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Wildlife Parks / Sanctuaries
Rich in natural beauty, Maharashtra is a paradise for nature lovers. There are many wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife parks within the state, having a wide range of vegetation. Wildlife parks are the home to a number of animals and birds including Tiger, Crocodile, Bison, Gawa, Neelgai, Wild deer, Sambar and rare migratory birds.
These wildlife parks are equipped with jeep rides, night safaris, comfortable accommodation and efficient transport. 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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Anerdam Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The sanctuary is situated on the southwestern range of Satpura range in Shirpur Tehsil of Dhule District. It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary and other sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh.
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Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The sanctuary is located in the northern part of the Western Ghats. It is spread over three districts Pune, Thane and Raigad. There is a shrine in the forest with the Jyotirlinga, temple of Lord Shiva. Two major tributaries of river Krishna namely Bhima and Ghod originate from this area.
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Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The Chandoli Wildlife Sanctuary is located along the crest of North Sahyadri Range of Western Ghats. The sanctuary is one of the many highly protected ones as comprises a large variety of flora and fauna.
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Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary
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| It is situated at an altitude of 1118m and has the added dimension of being the only coffee-growing area in Maharashtra. It abounds in wildlife -- panthers, sloth bears, sambar, wild boar, and even the rarely seen wild dogs.
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Dajipur ( Radhanagari ) Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Dajipur is a beautiful jungle resort and is situated near the district of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg. The landscape is predominantly rugged and mountainous. The place has dense forest and is home to some wild animals like bison, wild deer, chital and some exotic variety of birds.
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Jayakwadi Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The Jayakwadi Bird Sanctuary is situated in Aurangabad and Ahmednagar district of the Marathwada region. The presence of the Nathsagar Lake in the sanctuary, make the surrounding areas rich in aquatic flora and fauna.
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Kalasubai Wildlife Sanctuary
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| The sanctuary area spreads from Kalasubai to Harischandragad in Akole Tehsil of Ahmednagar district. The area is a part of the Sahyadri hill ranges. The Kalsubai sanctuary is a challenge to trekkers as it is most rugged, hilly area and difficult to get accessibility.
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Karnala Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Karnala Bird Sanctuary is situated in Panvel Taluka of Raigad District of Konkan Region. This sanctuary is located at the bottom of the Karnala fort, which lies between Pen and Panvel. The sanctuary is known for its large variety of birds.
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Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary has dense forests with three major sections, Vasota, Maharkhor and Indavli Met. The sanctuary is endowed with natural protective boundaries – Shivasagar Lake on one side, and the slopes of the Western Ghats on both the sides.
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Random Pick |
| Indrai A range lying in the Nashik region of Sahyaadri starts from Surgana taluka and ends at Chandwad which follows upto Ankai near Manmad. This is the Ajanta-Satmala. The Taluka of Chandwad consist of four forts Rajdher, Koldher, Indrai & Chandwad. |
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