Melghat Tiger Reserve

Words from our Happy Traveller’s

“Very well organized and everything went smoothly which made our safari adventure all the more fun.”

- Duriyah Khorakiwala, U.S.
“I thank Cenin Tours & Travels for all the transfer arrangements, accommodation and safari arrangements for our trip to Tadoba. You have given no scope for us to complain on any of these arrangements made by you. We enjoyed the trip, saw tiger on one of our safaris, the accommodation…”

- Dr. R. I. K. Moorthy, Mumbai
“I had a perfect trip to Central India. The Cenin Travel Organisation is very good. In Pench beautiful forest and best photo opportunity for Hoofed Mammels.  In Tadoba in one full week. I had 6 Tigers , Sloth Bear, Wild Dogs & Leopards. Good trip for bird with brown fish…”

- Mattia Altieri

Duration : 2N/3D

Day 1

Nagpur – Melghat
Arrive Nagpur & transfer to Melghat ( 280 km / 7 hrs drive)
Reach Melghat. Check into resort.
Lunch & Evening Park safari
Dinner & Night Stay

Day 2

Melghat
Bed Tea & Morning Park Safari
Breakfast
Lunch
Evening Park Safari
Evening Tea
Dinner & Night Stay

Day 3

Melghat – Nagpur
Bed Tea & Morning Park Safari
Breakfast
Post lunch check out & Departure for Nagpur.
Reach Nagpur. Tour Ends.

Optional Add-On :

Muktagiri JainPilgrimage centre, Semadoh
Kolkaz Tiger Reserve
Panchmarhi

INCLUSIONS

02 Nights’ Accommodation in Melghat
All Meals (2 Breakfast / 2 Lunches / 2 Dinners)
04 Safaris (Entry Ticket/Gypsy/ Guide)
All transfers through AC vehicle

EXCLUSIONS

Flight/Train Tickets
Early Check In & Late Check Out
Camera & Video Permits
All transfers through Ac vehicle
Any Expenses of a personal nature
Any other expenses not mentioned above
Tips & Portages ( Will be highly appreciated as it helps the local tribal’s and villagers)

Habitat: Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Central India. This establishes forest which is part of the world’s 5th biologically richest. The reserve forms an important corridor between forest areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra ensuring contiguity of the forests in the Satpudas.

It harbours a worthwhile population of Tigers and of the endangered Gaur. It also harbours a number of other faunal species some of which figure in the IUCN Red Data list, these are Wild dog, Jackal, Sloth bear, Leopard, Caracal, and Ratel.

Forests Types:The forests of MELGHAT TIGER PROJECT are of deciduous nature and have been categorized as “Dry Deciduous Forests”.

FLORA:
The entire area of the Melghat Tiger Reserve is under the cover of forest. Natural grassy openings are almost absent. Tectona grandis (teak) is the most governing kind.

FAUNA:
A volume has been issued on the FAUNAL DIVERSITY OF TIGER RESERVES IN INDIA by Zoological Survey of India Kolkata, and Project Tiger Directorate New Delhi in the year 2006. The report indicates the preservation of Project Tiger, which has ensued in the Conservation of other life forms while saving the leading species the tiger.

Locations of Herbivores in Melghat Tiger Reserve:
Melghat has variety of herbivores. It is the home of Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, and 4 horned antelope, which are disseminated all over the reserve. Sambhars are found in good amounts. Scores of Cheetals are found around, Dhakna, Dhargad, Bori, Chikhali, Kolkaz. Neelgai is found in Zunjeruaam, Bori, Dolar, Dhakna, Rangubeli, etc.

Location of Carnivores in Melghat Tiger Reserve:
Tigers and panthers are spread all through the Sanctuary. The favorable tiger zones are Kuwapati, Adhao-Dakna, Raksha, Mata Kol, Mandikua, Dolaram, Rabangnala to Keli, Semadoh – Raipur, etc. Panthers are found in reasonable numbers predominantly around Marita, Jarida, Khatkali Rangubeli. Wild dogs come about in fair numbers chiefly around Chunkhadi, Raipur, Koha,Koktoo, Gobiya etc. Hunters like striped Hyena and Jackals are also witnessed in reasonable numbers.

Sloth Bears are plentiful and extensive. Other noticeable Sloth bear ranges are Bairat, Makhala, Hatru, Khamdakheda, Koha, Dhakna, Koktoo are.