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Location:
On Bombay-Agra National Highway In Shirpur Tehsil Of Dhule
District, Maharahstra
Attraction: Nature Lovers' Paradise
Best Time To Visit: November To February
The sanctuary is
situated on southwestern range of Satpura range in Shirpur Tehsil of
Dhule District. It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary other
sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. Best Time To Visit to visit this
sanctuary is between the months of November to February.Flora
The present stage
of vegetation is degraded scrub forest with small patches of wooded
land. Flora of this place includes common trees like Khair, Hiwar,
Babul, Bel, Dhawda, Palas, Salaia, and Terminenalia species, etc. Common
shrubs include Vitex Nigundo, Zizphus Helicteres Isora, Solanium
Giganteum, Casia Auriculata and Lantna etc. Known locally as Kusal,
Bhuri, Rosa, Kunda, Sheda and Kusali, etc. are common grasses.
Fauna
The sanctuary was
once very rich in wildlife, now it is trying to regain its previous
status. Common animals found in this area are Barking Deer's, Chikaras,
Hares, Porcupines and Jungle Cats. Monitor Lizard is the common reptile
in this sanctuary. Among the migrant animals one can find over here are
Hyenas, Jackals, Wolves and Wild boars. Common resident birds include
Peafs, Qualis, Partridges, Egrets, Herons, Cormorants, Corts, Spot
Bills, Eagle Hamers, and Owls etc. One can also see variety of birds,
which migrate, to this area. Significant among them are Brahming Ducks,
Cranes, Stokes and many Waders.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest airport is at Aurangabad , which is 215-km from the
sanctuary.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Nardona, 40-km on Western Railway and
Chailsgaon, at 125-km on Mumbai-Bhusawal route.
Road: Nearest town is Shirpur, 15-km and nearest city is Dhule, 70-kms
from the sanctuary and both the places are well connected with regular
bus routes.
WHERE TO STAY
There is an
Irrigation Bungalow situated at the dam site for accommodation. Other
options include Forest Houses at Rohini and Chopada and a PWD Bungalow
at Shirpur.
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