🐯 Maharashtra's Forest Tourism Platform

Into the Wild.
Guided, Geared,
Unforgettable.

Book safari tours, discover forest guest houses, rent professional camera gear — everything for your perfect Maharashtra forest trip, in one place.

🐯 Tadoba 🌿 Pench 🦅 Melghat 🐆 Nagzira 🦌 Bor 🌲 Tipeshwar

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Everything You Need

One Platform. Three Experiences.

ForestTrips brings together forest tours, stays, and gear rental so you can focus on the adventure — not the logistics.

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Plan a Forest Trip

Browse Maharashtra's finest wildlife reserves. Get direct booking links, forest gate details, GPS directions, and seasonal availability — all in one page.

Safari Aggregator

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Forest Guest Houses

Discover forest rest houses and eco-lodges near Tadoba, Pench, Melghat and more. We link you directly to MTDC and forest department booking portals.

Stay Listings

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Rent Photography Gear

Peer-to-peer equipment rental — cameras, telephoto lenses, tripods, and drone kits — delivered near your chosen forest reserve.

Gear Marketplace

Maharashtra Forests

200+

Gear Listings

Forest Gates Mapped

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Wildlife Moments Waiting

Forest Reserves

Plan Your Maharashtra Safari

Click any reserve to explore gates, directions, dos & don'ts. Book safaris directly on the official forest websites.

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Open

Tiger Reserve

📍 Chandrapur, Vidarbha

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

TigerLeopard Wild DogPhotography

Maharashtra's oldest and most celebrated tiger reserve. Home to over 100 tigers and exceptional wildlife density.

🔗 Book Safari

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Open

Tiger Reserve

📍 Nagpur / Seoni, Vidarbha

Pench Tiger Reserve

TigerJungle Book DeerBirding

The land that inspired Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Excellent tiger sightings and rich biodiversity across the Pench river corridor.

🔗 Book Safari

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Oct–June

Tiger Reserve

📍 Amravati, Vidarbha

Melghat Tiger Reserve

TigerGaur Wild DogTribal Culture

Maharashtra's second tiger reserve, known for its rugged Satpura Hills, diverse flora, and the tribal Korku communities.

🔗 Book Safari

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Open

Wildlife Sanctuary

📍 Gondia, Vidarbha

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

LeopardSloth Bear Wild BoarPeaceful

A lesser-explored gem with pristine forests, a beautiful lake, and remarkable wildlife variety without the tourist crowds.

🔗 Book Safari

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Open

Tiger Reserve

📍 Wardha, Vidarbha

Bor Tiger Reserve

TigerSambar HyenaSmall Groups

Maharashtra's newest tiger reserve, ideal for intimate safari experiences with small group permits and high wildlife encounter rates.

🔗 Book Safari

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Open

Wildlife Sanctuary

📍 Yavatmal, Vidarbha

Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

TigerLeopard WolfOff-beat

One of Maharashtra's most off-beat wildlife destinations. Exceptional tiger sightings with very limited tourist footfall — a hidden treasure.

🔗 Book Safari

"The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness."

— John Muir · ForestTrips, Maharashtra

Peer-to-Peer Rental

Rent the Right Gear

Professional wildlife photography equipment available near your forest reserve. Verified owners, legal agreements.

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Available

📍 Near Tadoba

Sony A7R V Mirrorless

61MP8KFull Frame

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Available

📍 Near Pench

Canon 600mm f/4L IS III

600mmf/4IS III

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Available

📍 Near Melghat

DJI Air 3S Wildlife Drone

4K/120fps46-MinOmnidirectional

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Available

📍 Near Nagzira

Nikon D6 Pro Wildlife DSLR

20.8MP14fpsDual CFexpress

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Available

📍 Near Bor

Gitzo Carbon Tripod + Head

40kg Cap.Carbon FibreFluid Head

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Available

📍 Near Tipeshwar

Fujifilm X-T5 + 70–300mm Kit

40MP APS-CIBISWeather Sealed

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks — especially through a lens."

— John Muir · ForestTrips gear, for forest people

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Before You Go

FAQs, Dos & Don'ts

Essential reading before entering any Maharashtra forest reserve. Rules exist to protect wildlife — and you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each forest has its own official booking portal. We link you directly to them — no middlemen. Tadoba uses tadobaonline.com, Pench uses penchtiger.com, and so on. You'll need your Aadhaar or ID and vehicle registration.

October to June is the general season. March–May offers the best tiger sightings as animals congregate near water. Monsoon (July–September) closes most reserves, with some having limited zones open.

Yes! Personal cameras and lenses are allowed. However, drones require special permits from the forest department and are often restricted. Check with individual reserve rules before bringing any drone equipment.

