Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
India's compact tiger reserve near Nagpur.Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, often described as one of India’s smallest tiger reserves, lies close to Nagpur in Maharashtra’s Wardha district at the heart of the central Indian tiger landscape. Its dry deciduous forest around the Bor dam and reservoir supports a surprising density of wildlife for its size, with resident tigers, leopards, and large herds of herbivores. Its proximity to Nagpur and to Tadoba and Pench makes Bor an easy, rewarding addition to a central India safari circuit, especially for travellers short on time.
Best Time to Visit
November to June, with the hot summer months of April to June best for wildlife activity around the Bor reservoir, and the winter pleasant for comfortable safaris.
Zones
Safaris explore the compact core and buffer zones around the Bor dam, entering through the New Bor and Old Bor gates on jeep tracks through teak forest.
How to Reach
The nearest airport and railhead is Nagpur, roughly 80 km away. Bor is reached by road from Nagpur in around two hours, making it one of the most accessible reserves in the region.
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Wildlife
Bengal tiger, leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, gaur, nilgai, spotted deer, sambar, wild boar, and a good variety of waterbirds around the reservoir.
Safari Types
Open jeep safaris through the core and buffer zones in the early morning and late afternoon, ideal as a quick add-on to a Nagpur-based itinerary.