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Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:
Vidarbha Region,
Maharashtra
Coverage Area:
Main Attraction : The
Melghat Tiger Project
Best Time To Visit:
October To June
Accommodation : Semadoh Forest Lodge
Arrival Information :
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By Rail : Nearest
railway station from the sanctuary is
Badnera at 110-km on the Central Railway
branch
line.
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By Air :
Nearest airport is Akola, which is
150-km from the
sanctuary
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By Road : Nearest
bus depot is Amravati, which is 100-km from the sanctuary
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Nearby Excursions :
Gavilgad and Narnala Fort, the
Pandit Nehru Botanical Gardens, the Tribal Museum and the
Semadoh Lake located near the sanctuary
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Nearby Cities :
Chikhaldara Wildlife
Sanctuary is located in Amravati district of Vidarbha region. The only hill
station in the Vidarbha region offers one an abundance of wildlife, viewpoints,
lakes and waterfalls. This sanctuary is named after "Keechaka". This is the
place where Bhima killed Keechaka and threw him into the valley. It thus came to
be known as "Keechakadara" and Chikhaldara is its corruption. This is the only
coffee growing area in Maharashtra.
Fauna :
Tourists can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, and Wild Boar. One can even
spot Wild Dogs over here. Close by is the famous Melghat Tiger Project in
Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park, a natural habitat centre for about 82 tigers.
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