Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary

About
Phansad WLS, in Raigad district is about 152 kms from Mumbai via Panvel, Pen and Alibaug. The sanctuary is spread across an area of 52 sqkm. The Murud-Roha road passes through the sanctuary.The entire forests and sanctuary were earlier private hunting block of the erstwhile Siddhi Nawab of the Janjira state. The Nawab constructed roads, water bodies, and evacuated several villages from the sanctuary.

Fauna:
Leopard is the major carnivore. The other animals include Heyena, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Sambhar, Barking deer, Bonnet Macaque, Wild boar and malabar giant squirrel. There aer 148 types of birds (including the interesting Pied hornbill, Three toed Kingfisher, Malkoha, Pitta), 90 species of butterflies (including Common Map, Black Prince, Nawab, Blue Mormon) and a number of poisonous and non poisonous snakes. About 710 species of plants have been identified here.

Transport:
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Roha at 30-km on the Konkan railway route.From Roha, state transport buses are avalilable.By Air: Nearest Airport from the sanctuary is Mumbai.By Road: Nearest Bus Stand is Alibag at 50-km from the sanctuary. Roha Bus Stand is 1 hour drive from the sanctuary.

Weather:
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is an all weather destination. However, summers could get a little difficult because of the heat and humidity. Migratory birds visit the sanctuary between November and January

Best Time To Visit:
November to March is the best time to visit the sanctuary.

Accommodation:
There are limited accommodation options in the wildlife sanctuary. Budget accommodation in tents, PWD rest houses and s inspection huts are available in the park. Since Phansad is a one-day destination, many tourists prefer staying at Kashid (10 km) where there are more accommodation budget and mid-range options available. Alibag also has more options to stay.

Nearby Excursions:
Jangira Fort