Indian Wildlife >> West India >> Maharashtra >> Navegaon National Park
Location:
Navegoan, Gondia,
Maharashtra
Coverage Area:
135-sq-km
Main Attraction:
A Deer Park, An Aviary,
Three Beautifully Landscaped
Gardens, And Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Best Time To Visit:
April To May
Accommodation :
Arrival
Information :
-- By
Rail : Deulgaon on Chandrapur-Gondia
railway line is the nearest
railway station, 2-km away from the park
-- By Air : Nearest airport is at Nagpur, 142-km away from the park.
-- By Road : The nearest bus stand is Navegaon 10-km away from the park
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Nearby Excursions :
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
(60 km), Itiadoh Dam (20
km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (15km)
and
Pratapgad (15 km).
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Nearby Cities :
The Navegaon National Park located in Navegoan, Gondia is one of the most popular forest resorts in the Vidarbha region. A picturesque lake with crystal clear water, stretching over an area of 11 sq. kms is set in the midst of hill ranges and can be approached through a series of winding trails. Strategically located, watch towers enable the visitor to Navegaon to catch a glimpse of the region's varied wildlife. It consists of a deer park, an aviary and three beautifully landscaped gardens.
Flora :
The forest is typical Southern mixed dry deciduous forest. The main species are Teak, Haldu, Jamun, Kawat, Mahua, Ain, Bhel and Bhor, etc.
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.
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