Navegaon, a popular forest resort in the Vidarbha region, the eastern most part of Maharashtra, was built in the 18th century. The picturesque lake set amidst lush green hills at Navegaon, has a watch-tower beside it. One can get a bird's eye view of the surrounding forest and marvel at the exciting wildlife from the watch-tower. The Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Navegaon is home to almost 60 % of the bird species found in entire Maharashtra. Every winter, flocks of beautiful migratory birds visit the lake -- a rare treat for the eyes.
One can also join the jungle safari and
stroll through the beautiful forest, crossing paths with leopards, sloth bears,
gaurs, sambars, chitals and langoors. Staying in the unique tree-top house,
riding a power or sail boat on the lake, are thrilling pastimes. Nearly 50,000
tourists visits this tourist complex annually. Places of interest around the
national park are Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary (60 km), Itiadoh Dam (20 km),
Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (15 km) and Pratapgad (15 km).
Flora: Teak, Haldu, Jamun, Kawat, Mahua, Ain, Bhel
and Bhor.
Fauna:
Though Navegaon is better known as a bird
sanctuary, a number of wild animals could also be
sighted. Tigers, Panthers, Bisons, Sambars,
Nilgais, Chitals, Wild boars, Sloth Bears, and
Wild Dogs are main wild life species in this
national park.
|