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Maharashtra
is home to a large number of animals and bird species, including
the tiger, Crocodile, Bison, Gawa, Neelgai, Wild Deer, Sambar
and rare migratory birds. The parks offer splendid opportunities
to see a variety of wildlife in a spectacularly natural setting.
There are many more types of birds than animals in Maharashtra,
like the bulbul, shama, cuckoo, parakeet, drongoes, Wagtails
Flycatchers, Purple Sunbirds, Grey Jungle Fowl, the great
Indian bustard and above all the beautiful peacock.
The
Tadoba National Park |
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This is a large park spread over many acres of lush green
forested land. Situated 45 kms from Chandrapur, Tadoba
is an extremely beautiful jungle of mixed teak forests
around a tranquil lake. The Tadoba National Park has migratory
ducks visiting its lake, and also swarms with crocodiles.
The rest houses are ideal for nature lovers as it commands
a lovely view of the lake and the distant green hills
beyond. Late nights are ideal times to see tigers, leopards,
gaur, nilgai, sambar and chital. The park has facilities
for tourists to stay overnight. |
Melghat
Tiger Reserve |
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This Reserve is in the enchanting sylvan beauty of the
woodlands and greenery of Melghat, in the Amravati district,
roams the tiger, and it is here that a greater part of
Project Tiger is being implemented. In the heart of the
luxuriant teak forests of Dhakna-Kolkaz is the Melghat
Tiger Reserve, where Panthers, Bison, Sambar, Chital and
the Flying Squirrel are familiar sights. |
Nagzira
Wild Life Sanctuary |
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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. |
The
Navegaon Forest Park |
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 Navegaon,
a popular forest park in the Vidarbha region, was built
in the 18th century. The picturesque lake set amidst lush
green hills at Navegaon has a watch-tower beside it, from
which visitors may find a bird's eye view of the surrounding
forest and its abundant wildlife. Best known for the Dr
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Navegaon is home to almost 60
per cent of the bird species found in the entire state.
Every winter, flocks of migratory birds visit the region.
Visitors can join the Jungle Safari and have a stroll
to see the Sambar, Chital and Langurs. Staying in a unique
tree-top house and riding a power or sail boat on the
lake, are thrilling pastimes. |
The
Dajipur Bison Sanctuary |
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 The
jungle resort of Dajipur is situated on the border of
Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts, near the backwaters
of the Radhanagiri 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. |
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