Summer's here. This means peak season to spot the elusive big cats as well as the rest of the jungle folk who surface for their annual sunbathing sessions and aerial rendezvous. The Trip gives you a lowdown on some of the best places in Maharashtra to spot wildlife
Summer's here. This means peak season to spot the elusive big cats as well as the rest of the jungle folk who surface for their annual sunbathing sessions and aerial rendezvous. The Trip gives you a lowdown on some of the best places in Maharashtra to spot wildlifeSanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park
What To See: Leopard, Gecko, Musk Deer, Bonneted and Rhesus Macaque, Langur, Barking Deer, Asian Palm Civet, Hyena, Chausingha, Python, King Cobra, Monitor Lizard, Russell's and Bamboo Pit Viper, Monarch Butterfly, Jungle Owlets, Golden Oriole, Racket-Tailed Drongo, Hornbill, Egret, Heron, Minivet, Magpie.
When To Go: December-May (park is open throughout the year)
Distance: SGNP is 40 km from Mumbai by road
Karnala Bird Sanctuary
What To See: Golden Oriole, Peregrine Falcon, King Vulture, Crested Serpent Eagle, Ashy Minivet, Red-Breasted Flycatcher, Blackbird, Black-Headed Cuckoo-Shrike, Blue-Throat, Blue-Headed Rock Thrush
When To Go: October-April
Distance: Karnala is 49 km from Mumbai by road
Melghat Tiger Reserve
What To See: Bengal Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Sambar, Gaur, Barking Deer, Nilgai (Blue Bull), Chital, Chausingha (Four-Antlered Deer), Flying Squirrel, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Porcupine, Pangolin, Mouse Deer, Python, Black-Naped Hare
When To Go: December-May
Distance: Melghat is 102 kms from Nagpur, the nearest road, rail and air link
Pench National Park
What To See: Bengal Tiger, Gaur, Jackal, Peacock, Chausingha, Sambhar, Wild Boar, Langur, Nilgai, Bee Eater, Pond Heron, Blue Jay, Myna, Parakeet, White-Eyed Buzzard, Indian Grey Hornbill, Magpie, Drongo, Jungle Babbler, Black Rimmed and Golden Back Woodpeckers, Spotted Dove, Cormorant, Jungle Owlet
When To Go: December-May
Distance: Pench is 93 kms from Nagpur, the nearest road, rail and air link
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
What To See:Bengal Tiger, Panther, Leopard, Gaur, Sambhar, Nilgai, Chital, Spotted Hyena, Wild boar, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog
When To Go: October-June
Distance: Nagzira is 130 kms from Nagpur, the nearest road, rail and air link
Tadoba Andhari National Park
What To See: Bengal Tiger, Gaur, Sloth Bear, Leopard, Cormorant, Heron, Ibis, Stork, Bar-Headed Goose, Buzzard, Eagle, Quail, Purple Swamp Hen, Bronze Winged Jacana, Common Redshank, Common and Wood Sandpiper
When To Go: December-May
Distance: Tadoba is 93 kms from Nagpur, the nearest road, rail and air link
Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
What To See: Gaur (Indian Bison), Wild Deer, Chital, Sloth Bear, Langur, Macaque
When To Go: March-June
Distance: Dajipur is 80 kms from Kolhapur, the nearest road and rail link
