Located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra state in central India, the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park. The park is comprised of Tadoba National Park, Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary as well as large expanses of protected forest. The northern and western boundary of the park features densely forested hills which morph into smooth meadows and deep valleys as the terrain slopes from north to south. In the southwestern region the lovely Tadoba lake serves as a vital water source in which Muggar crocodiles thrive. In fact, the entire reserve area constitutes a unique ecosystem which boasts a diverse array of flora and fauna including, among others: leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, barking deer, flying squirrel and wild boar. However, the reserve’s prime attraction is undoubtedly its impressive population of over forty wild tigers which are frequently spotted roaming the exquisite natural landscapes that make up this remarkable wildlife haven.