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Tansa
Wildlife Sanctuary, Thane
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Beautiful landscape of Tansa sanctuary
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Location:
Tansa wildlife sanctuary is
located in Wada, Shahapur and Mokhada Talukas of Thane district. The area of
sanctuary is about 320 sq.kms.
Biodiversity:
The wildlife sanctuary at
Tansa in Thana district comprises the catchment area of Tansa Lake and the
surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges in
Shahapur tahsil of Thana district. The glittering expanse of Tansa Lake is an
eye-catching spectacle and a perennial source of water to wild life in the
sanctuary. Being not far from the metropolis of Bombay, the sanctuary bids fair
to be of great attraction to its citizens.
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Flora:
The vegetation corresponds to the
"southern tropical moist deciduous forests". The density of
forest ranges between 0.5 to 0.8. Major tree species exist in the area are
Tectona grandis (Teak), Acacia catechu (Khair), Terminalia tomentosa (Ain),
Adina cordifolia (Hed), Mitragyna parviflora (Kalamb), Pterocarpes
marsupium (Bibla), etc.. Bamboo is also found in patches.
Fauna:
The forest in the sanctuary provide
ideal conditions of harbourage to a variety of birds and animals. There
are atleast 54 species of animals and 200 species of birds do exist in the
sanctuary. Major wild animals are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer,
Hyena, Wild boar etc..
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Other attractions:
The dense wooded forests of
Tansa sanctuary are great attraction for visitors from Mumbai, Thane and
adjoining region. The lakes of Tansa and Vaitarna are the major source of
drinking water supply to Mumbai and Thane. The other tourist places include the
famous historical fort of Mahuli, Mahadeo Temple at Tilsa and Plateau of
Suryamal.
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Tourist Information:
Best time to visit:
November to
May.
Nearest Airport: Mumbai (90 Kms.)
By Rail: The nearest railhead is Atgaon on the
Central Railway barely 13 Kms from the sanctuary. Khardi is 118 Kms from
Mumbai C.S.T..
By Road: From the city of Mumbai the sanctuary
is about 95 Kms. and can be accessed by road from Shahapur Town located on
Mumbai-Agra National Highway No.3.
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Accommodations:
| Types |
No. of Suites |
Reservation Authority |
| Log house, Tansa |
2 suites |
D.C.F. Wildlife,Thane. |
| Ascu hut, Tansa |
1 suite |
D.C.F. Wildlife,Thane. |
| Forest Rest house,Suryamal |
2 suites |
D.C.F. Wildlife,Thane. |
Address & Phone
Number:
Deputy Conservator of
Forests, (Wildlife),
Thane Wildlife Division, L.B.S.Marg, Naupada, Thane (West),
Maharashtra India 400 602.
91-22-25402522
Wildlife
Sanctuaries in Maharashtra....
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