How to reach Tadoba (TATR) from Bangalore?

How to reach Tadoba from Bangalore?

What is the shortest route and distance?

Road / Rail /Air convenience...

I have tried to address all these below…

From Bangalore to Tadoba

Nearest railhead is Chandrapur (30 kms) or Balharshah (35 kms).

Option 1: If you have sufficient time take the days train so that you don’t miss on the next day morning safari.

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.
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.
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.
Train runs on Thursday and Saturday.
3. Gorakhpur Express – 5016 – Dep: 7:40am Arrival: 6:30am at Chandrapur. Slightly inconvenient and longer train. Journey time: 23 hours.
Run only on Thursday.Bagmati Express – 2578 – Alternate to Sanghamitra on Fridays. No other changes.

Option 2: Fastest way of reaching Tadoba

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.
Train runs on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. 3AC fare is about 1500/- per person.

Option3: Road and Rail

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.

Option4: Air

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.


Tadoba (Chandrapur) to Bangalore
Option 1:

1. My preferred way of travel.
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/-.
Next day morning you are back at your work desk.

Option 2:
1. Bangalore Rajdhani from Balharshah.
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.
Train runs on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

Option 3:
Day trains available but consumes whole day of travel. Sanghamitra, Gorakhpur and Jaipur express. Suggested on return only if no other alternate option available.

For more information, Please feel free to call Shalik on +91 9595936369 or +91 9420303020. You can also mail him at tadobatiger@gmail.com

Regards,
Santosh
http://adventureanytime.blogspot.com

Revised Park Entry Fee w.e.f. 20/10/2012

Dear Friends,


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.


1. All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday....Rs.1000/- Per Round
2. On All other days than mentioned above......Rs.750/- Per Round

3. Guide Charges....................................Rs.200/- Per Round

Elephant Rides: (Joy Ride of Approximate 4 KM; No Tiger Shows)

Indian Citizens:
1) All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday.....Rs.150/- Per Round
2) On All other days than mentioned above.......Rs.100/- Per Round

Foreign Citizens:
1) All Saturday/Sunday & Govt/Local Holiday.....Rs.900/- Per Round
2) On All other days than mentioned above.......Rs.600/- Per Round


Please Note: 
1.The above Park Entry Charges includes Camera Fee (Non-Commercial Purpose)
2. At present, Advance Park Entry Booking system is manual  & can be booked from Chandrapur Office.
3. Advance booking is available 28 days prior only.
4. If not booked fully in advance, spot booking is available at the respective gates.


If you feel any problem or need any help, querry, more information on Tadoba, feel free to write me at tadobatiger@gmail.com or connect directly with me on +91 9420303020, +91 9595936369.

MTDC Resort, Mohurli (Tadoba) Updated Room Tariff for the season 2012-13

Dear Friends,

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.

ROOM TARIFF:  01/10/2012 TO 31/03/2013

DATE:..........A/C Room......Xtra Bed.....Non A/C Room....Xtra Bed

01/10/12-18/10/12......1600+10%.......300+10%........1400+10%.......200+10%

19/10/12-25/11/12......1900+10%.......400+10%.........1500+4%.......300+10%

26/11/12-13/12/12......1600+10%.......300+10%.........1400+10%......200+10%

14/12/12-06/01/13......1900+10%.......400+10%..........1500+4%......300+10%

07/01/13-31/03/13......1600+10%.......300+10%..........1400+10%.....200+10%



NOTE:
(1) 10% Luxury Tax, shown above in the table, to be paid xtra at the counter while check in.
(2) 7.42% Service Tax, not shown above in the table, to be paid xtra at the counter while check in
(2) Check in Time is: 01:30 PM & Check out Time is: 12:00 Noon
(3) At present Diesel Geneset is available in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading.
(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)
(5) Out of 14 Rooms available for Booking, only 2 are Non-A/C.

FOOD:
A Private Contractor is operating the MTDC Canteen.
The Food Quality is Better.
Veg & Non-Veg both type of Foods are available.

BOOKING:
(1) MTDC allows maximum 2 Extra-Bed/Room, provided on the spot at the time of check-in & can't be booked online.
(2) All the Rooms are available online for Booking but must be registered with the site.

(3) You Can C L I C K   H E R E   to go to the MTDC website for booking.


OTHER:
(1) Location of the Camp is very good compared to the other Resorts situated in the Mohurli Village.
(2) Rooms are pretty specious, specially Room No. 1 to 6.
(3) Extension Work of Tourists Facilities & Additional Rooms, is under progress so be prepared for the same.
(4) Behind the Camp, Mohurli Lake is there where one may get lot of birding opportunities sitting in the campus itself.

M.T.D.C. RESORT, MOHARLI (TADOBA)

Dear Friends,

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.

Regards..!

ROOM TARIFF FROM 01/10/2008 TO 30/09/2008


DATE:..........A/C Room......Xtra Bed.....Non A/C Room....Xtra Bed

01/10/08-17/10/08........1100+4%.......200+4%..........900+4%.........150

18/10/08-11/11/08........1350+10%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%

12/11/08-19/12/08.........1100+4%......200+4%..........900+4%.........150

20/12/08-11/01/09.......1350+10%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%

12/01/09-10/04/09.........1100+4%......200+4%..........900+4%.........150

11/04/09-14/06/09........1350+4%......250+4%.........1100+4%.........200+4%

15/06/09-30/09/09..........950+4%......150...............750+4%...........150


NOTE:
(1) 4% & 10% are Luxury Taxes to be paid xtra.
(2) Check in & Check out Time : 12:00 Noon
(3) At present Diesel Geneset is available in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading.
(4) A/C's are not be operational in case of Power-Cut/Loadshading. (At Present)


FOOD:
A Private Contractor is operating the MTDC Canteen.
The Food Quality is Better.
Veg & Non-Veg both type of Foods are available.

Why Wildlife Tourism..?

A Beautiful Film by TOFT expressing the Need and Importance of Wildlife Tourism in Wildlife Habitat.

Tadoba Management Decided to Bann Diesel Vehicles

In 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.

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.

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.

But overall results will be definitely in favour of Wildlife and Nature, I hope.

Diesel Vehicles in TATR Yet to Stop

As 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.

All the Vehicles, except Truck, Tractor and Three-Wheelers, are allowed for game rounds or safari in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.

I Hope Deaprtment will implement the decision of banning the Diesel vehicles as early as possible.