tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25546977096022719092024-03-05T10:23:49.665+05:30Tadoba Tourism"Tadoba Tourism" is a place to provide complete information about accomodation, food, travelling, open-gypsies, expenses and all other related information to the people and nature lovers willing to visit Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (Tadoba National Park). This blog is a part of "Roaring Melody of Tadoba-Tiger". So "Tadoba Tourism" has the same aims and objectives as of "Roaring Melody of Tadoba-Tiger". Please Visit: www.tadoba-tiger.blogspot.com
Contact: +91 9420303020 / 9595936369Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-1316175858242595462010-12-31T15:15:00.002+05:302010-09-28T20:54:49.939+05:30About Tadoba TourismDear Friends,<br />
Tadoba Tourism is the outcome of my interaction with various Visitors and Nature Lovers. Though Tadoba National Park is the Natural Land of Tigers, many visitors facing problems in reaching this park.<br />
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Enriched with great wealth of Biodiversity through flora and fauna, wildlife, birds, butterflies, beautiful landscaping, Tadoba still suffering due to lack of proper information and adequate facilities.<br />
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This is a little attempt to overcome the problem of lack of adequate information regarding ways and means to reach, stay and spot the wildlife, which is very important while planning to explore Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. <br />
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Through this blog, I aim to provide each and every information that may be required to visit and estimate the expenses. <br />
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It will be my great pleasure to help all visitors and Nature Lovers who want to visit Tadoba National Park by every means without any self.<br />
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I am looking for your kind suggestions to improve this blog and make it more accurate and informative in favour of every visitor.<br />
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<strong>For Personal Contact, Feel free to contact me at: <span style="color: #6aa84f;">+91 9420303020 , +91 9595936369.</span></strong><br />
<strong>You can mail me at: <span style="color: #6aa84f;">tadobatiger@gmail.com</span></strong>Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-59944300088101127542010-10-26T15:42:00.000+05:302013-08-29T18:42:51.609+05:30This May Help You.....!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Friends,<br />
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* Tourism Point of View and to avoid the rush of the vehicle at any single sighting point, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is now divided into 3 zones: <b>Mohurli, Tadoba, </b>and <b>Kolsa</b>.<br />
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* Only 20 Vehicles per Safari are allowed in every zone i.e. Kolsa, Mohurli & Tadoba.<br />
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* Out of these 3 zones, <b>Tadoba Zone</b> is mostly demanded by tourists. This zone has 3 gates and there respective number of vehicles for entry are - Khutwanda (Vehicles are allowed to go from Mohurli gate) 7 Vehicles, Navegaon (Nearer to Khadsangi) 6 Vehicles and Kolara (close to Chimur) 7 Vehicles. But the proper accomodation, Gypsies and Best of the Guides are available at Mohurli Gate Only. This zone has diverse habitat and very beautiful landscape.<br />
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* <b>Mohurli Zone</b> has only one gate for entry and that is at Mohurli itself. This is the place where all the required facilities are available. At the same time, best of the sightings happened normally in this Zone.<br />
This gate has 34 entries avaialble for safari. ( 7 for Tadoba, 20 Mohurli and 7 for Kolsa)<br />
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* <b>Kolsa Zone</b> is most beautiful Zone as far jungle quality matters. But the sighting ratio is very low and Animal World here is very Shy. This is the least demanded Zone by Tourist. A Forest rest house at Kolsa Village is also available in this Zone for booking. This Zone is also better accessible from Mohurli. This Zone also has 3 Gates for Entry and there respective number of vehicles are: Mohurli 7 Vehicles, Pangdi (Close to Sindewahi) 7 Vehicles, and Zari (Nearer from Mul and Chandrapur) 6 Vehicles.<br />
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* <b>Advance Park Entry Booking:</b><br />
TATR Management started Advance Park Entry Booking from Chandrapur. But it can be done personally and Online Booking is not made available yet. They do not provide Advance Booking more than 7 days before i.e. On Saturday, you can get the advance booking of Sunday till Friday, if available. Due to very less vehicles and Mad rush on Saturdays and Sundays, you all are advised to contact your contact person as soon as possible to get the booking.<br />
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* <b>Accomodation:</b><br />
