Peak Season
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in April
Maharashtra, India
Best month โ peak dry season, highest tiger sighting rates. Hot but rewarding
Why April scores 5/5
Weather
Best month โ peak dry season, highest tiger sighting rates. Hot but rewarding
Roads & Access
self drive: Any car for highway. Roads to park gates are decent.. road condition: Nagpur-Chandrapur highway is good. Last 45km to park gates are narrower.. public transport: Trains to Chandrapur, then taxi/auto to park. No public transport to gates.. from nearest city: Nagpur โ 140km (3hrs). Chandrapur โ 45km (1hr). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Remote area. Resorts have basic first aid. Carry medications.. ambulance: 108 (30-45min response). police station: Forest department has presence. Chandrapur police (45km). nearest hospital: Basic clinic at Moharli gate area. Chandrapur District Hospital (45km). Nagpur (140km) for serious cases
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio has limited signal near gate areas. NO signal inside the park. Good โ you're here for wildlife, not phone.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) โ Safari jeep rides exciting for kids, Tiger sighting is unforgettable, Resorts have family cottages, Educational wildlife experience
Elevation
200m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โFirst-time travelers
- โSenior citizens
- โFamilies with children
- โAnyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- โAnyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool but tigers harder to spot โ thick vegetation from recent monsoon |
| February | 4/5 | Vegetation thinning. Tiger sightings improving. Pleasant weather |
| March | 5/5 | Excellent โ dry season, animals at waterholes. High sighting probability |
| Aprilviewing | 5/5 | Best month โ peak dry season, highest tiger sighting rates. Hot but rewarding |
| May | 5/5 | Prime tiger season โ extreme heat drives animals to water. Sighting almost guaranteed |
| June | 2/5 | Park closing for monsoon mid-June. Last chance safaris |
| July | 0/5 | Closed โ monsoon |
| August | 0/5 | Closed โ monsoon |
| September | 0/5 | Closed โ monsoon |
| October | 3/5 | Park reopens. Lush green but vegetation thick โ harder sightings |
| November | 3/5 | Vegetation still thick. Cooling down. Leopard and wild dog sightings good |
| December | 3/5 | Cool mornings. Forest thinning. Building toward peak season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Nagpur โ 140km (3hrs). Chandrapur โ 45km (1hr). Roads: Nagpur-Chandrapur highway is good. Last 45km to park gates are narrower.. Self-drive: Any car for highway. Roads to park gates are decent.. Public transport: Trains to Chandrapur, then taxi/auto to park. No public transport to gates.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
200m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
Permits required
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