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PLACES TO VISIT


Nagzira

The Nazira santury lies in Sakoli range of Bhandara forest Division, extending over 136,14 sq.km. The forest of Nagzira have the advantage of two perennial tanks, both being ideal habitat for wield life. The tanks not only guarantee a source of water, but they also heighten than beauty of the landscape.

How to Go Nagzira 

Air :- Nearest airport is Nagpur, 160 km.
Rail :- Nearest railway head is Gondia, 25 km, on South-Eastern Railways.   
Mumbai-Gondia : 967 km.
Nagpur-Gondia : 130 km.

Road

Mumbai-Nagzira : 1035 km
Mumbai-Nasik-Jalgaon-Amravati-Nagpur-Bhandara-Nagzira
Nagpur-Nagzira : 170 km
Nagpur-Bhandara-Nagzira
Gondia-Nagzira : 25 km
Chorkhamara-Nagzira : 12 km
S.T. buses ply from Nagpur, Gondia and Bhandara to Nagzira.

Where to Say

Rest House, Nagzira : Class I : 2 Suites.
Rest House, Nagzira : Class II : 2 Suites.

Reservation

Divisional forest office Sakoli.

What to See

The animal commnoly seen in the santuary are the tiger, panther, bison, sambar, antelope, blue-bull, chital, barking deer and mouse deer. The birds are plenty and colourfull.

Pratapgad

This is situate in the Arjuni Morgaon taluka. In the nearby hilly region is the old fort of Pratapgad. There is a Mahadev temple here. At the time of Mahashivaratri, a big fair is held at this place.

Itiyadoh

Itiyadoh Tank This place is in Arjuni Morgaon taluka. The dam here is worth a visit.

Navegaon Bandh

The national park here is a tourist attraction. Many birds and animals are found here in large numbers. 


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