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National
Parks & Sanctuaries
in Maharashtra
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 Sanjay
Gandhi,
Borovali
(Mumbai
Suburban
Dist),
Gugamal,
Melghat(Amravati),
Navegaon,Nagzira
(Gondia),
Pench (Nagpur),
Tadoba,Andhari
(Chandrapur),
Bhimashankar,
Mayureshwar
(Pune),
Tansa,
Malshejghat
(Thane),
Bor (Wardha),
Sangli,
Chandoli,
Sagareshwar
(Sangli),
Chaprala
(Gadchiroli),
Sagareshwar
(Sangli),
Chaprala
(Gadchiroli),
Gautala,
Paithan
(Aurangabad),
Kalsubai,
Rehekuri
(Ahmadnagar),
Koyna (Satara),
Katepurna,
Narnala
(Akola),
Nandur-Madhmeshwar
(Nashik),
Penganga,
Tipeshwar
(Yawatmal),
Phansad,
Karnala
(Raigad),
Radhanagari
(Kolhapur),
Pal(Jalgaon),
Malvan
(Sindhudurg),
Ramling
(Osmanabad),
Naygaon
(Beed),
Amba Barva,Dyanganga
(Buldana).
Wildlife
Parks
in
Maharashtra
Wild
life parks
in Maharashtra
are home
for a large
number of
animals and
bird species,
like the
tiger, Crocodile,
Bison, Gawa,
Neelgai,
Wild Deer,
Sambar and
rare migratory
birds. Maharashtra
has taken
adequate
steps towards
setting up
many wildlife
parks and
sanctuaries
to protect
these regions
and promote
them as tourist
attractions.
We have splendid
opportunities
to see a
variety of
wildlife
in a spectacularly
natural setting
due to these
parks.
Maharashtra is rich in natural beauty and is a paradise for nature
lovers. There are many wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife parks
within the state, having a wide range of vegetation. These wildlife
parks are equipped with jeep rides, night safaris, comfortable
accommodation and efficient transport. They can turn out to be
your favorite holiday destinations. They offer an outstanding
opportunity to view animals in their natural habitat. Apart from
the existing wildlife sanctuaries, steps are taken by the state
government to set up many new sanctuaries and parks.
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Tadoba
National Park
This park was set up in 1955 in Chandrpur district and
is spread over an area of 116.55sq.km. The nearest town
is Chandrapur which is 45km from the park and also serves
as the rail head. The airport nearest to this park is Sonegaon,
Nagpur 208km from the park.
The park is covered with deciduous forests featuring teak
around Tadoba lake. The fauna consists of leopard, leopard
cat, pangolin, tiger, panther, sloth bear, gaur, sambar,
cheetah, nilgai, chinkara, crocodile, Python and Bengal
monitor lizard.
A motorable road goes round the artificial Tadoba lake.
It has few rest houses. The best months for visiting the
park are November to June.
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Panch
National Park
Set up in the year 1975, the Panch National Park is situated
in the district of Nagpur 64km away from the park. Sonegaon,
Nagpur is the nearest airport to visit the park.
The fauna of the park consist of tiger, panther, gaur,
sloth bear, barking deer, chital, sambar, four-horned antelope,
nilgai, chinkara, jungle fowl and peafowl. The ideal time
for visiting the park is April-May.
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Nawegaon
National Park
Established in 1975, the Nawegaon National Park is situated
in Bhandara district in an area of 134sq.km. The nearest
town is Gondia 100km from the park. The nearest airport
is Nagpur, 30km from the park and the railhead is Deolgaon,
one km away from the park.
The fauna consist of leopard, tiger panther, sloth bear,
fishing cat, four horned antelope, sambar, nilgai, python,
peafowl and migratory birds. There is a lake in the park
which attracts a large number of migratory birds during
the period from January to April.
May and December are the best months for visiting the park.
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Gugumal
National Park
This park is spread over an area of 361sq.km in the district
of Amaravati. The nearest airport is Sonegaon (Nagpur)
about 200km from the park. The railhead is Badnera at a
distance of 124km. The nearest bus-station is Paratwada,
60km from the park The vegetation of the park is of dry
deciduous type.
The mammals found in the park are leopard, panther, tiger,
sloth bear, fishing cat four horned antelope, sambar, barking
deer, wild beer, cheetah etc. Python is also found. The
bird life is plentiful.
The best season for visiting the park is from March to
June.
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Nagzira
Wild Life Sanctuary
Another wildlife sanctuary which is known for its verdant
hills and dales, where the fauna offers a mesmerising blaze
of colours, is the Nagzira
Wild
Life
Sanctuary.
Ambling
around
in
these
idyllic
environs
is
the
sloth
bear,
tiger
four
horned
antelope,
the
Bluebull,
Chital,
Barking
Deer,
Bison
and
the
Panther.
Besides
these
sanctuaries
are
alive
with
the
Chirruping
of
the
colourful
and
varied
birds.
