Nagzira wildlife sanctuary

Nagzira wildlife sanctuary


Nagzira wildlife sanctuary is located in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra at21°15′24″N80°1′30″E. This sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians.

Nearly 34 – species of mammal belonging to about 8 natural orders and 16 families are seen in this sanctuary, out of which about 14 species are of endangered status, namely Tiger, Panther, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Palm Civet, wolf, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Common Giant Flying Squirrel, Gaur, Four Horned Antelope, Mouse Deer, Pangolin etc

The avifauna of this sanctuary is it’s most attractive wildlife feature. Well over 166 species belonging to about 16 different orders and 47 families have been recorded here. Also as many as 15 species of migratory birds and about 42 species of local migrants are reported. One remarkable bird, “Bar-headed Goose” which is a winter migrant from Ladakh and Tibet inhabits Chorkhamara tank located adjoining the sanctuary. There are 13 bird species of endangered status including peafowl and the birds belonging to ‘ Accipitridae” family.

Location: 135km from Nagpur; 185 kms from Raipur & 45 kms from Gondia ///

Nearest Airport – Nagpur /// Nearest Railway Station: Gondia- 45 kms.

Best time to visit: March to June; in winter- 15 oct. to Feb.

Park closed: During Monsoon- 15th June to 14th Oct.

Booking of safari: advance booking

but entry permit for the sanctuary directly in the entrance gate

Safari by: open hued maruti jeep with jungle guide (mandatory; provide by forest department at the entrance gate)//Maximum no. of Guests per safari jeep – 6 pax. (Excluding driver and jungle guide).

Suggested Tour:

Tour Code: 502/ NWLS

Duration of tour: 2 Night/ 3 Days

Day1-Nagpur-Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary ( Nagpur is well connected with Mumbai, Delhi and other metro cities)

Day2-Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary- Morning and afternoon open jeep safari

Day3-Nagzira –morning safari and then after breakfast departure for Nagpur for your onwards destination.

Tour Concludes:

Note: Tour price includes four safari , 2 night accommodation, all food (2 breakfast, 2lunch, 2dinner) with mineral bottled water for drink, taxi with fuel from arrival till departure.

 

Caution: Try to obey the jungle rule accordingly in order. Respect the nature and enjoy the nature.

Do

Don’t

Keep mineral water while hiking Walk or drive night time in core area
Keep mosquito repellent Take any arms and weapons
Keep silence Take Crackles and music system
Use green or grey color cloth and cap while hiking. Feed the wild animal, birds and reptile
Keep binocular and camera Disturb the animal, birds and reptile
Keep proper permit and entry document Use plastic polythin
Keep blanket while safari in winter Mimicries  the animal and birds