About this location
A tiger reserve in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats near Kolhapur, protecting moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest. Part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve and contiguous with Radhanagari Sanctuary, offering excellent gaur and leopard photography in scenic Ghats terrain.
Species You Can Photograph in Chandoli National Park
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprExcellent
MayGood
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepGood
OctExcellent
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Kolhapur Airport (~80 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Kolhapur (~80 km)
By Air
Kolhapur Airport is the nearest airport, about 80 km away, with Pune (~210 km) for more connections. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Kolhapur is the nearest railway station, about 80 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Chandoli is reached via Warna/Kokrud towards the Chandoli (Warna) dam, about 80 km from Kolhapur and ~70 km from Sangli. It forms the southern half of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
Expert Wildlife Creators in Chandoli National Park
Available trips
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Photography tips for Chandoli National Park
Reach the gate before opening light; many species move along edges of forest, meadows, or water at dawn. Use a long lens with a bean bag or gimbal head on shared vehicles, and keep spare batteries warm in cold destinations like high Himalaya.
Respect buffer zones and guide instructions — ethical positioning keeps stress off animals and often yields cleaner frames. Review your images in the field to adjust exposure for harsh midday sun versus misty mornings typical of Maharashtra.
More in Maharashtra
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- Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
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- Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
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- Navegaon National Park
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- Pench National Park (Maharashtra)
- Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
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- Sewri Mudflats
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- Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
- Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Species guides