'The Jewel of
Vidarbha'. |
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Flora
:
The rich
deciduous forest mainly consists of teak trees, others being
Bamboo, Gardenia, Satinwood, Mahua and Jamun. The other tree
species found within the protected area are Ain, Arjun, Behada,
Bija, Bhera, Bor, Bel, Chichwa, Dhawada, Kusum, Mowai, Phetra,
Rohan, Salai, Semal, Shisham, Sisoo, Shivan, Surya, Sirus, Tendu,
etc.
Fauna
:
Although the
major attraction is the Tiger, large herds of Chital, the
stately Sambar, the elusive Barking Deer, the fleet footed
Chausinga, the majestic Gaur, the robust Nilgai, the shy Sloth
Bear, the whistling Wild Dogs, the omnipresent Wild Boar, and
the stealthy Leopard make lasting impressions on the visitors to
this Reserve.
As the night falls the Small Indian Civet, the Palm Civet, the
Ratel, the Flying squirrel make their presence felt. The lake
attracts many water birds like Cattle Egrets, Purple Moorhens
and Jacanas. It also has marsh crocodiles at the breeding farm. |
Location:
45-km From Chandrapur And 100 Kms From Nagpur
Coverage Area: 120-sq-kms
Main Attraction: Mixed teak forests and a lake
Best Time To Visit: November and June
Arrival
Information :
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By Rail
: Nearest railhead is Chandrapur, 45-kms away from the
park
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By Air
: Nearest airport is Nagpur, 158-kms away from the park
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By Road
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The
nearest town is Chandrapur. State-run and private transport
buses too, can take one to / from Nagpur
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