DESTINATION
Bor Tiger Reserve
Wardha, Maharashtra
India's smallest tiger reserve, barely an hour from Nagpur, built around a reservoir that draws wildlife to its shoreline through the dry season. Compact enough to safari thoroughly in a single well-planned day.
FLORA & FAUNA
What grows and roams here
Flora
- Southern tropical dry deciduous forest
- Teak
- Riverine growth along the Bor reservoir
Fauna
- Bengal tiger
- Leopard
- Indian gaur
- Sloth bear
- Marsh crocodile
SAFARI ZONES
Zones & gates
| Safari zone | Gate code |
|---|---|
| Bor Gate | BOR-01 |
| Chargaon | CHA-02 |
SEASON
Best time to visit
Open October through June. The reservoir shoreline draws the most wildlife as surrounding water sources dry up, February through May.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Peak sightings
- Core zone closed
- Open, moderate
GETTING HERE
How to reach
Nagpur
60 km · approx. 1.25 hrs by road
Delhi
1,010 km · fly to Nagpur (1.5 hrs) + 1.25 hrs road
Mumbai
760 km · fly to Nagpur (1.3 hrs) + 1.25 hrs road
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Plan a safari hereIs Bor worth visiting given its size?
For a short trip, yes — being India's smallest tiger reserve means less ground to cover and a genuinely high chance of a sighting near the reservoir in dry-season months.
How many safaris fit into a single day at Bor?
Two — a dawn and an afternoon drive — is enough to cover both the Bor and Chargaon gates given how compact the reserve is.
Is Bor good to pair with Nagpur city sightseeing?
Yes — at barely an hour from Nagpur, it's one of the easiest reserves to bolt onto a city stopover or a short layover between flights.
What makes the reservoir shoreline worth timing for?
As surrounding water sources dry up between February and May, wildlife concentrates along the Bor reservoir edge, making sightings noticeably more predictable than earlier in the season.
Can I do Bor as a half-day visit?
Yes, a single safari is workable if your schedule is tight, though we'd still recommend an overnight and two drives for better odds.