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The availability of accommodation is also a very big issue now in Tadoba (Mohurli Gate). Right now nearabout 30-35 rooms are available only for stay and due to very heavy rush almost all the Saturdays and sundays are full in every resort.<br />
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Overall, While planning a safari Trip in Tadoba needs careful and well within the time planning. On time planning may lead to harassment only.<br />
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<b>Mohurli has Reliance Mobile Tower So best Cellphone connectivity you can expect here is of Reliance only</b>.<br />
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If you need any more information or help, Please feel free to call me on +91 9420303020 or + 91 9595936369. You can also mail me at tadobatiger@gmail.com</div>
Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-70073442655893877012010-03-09T11:14:00.007+05:302011-03-30T00:36:35.847+05:30How to reach Tadoba (TATR) from Bangalore?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">How to reach Tadoba from Bangalore?</span> <br />
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What is the shortest route and distance? <br />
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Road / Rail /Air convenience... <br />
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I have tried to address all these below… <br />
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<strong>From Bangalore to Tadoba</strong> <br />
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Nearest railhead is Chandrapur (30 kms) or Balharshah (35 kms). <br />
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<strong>Option 1: </strong>If you have sufficient time take the days train so that you don’t miss on the next day morning safari. <br />
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1. Sanghamitra Express – 2295 – Dep: 9am Arrival: 5:30am at Chandrapur. From there 30 minutes drive and you are drive straight into the morning safari. Journey time: 20 hours. <br />
Train runs 6 days a week and 2AC fare is about 1200/- per person. This would be fastest of the day trains and would be convenient for people on short trips. <br />
2. Jaipur Express – 2975 – Dep: 1pm Arrival: 8:20am at Chandrapur. Reach Tadoba, rest for couple of hours and start with the afternoon safari. Journey time: 19 hours. <br />
Train runs on Thursday and Saturday. <br />
3. Gorakhpur Express – 5016 – Dep: 7:40am Arrival: 6:30am at Chandrapur. Slightly inconvenient and longer train. Journey time: 23 hours. <br />
Run only on Thursday.Bagmati Express – 2578 – Alternate to Sanghamitra on Fridays. No other changes. <br />
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<strong>Option 2: </strong>Fastest way of reaching Tadoba <br />
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1. Rajdhani Express – 2429 – Dep: 8:20pm Arrival: 1:15pm at Balharshah (but ticket needs to booked till Nagpur as there is no official stop at Balharshah only change of guards and division). You will be right in time for the afternoon safari. Journey time: 17 hours. <br />
Train runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 3AC fare is about 1500/- per person. <br />
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<strong>Option3: </strong>Road and Rail <br />
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1. Take an overnight Volvo bus to Hyderabad and ensure you reach by 6am. Catch the daily AP Express (2723) to reach Chandrapur by 1pm. Journey time: 17 hours. <br />
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<strong>Option4: </strong>Air <br />
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Bangalore – Nagpur flight (4 hrs) and from there by road to Tadoba (3 hrs). Slightly inconvenient and almost the day goes off in travelling to and fro from the airport. <br />
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<strong>Tadoba (Chandrapur) to Bangalore</strong> <br />
<strong>Option 1:</strong> <br />
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1. My preferred way of travel. <br />
Chandrapur to Secunderabad by Rail (AP Express – 2724; Dep: 12:25pm Arrival: 7:15pm – Runs daily). Sleeper fare – 350/-. Secunderabad to Hyderabad RG bus station by local bus 10/-. Overnight KSRTC Volvo to Bangalore (multiple services available). Fare 750/-. <br />
Next day morning you are back at your work desk. <br />
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<strong>Option 2:</strong> <br />
1. Bangalore Rajdhani from Balharshah. <br />
Rajdhani – 2430 – Dep: 3pm Arrival: 6:40 am (but ticket needs to booked from Nagpur and boarding at Kazipet). Journey time: 16 hours. 3AC fare is about 1500/- per person. <br />
Train runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. <br />
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<strong>Option 3:</strong> <br />
Day trains available but consumes whole day of travel. Sanghamitra, Gorakhpur and Jaipur express. Suggested on return only if no other alternate option available. <br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">For more information, Please feel free to call <a href="http://www.tadobawildlifelibrary.blogspot.com/">Shalik</a> on +91 9595936369 or +91 9420303020. You can also mail him at tadobatiger@gmail.com</span><br />
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Regards, <br />
