Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary Online Safari Booking in Nagpur, Maharashtra

How to Reach

Air: The nearest airport is at Nagpur. From here, hire a taxi to reach the sanctuary. The sanctuary is 160 kms away from Nagpur Airport.

Rail: The nearest railway station is Gondia Railway Station (25 kms). From here one can hire a taxi or bus.

Road: The nearest bus-stand is also at Sakolii (22 kms) on Nagpur-Calcutta National highway.

Flora

The Sanctuary is a diversity of many rich plantations and vegetation. It is one of the southern tropical dry deciduous forests that are found in India. The mixed forest which is an abundance of nature and its marvels consist of thorny plants, bamboo trees, teak plantations, grasslands, moist soil and valleys. There are many fresh water bodies present inside the forest along-with Nagzira Lake which boosts the greenery and serves life to many species of fauna that reside here, privileged.

Fauna

Nagzira is home to many varieties of wild animals and avifauna. One can find 34 mammal species, 166 species of birds, 36 reptile species and also 49 butterfly species in the park. The park is a divine paradise situated in the middle of the country and some major mammals that are found in the park are Tiger, Sambar Deer, Chital, Wild Boar, Indian Gaur, Nilgai, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Wolf, Mouse Deer, Jackal, Ratel, Common Giant Flying Squirrel, Four-horned Antelope and Pangolin. The Park is also famous for harboring a number of reptiles such as Dhaman, Russel’s Viper, Indian-rock Python, Checkered Keelback, Indian Cobra and Common Monitor to name a few.
A remarkable destination for birding, a true bird-watcher will surely claim his/her love here to many resident and migratory birds. Among 166 species of birds that are vividly found here, one such bird is the Bar-headed goose, which migrates here from Ladakh and Tibet in winters. Another bird that can also be seen is a Peafowl (commonly known as Peacock). Out of all the species of fauna that is found here, one may also appreciate the true beauty that the Butterfly defines. About 9 families of the butterfly species are found here and the most important among them are Common Rose, Common Indian Crow, Common Mormon, Lime Butterfly, Black Rajah, Common Sailor etc.

Weather

Nagzira has a moderate weather throughout the year.

Summers (Mar-Jun) – the temperature may rise to 45 degrees. We advise you to carry light cotton clothing.

Monsoons (Jul-Sep), the park remains closed due to heavy rainfall.

Winters (Nov-Feb), the temperature may drop as low as 6.5 degrees. We recommend you to take enough warm clothes, during the trip in winters.