DESTINATION
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Gondia, Maharashtra
A smaller, quieter sanctuary of dense forest and forest lakes, long known among Maharashtra's birders before its tiger population drew wider attention. We route guests here specifically to escape crowds without giving up on sightings.
FLORA & FAUNA
What grows and roams here
Flora
- Dense mixed deciduous forest
- Bamboo thickets
- Forest lakes and wetland margins
Fauna
- Bengal tiger
- Leopard
- Indian gaur
- Dhole (Indian wild dog)
- Sloth bear
- 166+ recorded bird species
SAFARI ZONES
Zones & gates
| Safari zone | Gate code |
|---|---|
| Nagzira Gate | NGZ-01 |
| Chorkhamara | CHK-02 |
SEASON
Best time to visit
Open October through June. A cooler microclimate than Tadoba makes November to February pleasant, though sightings peak later in the dry season.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Peak sightings
- Core zone closed
- Open, moderate
GETTING HERE
How to reach
Nagpur
120 km · approx. 2.5 hrs by road
Delhi
1,080 km · fly to Nagpur (1.5 hrs) + 2.5 hrs road
Mumbai
870 km · fly to Nagpur (1.3 hrs) + 2.5 hrs road
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Plan a safari hereIs Nagzira less crowded than Tadoba?
Considerably — daily vehicle numbers are a fraction of Tadoba's, which makes for calmer, less contested sightings when tigers do appear.
Is this a good add-on for birders?
Yes — it's one of our strongest birding stops, with over 166 recorded species around the sanctuary's lakes.
How many safaris are worth doing at Nagzira?
Two to four across two days is typical — enough to work both the Nagzira and Chorkhamara gates without rushing the birding stops around the lakes.
Can I combine Nagzira with Tadoba?
Yes — both are Maharashtra reserves on a similar road corridor, and we regularly route guests through Nagzira on the way to or from Tadoba.
What accommodation is available near Nagzira?
A handful of small forest lodges sit just outside the sanctuary boundary — modest compared to Tadoba's larger properties, which suits the quieter, low-key character of a Nagzira visit.