Santosh <br />
<a href="http://adventureanytime.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: 85%;">http://adventureanytime.blogspot.com</span></a></span> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-9820102515876656252010-03-07T22:05:00.012+05:302012-11-25T23:35:31.516+05:30Revised Park Entry Fee w.e.f. 20/10/2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">As per the information received from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Management, Park Entry Rates are revised w.e.f. from October 20, 2012. There are major changes and hike in overall rates. The new rates are as follows.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1. All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday....Rs.1000/- Per Round<br />
2. On All other days than mentioned above......Rs.750/- Per Round</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">3. Guide Charges....................................Rs.200/- Per Round</span><br />
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<strong>Elephant Rides: (Joy Ride of Approximate 4 KM; No Tiger Shows)</strong><br />
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<b>Indian Citizens:</b><br />
1) </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday.....Rs.150/- Per Round</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
2)</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> On All other days than mentioned above</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.......Rs.100/- Per Round</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
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<strong>Foreign Citizens:</strong><br />
1) All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday.....Rs.900/- Per Round<br />
2)</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> On All other days than mentioned above</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.......Rs.600/- Per Round</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Please Note: </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">1.</span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The above Park Entry Charges includes Camera Fee (Non-Commercial Purpose)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">2. At present, Advance Park Entry Booking system is manual & can be booked from Chandrapur Office.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">3. Advance booking is available 28 days prior only.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">4. If not booked fully in advance, spot booking is available at the respective gates.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">If you feel any problem or need any help, querry, more information on Tadoba, feel free to write me at </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: #b6d7a8; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><b>tadobatiger@gmail.com</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> or connect directly with me on </span><b style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: #b6d7a8;">+91 9420303020</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: #b6d7a8;">+91 9595936369</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">.</span></div>
Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-50827845825820242302009-10-18T00:33:00.009+05:302013-01-10T13:34:31.858+05:30MTDC Resort, Mohurli (Tadoba) Updated Room Tariff for the season 2012-13<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dear Friends,<br />
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I am posting here the updated Room Tariff Plan of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's (MTDC) Moharli (Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve) Resort for the season 2012-13. If you face any difficulty in accomodation, open gypsy booking or availability status, You can mail me at: tadobatiger@gmail.com or Type your message in the messenger window given in the right side or feel free to contact me (Shalik Jogwe) at 09595936369 / 09420303020. It will be my great pleasure to help you by every means.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: blue;">ROOM TARIFF:</span> <span style="color: lime;">01/10/2012</span> <span style="color: blue;">TO</span> <span style="color: lime;">31/03/2013</span></span></strong><br />
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DATE:..........A/C Room......Xtra Bed.....Non A/C Room....Xtra Bed<br />
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01/10/12-18/10/12......1600+10%.......300+10%........1400+10%.......200+10%<br />
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19/10/12-25/11/12......1900+10%.......400+10%.........1500+4%.......300+10%<br />
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26/11/12-13/12/12......1600+10%.......300+10%.........1400+10%......200+10%<br />
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14/12/12-06/01/13......1900+10%.......400+10%..........1500+4%......300+10%<br />
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07/01/13-31/03/13......1600+10%.......300+10%..........1400+10%.....200+10%<br />
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<strong>NOTE:</strong><br />
(1) 10% Luxury Tax, shown above in the table, to be paid xtra at the counter while check in.<br />