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The
Dajipur Bison Sanctuary
The jungle resort of Dajipur is situated on the border
of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts, near the backwaters
of the Radhanagari dam. Surrounded by rugged mountains
and dense forests, this secluded area is completely cut-off
from human habitation. A home to bison, wild Deers, Chital,
Gawa and many more spectacular wild animals and birds,
Dajipur is an exciting and beautiful holiday getaway. An
excursion to the nearby Gagangiri Maharaj's Math makes
for a pleasant outing.
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Mahim
Nature
Park
The
Mahim
Nature
Park
is
situated
near
Dharavi,
Asia's
largest
slum.
The
park
is
sprawled
over
an
area
of
450
acres,
established
with
an
aim
to
preserve
the
natural
beauty
and
estuarine
ecosystem
of
the
region.
The
streams
of
the
park
allow
the
bird
and
marine
life
to
flourish
and
the
saline
marsh
land
shaded
by
the
Mangroves
provide
home
to
a
number
of
animals.
The
Mahim
Nature
Park
is
an
educational
park
set
up
by
Shanta
Chatterji,
a
busy
corporate
lawyer
and
the
chairperson
of
World
Wildlife
Fund
(WWF).
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Karnala
Bird
Sanctuary
The
Karnala
bird
sanctuary
is
situated
near
Mumbai
on
a
highpoint.
It
is
a
favorite
weekend
destination
for
the
people
who
love
birdwatching.
Here
you
can
spot
birds
like
sunbirds,
drongoes,
orioles
and
babblers.
Apart
from
these,
you
can
also
see
colorful
local
birds
along
with
occasional
male
paradise
flycatcher
having
an
unusual
silvery-white
tail.
One
can
also
see
troops
of
monkeys
and
herds
of
deer
in
the
sanctuary.
Panther
is
also
found
here
but
they
are
rarely
seen.
The
MTDC
provides
proper
accommodation
facilities
for
a
nice
stay
over
here.
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Melghat
Tiger
Reserve
The
Melghat
Tiger
Reserve
is
situated
in
the
beautiful
Satpura
ranges.
It
is
located
in
the
Tehsil
of
Amravati
district
of
Maharashtra.
Animals
found
here
are
Tiger,
Sloth
Bear,
Hyena,
Wild
Dog,
Gaur,
Sambar,
Nilgai,
Barking
Deer,
four-horned
antelope
and
wild
boar.
Besides,
there
are
113
species
of
birds
found
here.
The
reserve
has
a
rich
vegetation
that
is
worth
watching.
The
MTDC
organizes
exciting
Vidharba
jungle
safari,
which
takes
you
through
Navegaon,
Nagzira
and
Ramtak.
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Borivili
Widlife
Park
The
Borivili
Wildlife
Park
is
sprawled
over
an
area
of
104
sq.
km
and
is
a
respite
from
the
hustle
and
bustle
of
the
cities.
This
park
is
a
popular
place
among
the
picnickers,
nature,
bird
and
wildlife
lovers.
This
park
looks
picturesque
with
fresh
streams,
lush
greenery
and
flowering
silk
cotton
trees.
The
mini
train
of
the
park
will
take
you
around
the
enchanting
park.
There
is
also
a
lake
with
beautiful
lotus
flowers
on
the
Dahisar
River,
where
you
can
enjoy
boating.
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Bhimashankar
Wildlife
Sanctuary
This
sanctuary
is
sprawled
over
an
area
of
100
sq
km.
Rich
in
flora
and
fauna,
the
park
has
a
wide
range
of
wildlife
including
animals
like
leopards,
sambars,
barking
deers,
wild
boars,
Hanuman
langurs
and
Rhesus
macaques.
The
sanctuary
is
flanked
by
Jyotivanti
trees,
which
glow
in
the
dark
during
monsoon.
They
add
to
the
appeal
of
the
mist
laden
chilly
atmosphere.
The
park
also
has
many
temples
and
forts
in
the
nearby
areas,
which
are
worth
visiting
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Chikhaldara
Wildlife Sanctuary
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Amaravati
district of Maharashtra and forms one of the popular excursions
from the Amravati city. The sanctuary forms a part of the
sole hill station of the Vidarbha region, characterized
by beautiful lakes, serene lakes and cascading waterfalls.
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Katraj
Snake Park
Katraj Snake Park is one of the popular conservation parks
of India, situated on the Pune-Satara Highway. It is known
for housing a significant population of snakes, birds,
turtles, reptiles, etc. Situated at a distance of approximately
8 km from the Pune city of Maharashtra, the park was established
in 1986
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Pavnar
Pavnar comes under the Wardha district and lies right on
the edge of the Dham River. It is significant from historical
point of view and is counted amongst the most prehistoric
colonies in the district. Pavnar, which lies around 65
km from Nagpur, is known for Gandhi Kuti and the Paramdham
Ashram of Vinobaji.
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Khekranala
Khekranala, located amidst the Khapra range forests of
Maharashtra, is situated approximately 55 km from the heart
of Nagpur. One of the major attractions of this place comprises
of a magnificent dam, located in picturesque surroundings.
The lush greenery of Khekranala, combined with its pristine
locales and wholesome environment, draws tourists from
various parts of the state.
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