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Location:
Kolhapur District,
Maharashtra
Area: 351.16-sq-km
Best Time To Visit: March to end of May
Radhanagari
wildlife sanctuary is located in the between the areas of the major
reservoirs viz. "Shahu Sagar"and "Laxmi sagar" in
Kolhapur district. It covers an area 351.16-sq-km. The entire protected
area is undulating with steep escarpments. The soil is reddish and
lateritic. High percentage of bauxite ore is found in Plateaus or "Sadas".
Flora
The important
kinds of forests found are " Southern semi evergreen forest",
" Southern Moist Mixed deciduous forest" and " Southern
evergreen forest". The density of the forest crop in this area is
between 0.4 to 0.9. The main species found over here are Anjani, Jambul,
Hirda, Awala, Pisa, Ain, Kinjal, Amba, Kumbha, Bhoma, Chandala, Katak,
Nana, Umbar, Jambha, Gela, Bibba, etc.
One can find Karvi almost all over the area. Climbers such as Shikekai,
Garambi are quite frequently seen over here. Karvand, Vagati, Ranmiri,
Tamalpati, Toran, Dhayati, Kadipatta, Narkya, Murudsheng, are few shrubs
species and Medicinal plants found in the forest. Small quantity of
Bamboo is also found and quite a large numbers of ephemerals, bulbs of
seasonal plants are also found here.
Fauna
It is well known
for Bison (500), which is the tallest and the most splendid of living
Wild Oxen. Tourists can spot bull and calf running with its mother or a
large herd grazing in the jungles, which is a treat to the eyes and one
can recall with delight years later. Other animals, sheltered in the
sanctuary are Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer,
Sambar, Giant Squirrel, Wild Dogs, counted among some of the major
animals found in the protected area.
Many types of Reptiles, amphibians and bird species such as Vultures,
Eagles, Jungle Fowl, Quails, Plovers, Sand Pipers, Owlets, Doves, Owls,
Nightjars, Kingfishers, Bee-eater, Hornbills, Woodpeckers, Bulbul,
Flycatchers, Warblers, Wagtails, and Sunbirds are also commonly seen
over here.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: The
nearest airport is at Kolhapur, which is 65-km away from this place.
Rail: There is railway station at Kolhapur, which is 55-km away
from the sanctuary.
Road: Radhanagari is 55-km from Kolhapur on Kolhapur-Deogarh
state highway. Regular bus services are available.
WHERE TO STAY:
Government Rest
Houses are available for accommodation at Radhanagari and Dajipur
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