(2) 7.42% Service Tax, not shown above in the table, to be paid xtra at the counter while check in<br />
(2) <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Check in Time </b>is: 01:30 PM</span> & <span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Check out Time </b>is: 12:00 Noon</span></span><br />
(3) At present Diesel Geneset is available in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading.<br />
(4) In case of Power Failure/Load Shading, A/C's are operational only if sufficient number of rooms are booked. (As I come to know)<br />
(5) Out of 14 Rooms available for Booking, only 2 are Non-A/C.<br />
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<strong>FOOD:</strong><br />
A Private Contractor is operating the MTDC Canteen.<br />
The Food Quality is Better.<br />
Veg & Non-Veg both type of Foods are available.<br />
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<b>BOOKING:</b><br />
(1) MTDC allows maximum 2 Extra-Bed/Room, provided on the spot at the time of check-in & can't be booked online.<br />
(2) All the Rooms are available online for Booking but must be registered with the site.<br />
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(3) You Can <a href="http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/index/index.aspx" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">C L I C K H E R E</span></b></a> to go to the MTDC website for booking.<br />
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<b>OTHER:</b><br />
(1) Location of the Camp is very good compared to the other Resorts situated in the Mohurli Village.<br />
(2) Rooms are pretty specious, specially Room No. 1 to 6.<br />
(3) Extension Work of Tourists Facilities & Additional Rooms, is under progress so be prepared for the same.<br />
(4) Behind the Camp, Mohurli Lake is there where one may get lot of birding opportunities sitting in the campus itself.</div>
Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-72253721055740234352009-10-17T02:42:00.001+05:302009-10-29T23:40:20.284+05:30M.T.D.C. RESORT, MOHARLI (TADOBA)Dear Friends,<br /><br />I am posting here the Room Tariff Plan of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation's (MTDC) Mohurli (Tadoba) Resort. If you face any difficulty in accomodation booking or availability status, You can mail me at: tadobatiger@gmail.com or Type your message in the messenger window given in the right side or feel free to contact me at 09372069911 / 09420303020. It will be my great pleasure to help you by every means.<br /><br />Regards..!<br /><br /><strong>ROOM TARIFF FROM 01/10/2008 TO 30/09/2008</strong><br /><br /><br />DATE:..........A/C Room......Xtra Bed.....Non A/C Room....Xtra Bed<br /><br />01/10/08-17/10/08........1100+4%.......200+4%..........900+4%.........150<br /><br />18/10/08-11/11/08........1350+10%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%<br /><br />12/11/08-19/12/08.........1100+4%......200+4%..........900+4%.........150<br /><br />20/12/08-11/01/09.......1350+10%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%<br /><br />12/01/09-10/04/09.........1100+4%......200+4%..........900+4%.........150<br /><br />11/04/09-14/06/09........1350+4%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%<br /><br />15/06/09-30/09/09..........950+4%......150...............750+4%...........150<br /><br /><br /><strong>NOTE:</strong><br />(1) 4% & 10% are Luxury Taxes to be paid xtra.<br />(2) Check in & Check out Time : 12:00 Noon<br />(3) At present Diesel Geneset is available in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading.<br />(4) A/C's are not be operational in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading. (At Present)<br /><br /><br /><strong>FOOD:</strong><br />A Private Contractor is operating the MTDC Canteen.<br />The Food Quality is Better.<br />Veg & Non-Veg both type of Foods are available.Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-23855214161156202042009-08-02T00:14:00.007+05:302009-08-02T00:29:05.904+05:30Why Wildlife Tourism..?<object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JYtF1xSHS74&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JYtF1xSHS74&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><br />A Beautiful Film by TOFT expressing the Need and Importance of Wildlife Tourism in Wildlife Habitat.Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-45406614969156519912009-06-09T09:38:00.004+05:302009-06-09T10:07:32.004+05:30Tadoba Management Decided to Bann Diesel VehiclesIn a meeting held at Mohurli (a major gate of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve), Hon. Mr. Nandkishor, CCF (Wildlife), told that Wildlife Dept. has decided to bann Diesel vehicles used for wildlife safaris from 1st of July 2009.<br /><br />At present all types of motor vehicles exluding trucks/tractors/three-wheelers are allowed to enter the park for wildlife safaris in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve. The Diesel vehicles were creating a lot of noise and disturbance as well as polluting the environment inside the park.<br /><br />From 1st July it can be expected that noise, disturbance and pollution will come down at some extent which may result in better sighting. This decision will also reduce the tourists inside the park. As there are so many people who can not afford to hire Gypsies available at Mohurli Gate or they dont have their own petrol vehicles.