The Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, often referred to as 'The Jewel of Vidharba', is located in the Chandrapur District. Established in 1995, this tiger reserve is considered as the second tiger reserve of Maharashtra.It primarily has two major zones, namely the Tadoba National Park and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. The Tadoba National Park was created in 1955 and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1986.The reserve is spread over an area of 625.40 sq km, out of which the Tadoba National Park covers 116.55 sq km and Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary covers 508.85 sq km. This reserve is home to several animals, including tiger, sloth bear, wild dog, bison, barking deer, sambar and panther.The reserve also has teak, bamboo, arjun, salai, haldu, bija, tendu, jamun, mahua, ain and other trees. It is compulsory to avail the services of a guide.