Thousands of people visit Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, from all over India. Maximum tourists come from Pune and Mumbai. Earlier tourists had only 2 options, either by Train or Flight. But since the development of excellent Samruddhi Marg, planning a trip to Tadoba has become hassle free. Pune is approximately 850 km away.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan your journey:
Driving to Tadoba National Park from Pune via the Samruddhi Mahamargarg can be an adventurous and scenic journey. The distance between Pune to Tadoba National Park is 850 KM and it takes approximately 12 hours to reach Tadoba. You need not to go to Nagpur for visiting Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. At Arvi-Wardha Interchange, take the diversion and reach to Tadoba National Park via Wardha. You can use Google Map once you reach Wardha and take Samudrapur – Bhisi route.
Route: Pune to Shirdi to Wardha to Tadoba
Pune to Shirdi: From Pune, enter Samruddhi Mahamarg via Sangamner – Shridi.
Shiradi to Wardha: If you have taken break at Shirdi, again enter to Samruddhi Mahamarg from Shirdi and continue towards Aurangabad.
Wardha to Tadoba: You need to take diversion at Arvi-Wardha Interchange for visiting Tadoba. Once you reach Wardha, type Samudrapur in Google map for Kolara zone. Tadoba National Park is around 140 km from Wardha, and you’ll find signs directing you to the park entrance.
Tips to Self Drive:
Plan for the Drive: This journey from Pune to Tadoba via Samruddhi Mahamarg is long, approximately 850 km, and will take around 12 hours depending on the vehicle and your driving skill. Plan your drive accordingly and consider breaking the journey with overnight stays at Shiradi if needed.
Check Nagpur-Butibori Exit (i.e. Arvi-Wardha Interchange): If you miss Nagpur-Butibori Exit, you will directly go to Nagpur and you have to travel additional 60 KM to reach to Tadoba. Pay attention to sign boards.
Fuel and Supplies: Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you start, especially for long stretches between Petrol Pumps. Recently Highway Authority has opened one Petrol Pump near Arvi-Wardha Interchange.
Stay Alert: Driving long distances requires attentiveness. Take breaks when needed, and if possible, share the driving responsibilities with another licensed driver.
Wildlife Caution: Tadoba National Park is a wildlife reserve, so be cautious while driving in the vicinity of the park during night time. Follow all rules and regulations, especially regarding speed limits and wildlife crossings.
By following these tips and planning your journey carefully, you can enjoy a memorable self-drive adventure from Pune to Tadoba National Park via the Samruddhi Mahamarg.
Nagpur is convenient city to reach to Tadoba. Take a train NGP GARIBRATH (Train No. 12113) which runs on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. It starts from Pune at 17:35 HR and reaches Nagpur at 09:10 HR next day. Other multiple trains are available but they reach Nagpur in night or late afternoon. From Nagpur to Tadoba, hire a Ola/Uber taxi or rental car from resort.
Pune to Chandrapur is also good option. There is a train PUNE KAZIPETH EXP (Train No. 22151) which runs on every Friday. It starts from Pune at 22:00 HR and reaches Chandrapur at 13:20 HR. From Chandrapur to Tadoba, Taxi is not readily available at Chandrapur. Better contact Resort/Hotel manager for car rental.
Wildcat Resort tadoba offers cab service for pickup and drop from Nagpur
It is always advisable to book safari considering the distance of the gates from the Resort. You have lot of choice while booking safaris. Wildcat Resort is strategically located near Srikheda, Somnath, Madnapur, Belara, Palasgaon and Pangdi Safari Gates. Apart from safaris the resort has plenty of activities to keep you engaged so that you enjoy the evening after a tiring safari.
Reaching Tadoba from Pune requires some planning, but with this guide, you’re ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Choose your preferred mode of transportation and get ready to:
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Prerana Wakade, is the owner of Wildcat Resort Tadoba. Besides writing short stories, she enjoys writing about her experiences with wildlife in this blog..
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