Indian Wildlife >> West India >> Maharashtra >> Katepurna Sanctuary.
Location:
Akola District, Maharashtra
Coverage Area: Four-Horned Antelope
And Barking Deer
Best Time To Visit:
October To June
Accommodation : Accommodation
facility is not available in the sanctuary as a day visit from
Akola may be sufficient.
Accommodations, suiting to all budgets are available
in Akola.
Arrival
Information :
-- By Rail : Nearest Railway Station is Akola at 40-km on the Mumbai - Nagpur rail line.
-- By Air : Nearest Airport is Sonegaon, Nagpur at 292-km from the sanctuary
-- By Road : Akola is 40-kms away from the sanctuary and is well connected by road
-- Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities : Akola
The sanctuary is located in Akola
district in Vidarbha region. It is in proximity of Akola and is mostly the
catchment area of Katepurna reservoir. This reservoir mostly attracts water
birds.
Flora :
The land vegetation is southern tropical dry deciduous forest and the detailed list of plants includes more than 115 species. Major tree species found in this area are Bahada, Dhawada, Moha, Tendu, Khair, Salai, Aola, Teude, etc.
Fauna :
The sanctuary is famous for Four-horned Antelope and Barking Deer. Other animals are Black Buck, Wolf, Leopard, Hyena, Wild Boar, Nilgai, Hare, Jungle Cat, Monkey, etc. Many species of common grassland and wetland birds are seen. Peafowl is the common bird spotted by tourist. The Katepurna water reservoir attracts migratory birds.
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