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Navegaon National Park, Gondia.
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Location:
Navegaon
National Park is located in Navegaon, Gondia.
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Biodiversity:
Nature here is wreathed in
smiles, with the peerless Navegaon Lake spreading its silvery mirror neath the
mountains over an expanse of 11 sq. km. The crystal-clear sheet of water
presents a scene of sparkling loveliness specially on a moon-lit night. The
water impounded by the dam at Itiadoh, not far away from Navegaon, would greatly
enhance the picturesque beauty around. There is an interesting legend about
Navegaon Lake. It is said to have been built by one Kolu Patel Koli at the
beginning of the eighteenth century. He is now defined as Kolasur Deo and
his shrine is on one of the peaks surrounding the lake. The peaks are known as 'sat
bahini' or the 'seven sisters'. It is believed that these deities helped Kolu
in building the lake. On the fringe of the lake is an idol of Hanuman, the deity
of strength, whose feet are said to go below the embankment.
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Flora:
The forest is typical "Southern mixed
dry deciduous forest". The main species are Teak, Haldu, Jamun, Kawat,
Mahua, Ain, Bhel and Bhor etc.
Fauna:
Tigers, Panthers,
Bisons, Sambars, Nilgais, Chitals, Wild boars, Sloth bears, and Wild dogs are main wild life species in
this national park .
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Forest Area
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Tourist
Information
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Best time to visit:
April to May
Entry timings:
Between sunrise to sun set.
During the rest hrs. entry in the national park is strictly prohibited.
Nearest Airport:
Nagpur (150 Kms.)
By Rail:
Deulgaon on Chandrapur-Gondia
Railway line is the nearest railway station (2 kms.)
By Road:
Navegaon (10 Kms.) is the
closest town.
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Accommodations:
| Type |
No. of suites |
Reservation authority |
| Log hut Rest House |
2 (4 beds) |
D.C.F., Wildlife, Gondia. |
| Holiday homes Rest House |
8 (16 beds) |
D.C.F., Wildlife, Gondia. |
| Sanjay Kuti Rest Houses |
2 (4 beds) |
D.C.F., Wildlife, Gondia. |
| Youth Hostel |
28 beds |
D.C.F., Wildlife, Gondia. |
| Tents |
15 |
D.C.F., Wildlife, Gondia. |
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Address
and Telephone numbers:
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Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife),
Bhandara,
at Gondia, Mulchul Road, Ashirwad Nagar, Ashirwad Bhavan, Gondia
441601 India
91-7182-226399
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