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Rehkuri
Blackbuck Wildlife Sanctuary, Ahmadnagar
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| Sunset in sanctuary |
Blackbuck |
Location:
Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary is situated in
Karjat taluka in Ahmednagar district. The area of the sanctuary is 2.17 Sq. Kms.
Biodiversity:
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The forest type is dry deciduous scrub
forest. The main species are Acacia catechu (Khair), Acacia sp. (Hivar),
Dalbergia latifolia (Sisoo), Santalum album (Chandan), Ziziphus mauritiana (Ber),
Carissa opaca (Karwand), Alysicarpus bupleurifolius, Cyathocline purpurea,
Eriocauion diane, Merremia emarginata, Cucumis melo, Cyperus kyllingia, Striga
densiflora, Mareilea minuta.
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Fauna:
The area is rich in grassland fauna. The
main species are Antilope cervicapra Linn (Blackbuck), Gazelia bennetti (Chinkara),
Canis lupus (Wolf), Vulpes bengalensis (Indian Fox).
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Other attractions:
Lord Ganesh temple at Siddhatek
(30kms.) and Rashin Devi temple at Rashin (20kms.)
Tourist Information:
Best time to visit:
August to January
Nearest Airport: Pune (150 km.)
By Rail: Daund (70 Km.)
By Road: Karjat ( 8 km.)
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Accommodations:
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Reservation
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| Forest Rest House |
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Dy.C.F.(Wildlife),Pune |
Address & Phone
Number:
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife, Western Region,
New P.M.T. Building,
Swargate, Shankarshet Road, Pune 411042 Maharashtra,
India
91-20-24471465
Wildlife
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