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Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature. The sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians. The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species, several species of butterflies. Nearly 30,000 tourists visits this sanctuary annually.
Flora: Ain, Dhavda, Bija, Garari, Tinsa, Tendu and
Surya, Teak and Bamboo.
Fauna: The animals commonly spotted are Tigers,
Panthers, Leopards, Bisons, Sloth Bears, Sambar,
Four-Headed Antelope, Blue Bull, Chital,
Barking Deers, Mouse Deers, Civet Cats, Jackals,
Jungle Cats, Spotted Hyena, and Hare. Among
the birds that are prominent and commonly seen
are Peafowl, the Grey Jungle Fowl and the Red Spur Fowl.
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Other places of interest are Navegaon National Park
(50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad
(70 km). |
Timings: October 1 - January 31 -- 7 am to 6 pm.
February 1 - June 15 -- 7 am to 7 pm.
June 16 - September 30 -- Closed. |
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| For most of the year, temperatures are moderate and pleasant. The best time to visit is during April and May. |
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 The nearest airport is Nagpur.
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 The nearest bus stand is Sakoli, 22 km away. |
 Close by rail stations are Nagpur (122 km), Gondia (45 km) and Bhandara (75 km). |
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