One of Tadoba's quiet advantages is logistics: Nagpur, a major airport with direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, sits roughly 140 kilometres from the Moharli gate. Land by noon and you can be watching a tiger at a waterhole the same evening — no overnight train, no small-plane hop.
The transfer
The drive to Moharli takes about two and a half to three hours on good highway; Kolara gate is a similar run on the northern route. We can arrange a private transfer timed to your flight — aim to leave Nagpur by 1 pm if you want to make the same-day evening safari.
How many nights?
Two nights and three or four drives is the sensible minimum and suits a weekend from any metro. Three nights lets you mix core gates with a buffer drive and an evening at leisure. Photographers chasing specific tigers should plan four nights in a single zone rather than hopping gates.
Season and permits
October to February is green and comfortable; March onwards the forest dries, heat climbs and sightings concentrate at water — April and May are peak action if you tolerate 40°C afternoons. The core closes on Tuesdays and permits are zone- and seat-specific, so lock dates before you book flights. Tell us your dates and we'll help with the permit application, safari vehicle and transfers. Permits are issued by the Forest Department, subject to availability.
Choosing a gate once you arrive
Once you've made the drive from Nagpur, which gate you enter through shapes the rest of your trip — Moharli and Kolara lead into different parts of the reserve with their own character. Our guide to Tadoba's safari gates breaks down which one suits your plans.