<br /><br />But overall results will be definitely in favour of Wildlife and Nature, I hope.Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-24807425213388649672009-06-08T00:34:00.002+05:302009-08-02T00:44:33.123+05:30Diesel Vehicles in TATR Yet to StopAs I mentioned in my above post, though declared by the Hon. CCF (Wildlife) Mr. Nandkishor in a meeting at Mohurli, Tadoba Management has not banned the diesel vehicles inside the park.<br /><br />All the Vehicles, except Truck, Tractor and Three-Wheelers, are allowed for game rounds or safari in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.<br /><br />I Hope Deaprtment will implement the decision of banning the Diesel vehicles as early as possible.Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-42658638010488795012009-05-12T11:46:00.002+05:302009-05-12T11:53:45.055+05:30PARK RULESTADOBA ANDHARI TIGER RESERVE<br />PARK RULES TO BE FOLLOWED<br />The below rules are to be followed failing which it will be treated as a punishable offence<br />1. Carrying of firearms of any kind within the Park is prohibited<br />2. Pets are not allowed inside the Park<br />3. Walking & Trekking inside the Park is strictly prohibited<br />4. Driving inside the park after the designated timings is prohibited<br />5. Cooking is not allowed inside the Park<br />6. Littering the park with polythene bags, plastic bottles, tetra packs, food wrappers or any other material is not allowed<br />7. Official registered guide is compulsory on all safaris<br />8. Smoking inside and lighting of any kind of fire inside the park is strictly prohibited<br />9. Playing of music inside the Park is strictly prohibited<br />10. Visitors are required to observe timings for safaris and are prohibited from taking vehicles off the designated routes thereby causing damage to plant or animal life or their habitat<br />11. Blowing of horns or driving above the speed limit of 20 kms per hour is strictly prohibited within the Park<br />12. Vehicles with reverse horns will not be allowed inside the Park<br />13. Shouting, teasing or chasing animals or attempts to feed them are prohibited within the Park<br />14. Visitors are required to wear clothes of colours which merge with the natural surroundings ( Khaki, Olive green , other dull colours)<br />15. Do not wear perfumes or any other strong smelling substances<br />16. Non vegetarian food and consumption of alcohol is prohibited inside the park<br /><br />SHOOT NOTHING BUT PICTURES & TAKE NOTHING BUT MEMORIES<br /><br />Visitors to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve are governed by the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act and rules made there-underShalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-70190608427780531332009-03-11T17:25:00.009+05:302009-03-11T19:21:38.059+05:30Tadoba National Park: Visitors Experience<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuX90Xk_2xKQ9nZSbdG2EDfQVdyNWxXvfpSrXRGeJzHSv6-fvVLGtRG-xfdvsHr4g3k6lMXBBVyRf_x5B0k7MAMqERVb8dWBiaDVCIzxF2x3NKyiUZZqOlBdl4rrBTNIsRi6MLVT3UDVJ/s1600-h/mob_The-thirsty-cat.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHuX90Xk_2xKQ9nZSbdG2EDfQVdyNWxXvfpSrXRGeJzHSv6-fvVLGtRG-xfdvsHr4g3k6lMXBBVyRf_x5B0k7MAMqERVb8dWBiaDVCIzxF2x3NKyiUZZqOlBdl4rrBTNIsRi6MLVT3UDVJ/s200/mob_The-thirsty-cat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311918419660829810" /></a><br />Dear Friends,<br /><br />It's very important to have the feedback from Visitors of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve- TATR (who came in contact with me for various reasons like accomodation, gypsy, proper suggestions & guidance, information, safari arrangements, my sincerity regarding transactions and the care I taken) to help decide other visitors if they should ask for my help or not.<br /><br />Your feedback is also Important to improve myself & my service standard. Also it will help me to make future visits to TATR, by other tourists, their lifelong unforgettable experience and became a Tadoba-Lover.<br /><br />As a Part of my Conservation efforts in TATR, my ultimate aim behind these all activities is to increase the Tourists traffic in Tadoba and to create & provide affordable wildlife gaming facilities.<br /><br />I expect, your comments should be clear and enough detailed to help others.<br /><br />It will be most welcome, but not compulsory, if you will provide your contact details in your comment. <br /><br /><strong>Comments from those people whom I assisted in exploring the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve ( Tadoba National Park), with me or my help, only will be published under this post.</strong><br /><br />Hope this will help the people who are willing or planning to visit Tadoba in future.