Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

About:
Adorned with a picturesque landscape and abundant vegetation, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary has 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians.Apart from it, different species of insects, ants and butterflies are also available here. Tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog are the main wildlife of Nagzira. Nearly 30,000 tourists visit this sanctuary annually.

Fauna:
Tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog

Transport:
Air: Nagpur
Rail: Gondia (45 km) and Bhandara (75 km).
Road: nearest bus stand is at Sakoli (22 km).

Weather:
For most of the year, temperatures are moderate and pleasant.

Best Time To Visit:
The best time to visit is during April and May

Accommodation:
For those tourists who are interested in staying close to the natural surroundings, eight rest houses having 19 suites of two beds each and one youth hostel of 32 beds capacity is available within the sanctuary. Total number of beds available is 70 beds.

Nearby Excursions:
Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad (70 km) are the other attractions of this sanctuary.