Thursday, January 13, 2011

Maharashtra Jungle Safari



The nature lovers, who come to India to explore its rich wildlife, must make a sojourn at 
Maharashtra also.
The state is virtually a delight for those who love to visit wildlife sanctuaries and national parks 
and be a witness to nature's beauty.
A paradise for the nature lovers, Maharashtra has always been one of the greatest promoters of  
wildlife.
The majestic forest, the rare species of animals and the fishes make Maharashtra a hub for 
wildlife. The true beauty of nature is unleashed here. There are the most famous flora and fauna 
all at a place to be found in Maharashtra.
The various protected areas here are home to a wide variety of wildlife, comprising of Tigers, 
Crocodiles, Bison, Gawas, Neelgais, wild Deer, Sambars, etc. Apart from that, they serve as 
home to numerous birds and are also visited by the most exotic migratory birds every year.


Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is positioned in the picturesque hilly areas of Borivali,Mumbai
Also well known by the name of 'Borivali National Park. It natures a varied range of flora and 
fauna. Located close to the city,this park, on a sprawling land of 104sq.km. draws a large 
number of   Read more...


Melghat Tiger Reserve
The exquisite hill forest, thick undergrowth and moss covered trees underscores its virgin 
 confines. It lies in the northern extreme of the Amravati District on border of Madhya Pradesh,
 in the South-western Read more...




Phansad Wildlife Santuary
The Phansad Wildlife Santuary, in Raigad District is about 152km. from Mumbai via Panvel,Pen 
& Alibag. The Santuary is spread across an area of 52 sq.km. The Murud-Roha road passes 
through the Santuary. The gentle hills of the Phansad Wildlife Santuary in Raigad in the state of 
Maharashtra are positioned  Read more



Tadoba National Park
Often Referred to as "The Jewel Of Vidarbha" the Tadoba National Park lies in the district of 
Chandrapur in the north-eastern part of Maharashtra.
According to popular legend, the village chief died while valiantly confronting the tiger. His 
courage is eulogized to this day to the extent that he is worshipped by the localities as the deity 
'Tadoba'. Read more...


Koyna Wildlife Santuary
The Koyna Wildlife Santuary is an exotic Santuary dotted with an abundance of flora and fauna.
Nestled in the beautiful  western Ghats,the santuary sprawls over an area of about 426.52 
sq.km. The Santuary is marked by dense forests with three major sections, Vasota, Maharkhor 
and Indavli met. and the rivers Koyna, Kandati, and Solashi.Read more...




Nagzira Wildlife Santuary
Nagzira Wildlife santuary is located in the midst of the Tirora range in the district of Bhandara.
The santuary covers a wide area of about 152.810 sq.km.
The santuary comprises  of various hills along with various small lakes. There are various lakes 
like Nagzira lake, Balapur lake, Murpar lake, Rengepar lake, Read more...




Navegaon National Park
Navegaon National Park is located in the Navegaon area of Maharashtra, at a distance of
approximately 150km. from the city. It is one of the most popular Forest Reserve of the Vidarbha 
region of the state and was established in 18th century. Sprawled over an area of almost 
135sq.km., the wild park comprises of a deer park, an aviary, 3 landscaped garden and Dr. 
Salim Ali Bird Read more...


Chandoli National Park
Chandoli National Park is one of the most popular national park in Maharashtra. This exciting
park is situated on the western region of the Maharashtra state. This has become the major stop 
for wildlife enthusiasts. This may be due to the reason that it offers some of the most sprawling 
vegetation within the national park. This park offers some of the widest  varieties of the animals 
that ranges from mammals,  Read more...



Pench National Park
The Pench National Park is situated in the north-western state of Maharashtra in India and is 
located at a  distance of 70km. from the city of Nagpur.It spread over a vast area of 275 sq.km. 
and the park stretches out into neighboring state of Madhya Pradesh.
The Pench National Park in Maharashtra is positioned at the bottom of   the Satpura ranges and 
beside the vast Read more...


Sagareshwar Wildlife Santuary
The Sagareshwar Wildlife Santuary is a significant endeavor in conservation in that it is almost 
entirely a man made santuary, created through a planned afforestation programme, with the 
unreserved co-operation of the local population of three tehsils namely Khanapur, walva, and 
Palus tehsils Read more...