Bor Tiger Reserve Safari Booking — India's Smallest Tiger Reserve
Compact, rewarding and one of Maharashtra's most accessible tiger reserves — just a short drive from Nagpur and Wardha.
How to Book Bor Tiger Reserve Safari Online
- Share your preferred travel dates and number of travellers
- Choose your safari zone and gate (we help you pick the best one)
- We check live permit availability for your dates
- Receive a written quote stating the total amount payable before payment is requested
- Confirm and receive your booking confirmation on WhatsApp
Bor safari booking online — permits, zones and slot timings
Planning Bor jungle safari booking for the 2026 season? Our desk handles Bor safari permit booking from start to finish — availability checks, Bor safari reservation in your chosen slot, open Gypsy jeep, and a written confirmation before you travel.
Bor has two safari gates — Bordharan and Adegaon — with a small daily vehicle quota, so advance planning matters. We arrange Bor tiger safari 2026 departures as Bor safari advance booking well ahead of peak dates, and help with Bor tatkal safari booking when only same-week permits remain. Bor forest safari booking can be combined with a stay as one of our Bor safari tour packages — including a Bor weekend safari package, a relaxed Bor family safari booking with children, or a multi-vehicle Bor group safari booking for corporate and photography groups.
Standard safari slot timings
- Morning safari
- 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Evening safari
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Entry and exit timings shift slightly with sunrise and sunset through the season; your confirmed permit always carries the exact reporting time for the day.
What our Bor safari booking service covers
TheForestStay is an independent tour operator providing end-to-end safari permit booking, Gypsy arrangement, zone selection, and personalized concierge services across MP Tiger Reserves. Bor safari booking India-wide enquiries — including Bor Tiger Reserve safari booking for travellers arriving from other states or overseas — are handled by the same team on WhatsApp, email or phone.
Bor Tiger Reserve at a glance
Tucked away in Maharashtra's Wardha district, Bor Tiger Reserve is one of India's most compact yet rewarding wildlife destinations. Declared a tiger reserve in July 2014 — the 47th in the country — Bor was originally established as a wildlife sanctuary back in 1970. Spread across roughly 138 sq km around the Bor Dam, the reserve's limited area actually works in visitors' favour: sightings, including of the elusive Bengal tiger, tend to happen faster here than in many larger reserves.
- Location
- Wardha & Nagpur districts, Maharashtra
- Wildlife sanctuary
- 1970
- Tiger reserve
- July 2014 — India's 47th
- Total area
- ~138 sq km
- Tiger population
- ~15 (recent estimates)
- Safari gates
- Bordharan (main) and Adegaon
- Closed
- Every Monday
- Open season
- October – June
- Peak sightings
- April – May
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (~80 km)
- Nearest railhead
- Wardha (~35 km)
- Recorded bird species
- 160+
About Bor Tiger Reserve
The Bor Dam and its reservoir split the forest into two halves — the western portion falling in Wardha district and the eastern portion in Nagpur district. The landscape is a mix of dry deciduous forest, open grassland, and riverine stretches along the reservoir, giving the reserve a distinct character compared to Central India's larger parks.
Tiger numbers here have grown steadily — from around 12 tigers before 2011 to roughly 15 in recent years, according to Wildlife Institute of India estimates. Alongside tigers, the reserve is home to leopards, Indian gaur (bison), nilgai, chital, sambar, barking deer, sloth bears, wild boar, and wild dogs.
Birdwatchers will find over 160 recorded bird species here, including migratory visitors and several endangered species. Reptile enthusiasts can look out for the Indian cobra, Russell's viper, Indian rock python, and monitor lizard among the 26+ reptile species recorded in the reserve.
Since 2005, the Maharashtra Forest Department has worked alongside the NGO Srushti Paryavaran Mandal on habitat mapping, water conservation, and tiger cub rehabilitation — efforts that have helped Bor become a genuine breeding ground for tigers despite its small size.
Safari gates & zones
Bor operates two tourist safari entry points. Bordharan is the main gate near the Bor Dam visitor centre; Adegaon is the smaller alternate gate on the Nagpur side. Both have limited daily vehicle quotas, so plan ahead.
Bordharan Gate — main gate
Bordharan is Bor's principal and most popular safari gate, located near the Bor Dam visitor centre. This is the side most visitors use, with the larger daily vehicle quota and the most direct road access from Wardha.
- Location
- Manoli, Bori, Wardha District, Maharashtra 442104
- From Wardha town
- 45 km
- From Nagpur
- 65 km
- From Nagpur airport
- 80 km
- From Wardha railway station
- 35 km
- From Hingani bus stand
- 5 km
- Daily vehicle quota
- Up to 20 safari vehicles
Adegaon Gate — second gate
Adegaon is Bor's alternate entry point, on the Nagpur side of the reserve. It has a smaller daily vehicle quota and is approached via Amravati Road through Bazargaon.
- Location
- Adegaon, Nagpur District, Maharashtra 441110
- From Nagpur
- Approximately 46–55 km
- Route
- Via Amravati Road, Bazargaon
- Daily vehicle quota
- Up to 15 safari vehicles
Note: Bor Tiger Reserve is closed to tourists every Monday. Plan your visit around this.
Best time to visit Bor Tiger Reserve
The reserve is open through most of the year, with October to June generally considered the safari season. April and May — the peak dry summer months — are often cited as the best window for tiger sightings, as animals gather more predictably around the reservoir and waterholes.
How to reach Bor Tiger Reserve
By Air: The nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, about 80 km from the reserve, connected to Mumbai, Pune, and other major Indian cities.
By Rail: Wardha is the nearest railhead, roughly 32–35 km away, with regular connections to Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur. Buti Bori railway station (around 50 km) is a secondary option.
By Road: From the Wardha–Nagpur highway (MSH3), turn north at Seloo towards Hingani. From Hingani, it's a short drive to the Bor Dam visitor centre. Hingani bus stand, about 5 km from the sanctuary, has frequent bus connections from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Akola, Amravati, and Wardha.
Nearby tiger reserves
Bor's location puts it within reach of several other major reserves — useful if you're planning a multi-park Central India wildlife circuit:
- Pench Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) — approx. 90 km
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve — approx. 85 km
- Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary — approx. 75 km
- Nagzira-Navegaon Tiger Reserve — approx. 125 km
There are ongoing discussions about Bor being merged with Pench Tiger Reserve as a satellite core area, which would significantly expand Pench's total protected area in the future.
Plan your Bor safari with TheForestStay
Bor rewards early planning. With only two gates and a limited number of vehicles allowed each day, the best slots can fill quickly — especially in April and May. We check live permit availability, match your gate to your accommodation, and build your Maharashtra wildlife circuit around Bor, Pench, Tadoba or Nagzira.
Frequently asked questions — Bor safari
Is Bor Tiger Reserve open every day?+
No — the reserve is closed to tourist safaris every Monday.
How many tigers are there in Bor Tiger Reserve?+
Recent estimates put the tiger population at around 15, up from about 12 before 2011.
Which is the best gate to enter Bor Tiger Reserve from?+
Bordharan Gate is the main and more popular entry point near the Bor Dam visitor centre; Adegaon Gate is the alternate entry with a smaller daily vehicle quota, on the Nagpur side.
What is the best time to visit Bor Tiger Reserve?+
October to June is the general safari season, with April–May considered peak for tiger sightings.
How far is Bor Tiger Reserve from Nagpur?+
Bordharan Gate is about 65 km from Nagpur; Adegaon Gate is closer, at roughly 46–55 km from Nagpur.
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