Tadoba Gate Guide & Distances
Complete distance breakdown from Nagpur & Chandrapur for all 6 Core Gates and 12 Buffer Gates. Plan your cab arrival with zero gate delay.
Official Safari Permit Advisory
Safari permits are strictly regulated by Maharashtra Forest Department. We provide taxi and cab transfers to all gates. To book your safari Gypsy permit, please use the official government portal:
Choose Your Target Safari Zone
Select between the 6 Core Zones and 12 Buffer Zones to view distances and travel times.
Moharli Gate
The Most Popular Core Gate
The primary gateway to Tadoba with rich waterholes, dense tiger population, and premium resort access.
Kolara Gate
Closest Core Gate from Nagpur Airport
Fastest accessible core gate from Nagpur via NH44. Open grasslands and frequent predator sightings.
Navegaon Gate
Serene Lake Landscapes
Famous for pristine lake views, picturesque forest canopy, and exceptional bird watching alongside tiger tracks.
Khutwanda Gate
Thick Bamboo Forest Trails
Direct entry into deep central forests between Moharli and Navegaon. Rich prey base.
Pangdi Gate
Offbeat & Remote Wilderness
Southern fringe core gate, undisturbed trails with minimal safari traffic.
Zari Gate
Hilly Kolsa Ranges
Scenic hill tracks, deep waterbodies, and high gaurs/herbivore density.
Seasonal Safari Shift Timings
Make sure your cab pickup from Nagpur is scheduled at least 3.5 hours before morning gates open.
Winter (Oct - Feb)
Morning Slot: 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Evening Slot: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pleasant weather, misty mornings, great for tiger tracking along trails.
Summer (Mar - Jun)
Morning Slot: 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Evening Slot: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Peak tiger sighting season around waterholes and lake banks.
Monsoon (Jul - Sep)
Morning Slot: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Evening Slot: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Core gates closed; buffer gates active with lush green landscape.