Tadoba National Park is a popular place in Maharashtra and many people visit there to enjoy jeep and canter safaris. This park covers a huge area of 625.4 square kilometers and it is the oldest and biggest national park of this state. It was established back in 1955 and from that time it’s been a popular spot among nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
This park is famous and a popular tourist attraction because it has a diverse range of flora and fauna. Around 159 species of flora are inside the park and also it’s a home to over 600 fauna which includes approximately 115 tigers, 151 leopards, and over 300 other wildlife species. Many people know this park as the land of tigers because of the huge population of them are found here. Apart from the flora and fauna, many attractions inside Tadoba National Park attract tourists from all over the world.
- The jeep and canter safari are the most famous attractions which make it possible for people to see the wildness of this park on wheels. These safaris will take the tourists inside the jungle in a bus or gypsy and let them explore the various flora and fauna.
- Another famous attraction of this park includes the boat safari in Irai Lake. This safari gives calmness to the soul and it is something that should not be missed. The boat ride in the backwaters of Irai Lake will provide delight to your eyes and mind. This ride can be best for those who like to see birds as many species and varieties of birds can be found near the lake and people can spot them with the help of binoculars. If you make a booking for winter, then you can even spot some migratory birds as well. Some of the famous birds that can be found here include Oriental honey buzzards, White-eyed buzzards, Indian rollers, Indian pitta, etc.
- There is another spot for tourists in this park which is the butterfly garden. This place is full of butterflies of different colors and sizes. Over 80 species of birds can be found here including the rarest species such as Blue Mormon. This species of butterfly is very beautiful and will surely take your breath away with their beauty. If you’re coming for a safari in Tadoba then a visit to the butterfly garden should surely be there on your to-do list. Some popular species of birds that are mostly seen here includes Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae, Pieridae, etc.
