2026 guide — permits, timings, famous tigers, and how to plan.
Pangdi is Tadoba's western core gate and runs the smallest permit allotment of any gate in the reserve. Only a handful of jeeps enter per slot. For photographers or experienced travellers who value solitude over guarantees, Pangdi is as private as a Tadoba safari gets.
Location — Pangdi Gate Tadoba
From Nagpur:
155 km (3 hrs 30 min)
From Chandrapur:
90 km (2 hrs)
Nearest village:
Pangdi village, Chimur tehsil
Entry Schedule — Pangdi Gate Tadoba
Morning safari
6:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM (winter)
Evening safari
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (winter)
Closed Tuesdays. Core zone shut 1 July to 30 September.
Daily permits
The smallest core-gate allotment at Tadoba — typically a handful of jeeps per slot. Exact numbers set by the Forest Department seasonally.
Famous tigers & wildlife at Pangdi Gate Tadoba
Resident tigers rotating through the Pangdi-Kolsa belt
Occasional spillover males from Navegaon
Pick Pangdi Gate if…
✓Photographers seeking near-private sightings
✓Repeat visitors who want the wildest Tadoba experience
✓Those who prefer solitude over sighting guarantees
Trade-offs at Pangdi Gate Tadoba
—Lower tiger sighting probability than Moharli or Kolara
—Very limited infrastructure at the gate
—Few resorts within easy reach
Season-by-season notes — Pangdi Gate Tadoba
Summer (March–June)
Tigers move toward water sources in the Pangdi range.
Winter
Dramatic low-light photography. Very few jeeps.
Where to stay near Pangdi Gate Tadoba
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.
Packages that visit Pangdi Gate
Curated trips that include safaris at Pangdi or sibling gates of the same reserve.
