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Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature. The sanctuary has a number of fish, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four species of amphibians. The invertebrate fauna includes, besides a number of insects and ant species, several species of butterflies. Nearly 30,000 tourists visits this sanctuary annually. Wild animals to spot are the tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog

Other places of interest are Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad (70 km).

Most of the animals need salt.  They obtain required mineral and micro nutrients through salts.  It is observed that natural salt licks are available at some places in the conservation unit.  It is difficult to know each and every salt lick in the area.  Still some salt licks which are being used extensively have been identified.  Salt licks area mainly used by Gaur, Chital, Sambar, Langur, Peafowl etc.  Extensive use is evident from hoof prints and amount of salt licked by them.  Natural salt licks are supplemented by artificial salt licks bricks every year

Wallowing grounds are very essential for herbivore such as Sambar.  Chital, Wild bore, etc. for fulfilling their psychological instincts.  Hence artificial wallowing grounds are created along Tiger road, Bison road, Chital road and Circular road.  These wallowing grounds are of size 5mtrs x 5mtrs x 30mtrs.  Approximately.

Do and Donts

• Visit Nagzira as per the schedule and timings mentioned in ecotourism information.

• Vehicular movement is pre decided please follow the instruction given at the entry gates.

• Drive slowly to ensure the safety of animals and also better chances of sighting of animals.

• No horn please , Animals have  the first right on the way.

• Authorized guide is mandatory.

• Listen to Jungle calls. Playing music is prohibited.

• Getting out of the vehicle is dangerous and prohibited.

• Don’t litter or kindle a fire.

• Alcohol and Non-vegetarian food is not allowed inside the jungle . Try out the food in Nagzira Canteen.
  Do visit the office in case of any difficulties.

Visiting Timings

October 1 - January 31 -- 7 am to 6 pm.
February 1 - June 15 -- 7 am to 7 pm.
June 16 - September 30 -- Closed

Weather

For most of the year, temperatures are moderate and pleasant.
The best time to visit is during April and May

Getting There

• The nearest airport is Nagpur.

• The nearest bus stand is Sakoli, 22 km away.

• Close by rail stations are Nagpur (122 km), Gondia (45 km) and Bhandara (75 km)