Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve has multiple entry points, and Navegaon Gate is one of the most popular because it offers quick access to prime safari zones. If you’re planning a visit, here’s how you can easily reach Navegaon Gate from nearby major cities.
Nearest City: Chandrapur
- Distance: ~25 km
- Travel Time: 35–40 minutes
- Best Option: Taxi or private vehicle
Chandrapur is the closest major city to Tadoba. You can hire a cab directly to Navegaon Gate.
✈️ By Air (Nearest Airports)
1. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur
- Distance: ~140 km
- Travel Time: 2.5 to 3 hours
- Route: Nagpur → Umred → Bhisi → Mul → Navegaon Gate
- Best For: Most travellers coming from metropolitan cities
2. Chandrapur Airstrip (Small Airstrip – Not for commercial flights)
- Only used for private charters; no commercial connectivity.
🚆 By Train (Nearest Railway Stations)
1. Chandrapur Railway Station
- Distance: ~25 km
- Time to Gate: 35–40 minutes
- Connectivity: Major trains from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Chennai, Kolkata
2. Nagpur Railway Station
- Distance: ~145 km
- Time to Gate: 3 hours
- Good option if trains to Chandrapur are sold out.
🛣 By Road
From Nagpur
- Distance: ~140 km
- Route: Nagpur → Umred → Bhisi → Mul → Navegaon Gate
- Road Condition: Very good
- Travel Time: 2.5–3 hours
From Chandrapur
- Distance: ~25 km
- Route: Chandrapur → Mul Road → Navegaon Gate
- Travel Time: 35–40 minutes
From Hyderabad
- Distance: ~420 km
- Travel Time: 8–9 hours
- Route: Hyderabad → Nirmal → Adilabad → Chandrapur → Navegaon Gate
From Mumbai
- Distance: ~870 km
- Travel Time: 15–16 hours
- Best Option: Train or flight to Nagpur → road trip to Navegaon Gate.
Local Transport Options
- Taxi from Chandrapur
- Taxi from Nagpur
- Pre-booked safari vehicles (enter through the gate)
- Rental cars available in Nagpur
Pro Tips Before You Travel
- Book your safari online in advance (Tadoba bookings fill up quickly).
- Reach the gate 30–45 minutes before safari time.
- Carry ID proofs for all travelers.
- Avoid relying on buses—they do not go directly to Navegaon Gate.
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