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Gugamal National Park ,
Melghat.(Part of Melghat tiger Reserve)
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Location:
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni Tehsils
of Amaravati District in Satpuda hill range. |
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| Melghat in Mansoon |
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Biodiversity:
This
tiger reserve of 1676.93 Sq. km. was founded in 1974 with
objectives of maintaining viable tiger population and preserve
the national heritage for posterity.
Flora:
The forest in rugged
and hilly area of Melghat is typical Southern dry deciduous forest. This
consist mainly of Tectona grandis, Ain, Tiwas, Aola, Lendia, Dhawada, Kusum are the important tree species. Bamboo
is widely spread in the forests. Some orchids and strobilanthes in the upper
hills. The area is rich in Medicinal plants.
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Fauna:
There are 750 species of plants in the area. There are 260 species of birds
in the published checklist. Serpant eagle, Paradise Flycatchers are commonly
seen in the area. The area is rich in wild mammals. Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear,
Wild dog, Jackal, Hyaena, Chausingha, Sambar, Gaur, Barking, deer, Wild boar,
Mondeys are commonly seen. Ratel, Pangolin, Cheetal, Mouse deer are rarely seen.
There are about 25 types of fishes, many varieties of Butterflies.
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Female Gaur
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Tourist information
Best time to
visit: October to June.
How to reach
Nearest Airport:
Nagpur(225 kmw.)
Nearest Railway:
Badnera / Amravati (110 kms.)
By road:
The Tiger Reserve is approachable by State
highway from Paratwada to Dharni. Semadoh village has Nature Interpretation
facility. Tourists can reach at Semadoh from Badnera / Amaravati ( 100-110 kms.)
within 3 hours
by road.
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Accommodation
Dormitories:
4 consisting of total
64 beds in Semadoh
Huts:
10 twin bedded tourist
huts in Semadoh. In addition there are forests rest houses in Dhakna, Dhargad,
Chaurakund, Ranguveli, Chunkhadi, Kolkaz, Jarida, Makhalara, Hatru and Raipur.
The reservation for aforesaid
accommodation is done by Deputy Conservator of Forests, at Paratwada,
Amaravati.
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Other
Attractions:
Tourists can study Korku tribal
culture and enjoy trekking, bird watching, meditation and all glimpses of Nature
and Wildlife.
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Address
and Telephone numbers:
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Conservator of Forests & Field
Director,
Project Tiger Melghat, Amravati - 444602
91-721-2662792.
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Melghat
Tiger Reserve, Division No.1,
Paratwada, Amravati - 444805 India
91-7223-220214
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