Around Nagpur Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Nagpur

• Ramtek
• Wardha
• Nagzir a Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nawegaon National Park
• Pench National Park
• Tadoba National Park
• Dhakna - Kolkaz Wildlife Sanctuary 

Ramtek (58kms.)

This legendary pilgrim centre has numerous temples dedicated to Lord Rama, Sita and Laxmana, who tarried awhile here. Kalidasa, the famous poet is also believed to have stayed here and wrote his masterpieces. Amajor 15-day fair is held in November.

Wardha (67 kms.)

It is a convenient base for visiting the two most famous centres of modern pilgrimage, Gindhiji's Sewagram and Vinobha Shave's Paunar. Wardha is a railway junction on central Railway.

Nagzir a Wildlife Sanctuary (170 kms.)

The scenic sanctuary sprawls amidst the Tirora range of Bhandara Forest Division and is me to tiger, panther, bison, sloth bear, sambar, antelope, chital etc. The best time to visit is during April and May. Nearest bus stand is Sakoli, 22 kms. away. Other nearby towns are - Gondia (45 km) and Bhandara (75 km).

Nawegaon National Park (132 kms.)

It is inhabited by a rich and varied wildlife. The Nawegaon lake is believed to have been ailt by Kolu Patel Koli in the 18th century. The Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Nawegaon home to almost 60 % of the bird species found in entire Maharashtra. Every winter ;autiful migratory birds visit the lake.

Pench National Park (70 kms.)

he park covers an area of 257.26 sq kms and comprises of tropical dry deciduous >rests, which are home to tiger, panther, gaur, sambar, chital, barking deer, blue bull, mcaque, langoor, wild boar, bear, wild dogs and civet cat. Best time to visit is from ebruary to April. It is just 35 kms. From Ramtek.

Tadoba National Park (127 kms.)

It is the best known game sanctuary of Maharashtra. The forests here teems with animals like panthers, sambars, bisons, deers etc. Bird life too is diverse and colourful.The lake in the middle of the park is held sacred by the tribals and is a haven for crocodiles. The best season to visit is from March to May.

Dhakna - Kolkaz Wildlife Sanctuary (279 kms.)

This unique sanctuary in Amravati district is located amidst the verdant valleys of the Rivers Sipna and Dolar. Dhakna is 29 km. ahead of Kolkaz. This is the Melghat Tiger Reserve, even richer in other animal and bird life.