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Melghat Tiger Reserve

Melghat Tiger Reserve

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2 days Oct–Apr

Satpura wilderness of tigers

Why this weekend?

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1Day 1 · The reserve
  1. Semadoh safari
  2. Tiger tracks
  3. Forest lunch
  4. Village hour

Geography & terrain

Melghat lies in the Amravati district of Maharashtra, 90 km from Amravati and 600 km from Mumbai — the tiger reserve of the region, its forests, the rivers and the villages set on the Satpura's southern slopes.

History & culture

The reserve's story runs with the 1974 tiger protection — the oldest tiger reserve of the Maharashtra and the habitat of the tigers and the sloth bears, with the reserve's modern role as the Project Tiger stop of the state's circuit and the home of the Semadoh and the Harisal ranges; the reserve's history of the Korku tribe's life and the 1985 notification, gives Melghat its tiger-reserve character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,500–3,500/night

Mid-range

₹3,500–7,000/night

Comfort

₹7,000+/night

Things to do

Tiger tracks
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Tiger tracks

Deep forests
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Deep forests

Riverside drives
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Riverside drives

Hill forts
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Hill forts

Tribal villages
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Tribal villages

Eat & drink

  • Vada pav
  • Misal pav
  • Pav bhaji
  • Puran poli

Getting there

Fly
Mumbai (BOM) / Pune (PNQ) / Nagpur (NAG)
Train
Mumbai CST, Pune, Nagpur junctions
Road from Mumbai
varies by district — 40–500 km
Getting around
Local trains, autos, buses, app taxis

Budget snapshot

Total
₹10,000–18,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay
₹1,500–7,000/night
Per day · Food
₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport
₹1,200–1,600
Per day · Activities
₹2,500–2,900

Month by month

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Practical info

  • Language: Marathi (English understood in tourist spots)
  • Best window: Oct–Apr
  • Connectivity: good 4G in towns
  • UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

  • The safaris ask the reserve's permits
  • The season (Nov–Jun) holds the park's days
  • The forest drives ask the park timings

Frequently asked questions

The tiger reserve of the Satpura.

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Satpura wilderness of tigers

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