Indian Wildlife >> West India >> Maharashtra >> Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
Location:
Thane District, Maharashtra
Coverage Area:
320-sq-km
Main Attraction: Common
Langur and others .
Best Time To Visit:
November To May
Accommodation :
Arrival Information :
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By Rail :
Nearest railway station is Atgaon at 13-km on the Central
Railway line.
-- By Air : Nearest Airport is Mumbai at 90-km from the sanctuary.
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By Road : From
the city of Mumbai the sanctuary is about 95-Km and
can be accessed by road from
Shahapur
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Nearby Excursions :
Historical fort of Mahuli,
Mahadeo Temple at
-- Nearby Cities :
Tansa wildlife sanctuary is
located in Wada, Shahapur and Mokhada Talukas of Thane district. The wildlife
sanctuary at Tansa comprises the catchment area of Tansa Lake and the
surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges in
Shahapur Tehsil of Thana district. Tansa Lake is a perennial source of water to
wild life in the sanctuary.
Flora :
The land vegetation is southern tropical moist deciduous forest. The major tree species found in this area are Teak, Khair, Ain, Hed, Kalamb, Bibla, etc. Bamboo is also spotted in small patches over here.
Fauna :
This Wildlife Sanctuary hosts a wide range of species. There are around 50 species of animals and about 200 bird species in this area. Major wild animals are Panther, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Hyena, Wild boar, Leopard, Jackal, Four-Horned Antelope, Chital, Sambar, Hare, Common Langur, etc.
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