2026 guide — permits, timings, famous tigers, and how to plan.
Zari is a core gate on Tadoba's eastern edge. It runs a mid-sized permit allotment — fewer jeeps than Moharli, more than Pangdi — and the terrain is classic Tadoba: teak, bamboo, mixed deciduous forest. Tiger density is genuinely good and crowd density is genuinely lower than the central gates.
Location
From Nagpur:
160 km (3 hrs 30 min)
From Chandrapur:
55 km (1 hr 15 min)
Nearest village:
Zari village, Chimur tehsil
Entry Schedule
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 July–September.
Daily permits
A mid-sized core allotment — fewer than Moharli and Kolara, but more than Navegaon and Pangdi. Exact numbers set by the Forest Department per season.
Famous tigers & wildlife
Resident tigers in the Zari-Peth belt
Leopards active in rocky outcrops
Pick this gate if…
✓Travellers wanting core-zone density with fewer jeeps
✓Repeat visitors seeking variety beyond Moharli and Kolara
✓Photographers
Trade-offs
—Fewer luxury resorts than Moharli area
—Road to the gate is longer than to Moharli
Season-by-season notes
Summer (March–June)
Good tiger movement as waterholes shrink.
Winter
Less crowded than Moharli core. Comfortable weather for long safaris.
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 Zari core or buffer?
Zari is a core zone gate on the eastern edge of Tadoba.
How does Zari compare to Moharli?
Zari has a smaller permit allotment, meaning fewer jeeps per sighting. Moharli has higher permit count and more infrastructure.
Ready to book a Zari Gate safari?
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