Register your interest and our team will match you with a verified gear owner near your chosen forest. A digital rental agreement and KYC verification protect both parties. Security deposit is held in escrow.

Yes — forest rest houses (FRHs) are operated by the Maharashtra Forest Department and MTDC. We link you to the official booking portals. Private eco-lodges near the forest boundaries are also listed on our platform.

Tadoba has multiple entry gates: Moharli (most popular), Kolara, Zari, Navegaon, and Pangdi. Each offers different habitats and wildlife experiences. Click "Info & Directions" on the Tadoba card above for gate-wise GPS directions.

General Forest Rules

✅ Do's

Carry government-issued photo ID
Follow your naturalist guide at all times
Maintain silence in the forest zone
Keep vehicle headlights off at dusk
Carry water in reusable bottles
Respect wildlife and maintain distance
Book safaris in advance online
Wear muted, earthy toned clothes
Arrive at gate 30 mins before time

❌ Don'ts

No plastic bags inside forest zones
Do not feed any wild animal
No smoking or alcohol in the reserve
No honking vehicles near wildlife
Do not litter — carry trash out
No flash photography near animals
Do not alight from vehicle unless instructed
No loud music inside the reserve
Do not enter restricted buffer zones

🌿 Forest Timing: Morning safaris typically run 6:00–10:00 AM and evening safaris 3:30–6:30 PM. Timings change with season. Always confirm with the official gate before travel.

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Whether you're planning a trip, want to list your gear, have a forest guide to share, or just want to say hello — we'd love to hear from you.

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Phone

+91 98765 43210

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Nagpur, Maharashtra — Serving all of Vidarbha

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🚪 Moharli Gate (Main Gate)

The most popular entry point. Located 32 km from Chandrapur city. Best for tiger sightings near the Tadoba lake area.

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🚪 Kolara Gate

Located 45 km from Chandrapur. Access to buffer zone with excellent leopard and wild dog sightings. Less crowded than Moharli.

📍 Open in Google Maps

🚪 Zari Gate

Southern entry. Approx 60 km from Chandrapur. Opens into a pristine teak forest corridor. Good for sloth bear and wild dog sightings.

📍 Open in Google Maps

🚪 Navegaon & Pangdi Gates

Buffer zone access points, excellent for birds and mammals. Less competitive for bookings. Ideal for photographers seeking undisturbed wildlife.

📍 Open in Google Maps

🚗 From Nagpur: ~150 km via NH-930 / Chandrapur road (approx. 3 hrs).
🚂 Nearest Railway: Chandrapur Station (30 km from Moharli Gate). Cabs available.
✈️ Nearest Airport: Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport) — 160 km.

Visit tadobaonline.com. Select gate, date, and shift (morning/evening). Payment via UPI or card. Bookings open 90 days in advance. Core zone slots fill up fast — book early.

Core zone: Limited to 6 gypsies per gate per shift. Buffer zone allows more vehicles. Core zone sightings are generally better but harder to book.

Moharli is most famous — the Tadoba lake area has resident tigresses who are habituated to vehicles. Kolara is excellent for leopards and dholes (wild dogs).

Options range from forest rest houses (book via Maharashtra Forest Department) to premium lodges like Irai Safari Lodge, Tadoba Trails, and Serai Tadoba. Moharli village has budget options too.

✅ Do's in Tadoba

Carry Aadhaar/ID for entry
Arrive at gate 30 min before safari
Use neutral/muted clothing colours
Listen carefully to your naturalist
Switch off phone ringers inside
Carry binoculars for better sightings

❌ Don'ts in Tadoba

No plastic bags or bottles inside
Never alight from the gypsy
No feeding of any animal
No flash photography at night
No smoking inside the core zone
Do not honk or rev engines loudly

Into the Wild.Guided, Geared,Unforgettable.

One Platform. Three Experiences.

Plan a Forest Trip

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Rent Photography Gear

Plan Your Maharashtra Safari

Rent the Right Gear

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Forest Rules

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🐯 Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

🚪 Moharli Gate (Main Gate)

🚪 Kolara Gate

🚪 Zari Gate

🚪 Navegaon & Pangdi Gates

✅ Do's in Tadoba

❌ Don'ts in Tadoba

🌿 Pench Tiger Reserve

🚪 Turia Gate (Main Entry)

🚪 Khursapar Gate

✅ Do's in Pench

❌ Don'ts in Pench

🦅 Melghat Tiger Reserve

🚪 Semadoh Gate (Main)

🚪 Kolkaz Gate

✅ Do's in Melghat

❌ Don'ts in Melghat

🐆 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

🚪 Nagzira Gate (Main Entry)

✅ Do's

❌ Don'ts

🦌 Bor Tiger Reserve

🚪 Bor Gate (Main Entry)

🌲 Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

🚪 Tipeshwar Gate

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