<br /><br />Feel free to contact me at: <strong>tadobatiger@gmail.com</strong><br /><br />You can also Call me on: <strong>+91 9372069911</strong> and <strong>+91 9420303020</strong>Shalik Jogwehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134961597500645106noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554697709602271909.post-2474909843670004652009-02-18T23:12:00.002+05:302009-02-19T00:13:49.308+05:30Tadoba Experience<span style="font-size:85%;">Hi,</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Being from the south region and used to roaming around the jungles out there, I and my group of friends always wanted to explore jungles up north but the distance / cost factor held us back. Just over then, got to know about Tadoba through a fellow INWian Shalik Jogwe... and thus started our journey into the wild wild world with an altogether different terrain / climate and surroundings.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Distance and Travel</strong>: Tadoba is quite far from Bangalore (about 1200 kms) and the train journey is cumbersum and long about 20+ hours each way. There are quite a few trains that goes via Chandrapur (the station nearest to tadoba) - Sanghamitra expres, Gorakhpur express, Jodhpur express to name a few and the other alternate options would be either board the Rajdhani express and alight at Kazipet that is around 3 hrs from Chandrapur or fly upto Nagpur and then traverse on road for about 3 hours again. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We took the Sanghamitra express day train onward and the Gorakhpur express on our return journey from Bangalore to Chandrapur and vice versa. From Chandrapur Tadoba is about 18kms away.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Accommodation and Food: We stayed at the MTDC resort @ Rs.900 per day (rates vary per season) and food cost extra. Currently stay options are limited at Tadoba to MTDC resort, Resort Saras and Tadoba resort. Still it was a good and comfortable stay at the MTDC. There is a FRH too at Kolsa that is available with prior permissions.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Safari and Timings:</strong> The park is closed on Tuesdays. Entry time is from 6am to 9am (exit by 11am) and 3pm to 5pm (exit by 7pm). Private vehicles are allowed inside with a forest guide. Camera fee / Safari fee / Guide fees etc.. are charged that are nominal. An ideal safari round would be for about 4-5 hours with rounds around Tadoba and Mohurli region.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Other Info: If you are lucky, you would be sighting tigers on the road itself. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Birding is another good option with varieties of winged visitors to see. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The terrain is wonderful, with plains / dense areas / bamboo lined paths / open vast fields; the entire park offers a range of landscape views to the visitor.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Our Feedback</strong>: First of all many thanks to Shalik Jogwe for helping us out and arranging everything for us including the pick up and drop from Chandrapur station to TATR, arranging for a gypsy at our service till we were there, joining us on a safari ride, booking accommodations etc and mainly for all the hardwork he is doing in the field at Tadoba as a wildlifer working towards the conservation and popularizing Tadoba.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">1. As we all discussed, the cost factor is an important thing which needs to be controlled for pulling in visitors.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">2. Food is another area where only few options are available at Tadoba.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">3. Pamplets can be distributed by your NGO with the help of the forest dept staff </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (i) highlighting the concerns of TATR </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (ii) how precious tigers are for the land and the ecosystem </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (iii) how precious and sensitive is the TATR area for the conservation of tigers</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (iv) how important is the role of any visitor to the park</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (v) how not to panic when in an unforeseen condition (like when any tigers / gaur charge at the open jeeps - this can also be helpful to the villagers also)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> (vi) what not to do when in the forest area (avoiding plastics, maintaining silence, colors of the clothes worn, shouting etc...)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">4. Requesting all visitors to campaign against the mining at TATR.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">5. Most importantly suggestions on how to improve conditions at Tadoba.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Finally saying Tigers are to be preserved to show our future generations what an elegant / charismatic creature existed and hopefully they continue to rein for centuries to come...</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">With regards and wishes,</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Santosh (<a href="http://adventureanytime.blogspot.com/">http://adventureanytime.blogspot.com</a>)</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Nagaraj / Gaitonde</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Gururaj.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">from Bangalore.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0