ESSENCE OF MAHARASHTRA
Packed with some of India’s top attractions, Maharashtra stretches from the country’s western coast to its central section encompassing equally varies landscapes and climates. Home to the most industrialised region in India, most cosmopolitan and nerve centre of India’s fashion industry. Discover commercial capital of India , Mumbai , the city that never sleep. Visit next city Aurangabad , a tourist hub of Maharashtra thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves that lie on its outskirts famous for its frescos paintings ... Bibi ka Maqbara, which bears resemblance to the Taj Mahal is an important historical monument here. Your journey takes you to one of the largest and finest parks in Maharashtra , Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. The reserve got its name from the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary set in Chandrapur district. Tadoba Tiger Reserve is a beautiful story of protection by the Forest Department staff and Tadoba’s indigenous people. These Gond tribals are truly the stakeholders in protection activities. Little wonder that this protected jungle today provides water, fresh air, habitat and livelihoods to all her inhabitants. So as you move through the jungle, you will be blessed with sightings of Tadoba’s beautiful flora and fauna – interesting little insects, lofty trees, beautiful birds, glamourous mammals… And yes the tiger too !! The park is known for its teak and crocodile bark which are the predominant tree species.
We are sure you will enjoy the forest in its totality.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01: Mumbai
Day 02: Mumbai
Day 03: Mumbai – Aurangabad (By Air)
Day 04: Aurangabad – Ellora Caves (35 Kms / 01 Hr drive) – Aurangabad (35 Kms / 01 Hr drive)
Day 05: Aurangabad – Ajanta Caves (105 Kms / 03 Hrs drive) – Jalgaon (60 Kms / 1½ Hrs drive) – Nagpur (By Train)
Day 06: Nagpur – Tadoba National Park (140 Kms – 3½ Hrs drive)
Day 07: Tadoba National Park
Day 08: Tadoba National Park
Day 09: Tadoba National Park – Nagpur Airport (140 Kms – 3½ Hrs drive) – Mumbai (By Air)