Nagazira Wild-Life Sanctuary

The Nagazira Sanctuary lies in Tirora Range of Bhandara Forst Division, extending over 136.14 sq. km. The forest of Nagazira has the advantage of two perennial tanks, both being ideal habitat for wild life. The tanks not only guarantee a source of water, but they also heighten the beauty of the landscape.

How to Go

Air:: Nearest airport is Nagpur, 160 km.
Rail:: Nearest railhead is Gondia, 25 km, on South-Eastern Railway. Bombay-Gondia: 967 km. Nagpur-Gondia: 130 km.
Road:: Bombay-Nagzira: 1035 km (via Nashik-Jalgaon-Amravati-Nagpur-Bhandara). Nagpur-Nagazira: 170 km (via Bhandara). Gondia-Nagazira: 25 km. Chorkhamara-Nagazira: 12 km. S.T. Buses ply from Nagpur, Gondia, and Bhandara to Nagazira.

Where to Stay

Rest House Nagazira: Class I: 2 suites
Rest House Nagazira: Class II: 2 suites

What to See

The animals commonly seen in the sanctuary are the tiger, panther, bison, sloth bear, sambar, antelope, blue-bull, chital, barking deer and mouse deer.

The birds are plenty and colourful.

Difficult Words & Meanings

Sanctuary: A protected natural area where animals and birds can live safely.
Extending over: Covering a large area.
Perennial: Lasting all year round; not drying up in any season.
Habitat: The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Heighten: To increase or make something more intense, like beauty or excitement.
Landscape: All the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their scenic beauty.
Railhead: The furthest point a railway line has reached; the location of a train station.
Ply: To travel regularly over a route (used for buses, ships, etc.).