About Junona Buffer Gate
Junona Gate is situated in the southern buffer division of Tadoba National Park, located approximately 20 km from Chandrapur and 150 km from Nagpur. It is one of the closest safari gates to Chandrapur city, offering convenient access for travelers arriving by train.
Junona features a dynamic landscape of teak hills, seasonal streams, and agricultural peripheries that serve as rich hunting grounds for resident tigers, leopards, and sloth bears. Because of its proximity to core forest territories, tigers frequently establish territories spanning Junona, Devada, and Moharli.
Safari Shifts & Timings for Junona Gate
| Safari Shift | Winter Timings (Oct – Feb) | Summer Timings (Mar – Jun) | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Safari | 06:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 05:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Fresh pugmarks, bird activity, cool forest breeze |
| Evening Safari | 02:00 PM – 06:00 PM | 03:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Waterhole vigilance, active predators |
| Night Safari | 06:30 PM – 09:30 PM | 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Nocturnal wildlife, glowing eyes in searchlights |
Buffer Gate Wednesday Closure:
Junona Gate is CLOSED on Wednesdays. Core gates (Moharli, Kolara, Navegaon) remain open on Wednesdays.
How to Reach Junona Gate
From Chandrapur Railway Station, Junona Gate is just a 30-minute drive (approx. 20 km). From Nagpur Airport, take the Chandrapur highway for approximately 3 hours.
