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Nagzira
Another wildlife sanctuary which is known for its verdant hills and dales, where the fauna offers a mesmerising blaze of colours, is the Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary. Ambling around in these idyllic environs is the sloth bear, tiger four horned antelope, the Bluebull, Chital, Barking Deer, Bison and the Panther. Besides these sanctuaries are alive with the Chirruping of the colourful and varied birds.
Apart from it, different species of insects, ants and butterflies are also available here. Tiger, panther, bison, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear and wild dog are the main wildlife of Nagzira. Nearly 30,000 tourists visit this sanctuary annually.
Navegaon National Park (50 km), Itiadoh Dam (65 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (60 km) and Pratapgad (70 km) are the other attractions of this sanctuary.
For most of the year, temperatures are moderate and pleasant. April and May are the best time to visit. Nearest airport is at Nagpur, nearest bus stand is at Sakoli (22 km). Nearest railway stations are Gondia (45 km) and Bhandara (75 km).
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