Navegaon is the northernmost core gate at Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and still the least developed. For serious wildlife enthusiasts who want wild, undisturbed tracts with almost no jeep traffic, this is where you head. Sighting rates are rising each year as the resident tigers habituate to the handful of jeeps that come through.
Location
- From Nagpur:
- 125 km (3 hrs)
- From Chandrapur:
- 105 km (2 hrs 30 min)
- Nearest village:
- Navegaon village, Chimur tehsil, Chandrapur district
Entry Schedule
- Morning safari
- 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM (summer) | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM (winter)
- Evening safari
- 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM (summer) | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (winter)
Closed Tuesdays. Core zone shut 1 July to 30 September for monsoon.
Daily permits
Navegaon has one of the smallest allotments of any Tadoba core gate. Exact numbers are set per season by the Forest Department. The upside of the small quota: tiny crowds at sightings.
Famous tigers & wildlife
- Resident male rotating through the Navegaon-Pangdi belt
- Tigress with 3 sub-adult cubs reported in 2025
- Occasional spillover sightings of Kolara males
Pick this gate if…
- ✓Repeat Tadoba visitors who have already done Moharli and Kolara
- ✓Photographers seeking uncrowded sightings
- ✓Birders — the zone has rich grassland edges
- ✓Off-beat wildlife enthusiasts
Trade-offs
- —Very limited resort options nearby — most guests stay at Kolara and drive
- —Lower tiger-sighting probability than Moharli or Kolara
- —Gate infrastructure extremely basic
Season-by-season notes
Summer (March–June)
Water sources concentrate tigers. Early morning is your best window.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dramatic light, low jeep density. Excellent for serious photography.
Where to stay
We have tie-ups with multiple vetted resorts within easy reach of this gate — across budget, mid, premium and luxury tiers. Tell us your dates, group size and budget on the contact page and we'll recommend the right property for your trip.
Frequently asked questions
Is Navegaon Gate worth visiting?
For repeat visitors and photographers, absolutely — it offers almost private safari experiences. For first-timers chasing guaranteed tiger sightings, Moharli or Kolara is a safer choice.
How many jeeps at Navegaon Gate?
Around 15 jeeps per slot, the smallest quota of Tadoba's core gates. Crowds at sightings are tiny — often just your own jeep.
Where to stay for Navegaon safaris?
Most guests stay at Kolara-area resorts and drive 20–30 minutes to Navegaon gate for entry.
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