| Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Maharashtra, India |
| Coordinates | 21°14′55″N 79°59′16″E / 21.248502°N 79.987764°E |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests |
Etymology
editTopography
editNagzira wildlife sanctuary is located in the Tirora Range of Bhandara Forest Division of Maharashtra.[1] Sanctuary is spread over 136.14 sq.km and has two perennial tanks. These two tanks are main source of water for animals and also adds to the beauty.[2] Over 30000 tourist visit Nagzira every year.[3] There is strong demand from conservationists to declare Nagzira as tiger reserve as it has 18-20 tiger population.[4]
Flora and Fauna
editThis sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians.[5] The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species. Wild animals found here are the tiger, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog. There are also ten tigers, panthers and one elephant.[5] The nearest airport is Nagpur (~120 km). Close by rail stations are Nagpur (~120 km), Gondia (~45 km) and Bhandara (~75 km).
Threats
editVisitor information
editOctober 1 - January 31 -- 7 am to 6 pm. February 1 - June 15 -- 7 am to 7 pm. June 16 - September 30 -- Closed. http://www.nagzira.com/
Fees
editProvision of vehicles
editProvision of Guides
editNearby attraction
editNearby attractions includes Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km), Pratapgad (70 km)[6] Tadoba National park (150kms), Pench National Park (140kms), and Kanha National Park (250kms).[7]
Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Maharashtra
References
edit- ^ "Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary". Bharatonline. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Places To Visit". Gondia.com. Retrieved Feb 02, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Unruly tourists create ruckus at nagzira sanctuary". merinews.com. Retrieved Feb 02, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Declare Nagzira as tiger reserve, urge conservationists". TOI. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ a b "Nagzira". Maharashtratourism. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Nagzira". Maharashtratourism. Retrieved Feb 01, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Nagzira sanctuary". maharashtra-tourism.com. Retrieved Feb 07, 2011.
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