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Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the region of Bhamragarh in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This wildlife sanctuary is home to many species of animals, and tourists flock to this wildlife sanctuary to catch a glimpse of some exotic wildlife. Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an ideal spot for you to picnic with your family, and Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary also serves as a place of interest for people who are interested in studying wildlife and exploring the untamed. Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary covers a wide area, and encompasses an area of about 105 square meters within its range. Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary is also located bang in the middle of a moist deciduous forest. By taking a trip to here, you can come across many varieties of flora and fauna including leopards, wild boars, jungle fowl, flying squirrels, sloth bears and barking deer. These are the animals you can spot while in Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Some of the common trees that you can notice in the region are jamuns, kusums, bels, and bamboo trees. Two rivers also run through the Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary, and these are Parlkota River and Pamalgautam River. The green surroundings can calm you down and transport you back in time.  Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary enjoys the same climate as Nagpur due to its proximity to the place, with a little less humidity due to its location away from the coastline of Maharashtra.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 442710

STD Code: 7172

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Best Time to Visit:  Feb – May

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This sanctuary is located in Gadchiroli district in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra covering an area of 104.38-sq-km. Majority of the area is under thick forest that is wood land, with small patches of grass lands distributed over the entire protected area. The Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most beautiful wildlife sanctuaries in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Covering an area of approximately 104 square kilometers, the Bhamragarh wildlife sanctuary is a majestic place to visit for the nature lovers. The attraction is best known for its world class flora and fauna, and literally the heaven of all national parks. Its rich collection of vegetation and wild life is a real asset for any wildlife sanctuary. The major flora found in Bhamragarh wildlife sanctuary includes Salaia, Sal, Bel, Bamboo, Palas, Hiwar, Bija, Khair, Tendu, Dhawda, Zizphus Helicteres, Terminenalia species, Bel, Babul, Teak, etc. The commonly found shrubs include varieties of Vitex Nigundo, Isora, Casia Auriculata, Solanium Giganteum, Lantna etc.The fauna in Bhamragarh wildlife sanctuary is also quite remarkable. The major attraction is the tiger. The most commonly found species include Leopard, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Four-horned antelope, Barking deer, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Blue Bull, Hyena, Wildboar, Bear, Jungle Fowl, Crocodile, etc.

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By Air : Nearest airport is at Sonegaon Nagpur, 370-km via Chandrapur

By Train : The nearest railway station to Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the town of Ballarpur. This railway station, also called as the Ballarshah Railway Station, has frequent trains to the cities and towns of Bokaro, Dhanbad, Kochi and Bangalore. Train fares will range from a minimum of Rs 150 to 200, to a maximum of Rs 2500 for long distance travel through air conditioned coaches.

By BUS : The nearest bus stands from Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary are located in the towns of Aheri and Ballarpur. Frequent buses from these bus stands will be available to Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Lonavala, Nagpur, Aurangabad and Hyderabad, and other nearby destinations. Bus fares will range from a minimum of Rs 100 to fares of around Rs 400 to 500 for far off destinations. Buses will be available to all destinations in the district of Chandrapur.

By Taxi : Cabs can also be rented from the city of Nagpur in order to visit Bhamragarh Wildlife Sanctuary.

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