Yedshi Ramling Wildlife Sanctuary, Osmanabad

Inside sanctuary

Location:
 This sanctuary is situated in the villages of Yedshi, Wadgaon and Bhanasgaon of Osmanabad and Kalamb Tehsil of Osmanabad district.

Biodiversity:

Flora:

The area has dry deciduous forest with stunted tree growth and mainly thorny species. Major tree species are Dhawda, Salai, Babuldhaman, Apta, Sitaphal, Hiwar, Bor, Khair etc.
Shrubs include Karwand, Lantana etc. Also trees like Arjun, Teak, Sandal, Bel, Dikamals are found. Grasses include shedya, mavvel, Kusali etc.
Fauna:

Chinkara, Hyena, Wolf, Wild bear, Fox, Black duck, Hares, Peacock has major dominance in number. So far more than 100 species of birds have been recorded.

Tourist Information:
Nearest Airport:  Aurangabad

Best time to visit:  October to June.

By Rail:  Yedshi is the railway station on the way to Miraj. Later narrow gauge rail line passes through region.

By Road:  Latur-Barshi road, Yedshi-Sonegaon-Bhanasgaon road passes through sanctuary. 

Accommodations:

Type

No. of suites

Reservation authority
Railway rest house 25 suites Railway office, Solapur.
orest rest home 01 suites Dy. CF Aurangabad

Address & Phone Number:
Range Forest Officer, (Wildlife), 
Yedshi, Ramling, 
C/O Range Forest Officer, Tuljapur 
at Osmanabad, Maharashtra, India.

00-91-2472-23408
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