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Nandur
Mahyameshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Nasik
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| Nandur
Madhyameshwar's habitat, bird watchers' paradise |
Location:
Sanctuary is located in Niphad Tehsil of Nasik district.
Biodiversity:
Nandur Madhyameshwar stone pick up weir was constructed in 1907-13 on the
river Godavari just below the confluence of Kodwa and Goadavari rivers. The
water released from Gandapur and Darana water reservoirs upstream is stored at
Nandur Madhyameshwar and subsequently released from here through canals to
further places through canals for irrigation. As such the water level is always fluctuating
in Nandur Madhyameshwar lake. Annually lot of silts and organic matter carried
away with water flow is accumulated in the lake as such islands and shallow
water ponds have been created which has created water ponds, having biological enriched conditions by which
aquatic vegetation has been established. These are 23 small lakes. Thus site has
turned into good wetland habitat aptly described as 'Bharatpur of Maharashtra.
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In totality nearly 460 species of plants have been recorded along with 80
species of aquatic plant. The latter includes - Ipomea fistula, Ipomea aquatica,
Hygrophila auriculate, Phylanodiflora, Polygonum plebeium, Rumex dentatus,
Hydrilla verticulata, Vallisneria spiralis, Eichhornia, Typha angustata
etc. Babul, Neem, Tamarind, Jamun, Maharukh, Vilayati chinch, Mango, Pangara
Nilgiri etc. The surrounding areas and galphera are intensively cultivated for
wheat, Jowar, Sugarcane, Vegetables etc.
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Nearly 24 species of fishes
have been recorded in the reservior including Ompok Maculatus, Puntius Gawa
Mullya. So far more than 230 species of birds are recorded from this area out of
which 80 species are migratory. Migratory:
White stork, Glossy ibis,
Spoonbills, Flamigo, Goose Brahminy duck, Pintails, Mallard, Wigeon, Gargenery
shoveller, Pochardds, Cranes Shanks, Curlews, Pratincole wagtails, Godwits,
Weavers etc. Resident:
Black ibis, spotbills, Teals, little grabe,
Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, Stork, Kites, Vultures, Buzzards, Harriers, Osprey,
quails, Patridges, Eagles, waterhens, Sandpipe, Swifts, Grey hornbill, Peafowl
etc. Animals:
Ottar, Palm civet, Fishing cat, Jackal, Mangoose, Wolves and
many species of snakes etc are available.
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Tourist Information:
The area has
many temples in the vicinity, the water reservoir when filled in with water
gives panoramic scenic view of the surrounding and its fascinating fauna
attracts the visitors through out the year.
Best time to visit: December to February
Nearest Airport: Aurangabad
(180 Kms.), (Mumbai 225 Kms.)
By Rail: Niphad is small station on Mumbai-Bhusaval
railway line. Niphad to Khangaon Thadi 12 Kms.
By Road: From
Nasik - Chandoriphata - Saikheda - Khangaon Thadi - 40 Kms.
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Accommodations:
There are two suite rest house at
Khangaon Thadi for which reservation is to be done in advance from Executive
engineer, Irrigation, Nasik district, Nasik. For wooden boats, guides etc. Asst.
Conservator of forest RFO Nandur Madhyameshwar sanctuary has to be contacted
either at Nasik or Khangaon Thadi.
Address & Phone
Number:
ACF
(WL)
Nandur Madhmeshwar,
"Kale Bhuvan" plot No. 71514
opposite H.P.T.College, College Road, Nasik, 432005,
Maharashtra, India.
91-253-2317114
& 91-253-2317115
Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Maharashtra....
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