Melghat Tiger Reserve-Maharashtra India
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Melghat Tiger Reserve


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Melghat tiger reserve is located in the Amravati district of Maharashtra in the southern part of Satpura Hills. The southwestern boundary of the resrve comprises of a high ridge that runs east-west with the highest point at Vairat. The area is catchment to the five major rivers namely Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti that forms the northeastern boundary of the reserve. The forest is Tropical Dry Deciduous in nature, dominated by Teak. The rugger topography of Melghat with only a few entry points offers a natural protection from poachers ad the continuity of forests in the Satpura range guarantees long term conservation potential of the area. Melghat tiger reserve was established as wildlife sanctuary in 1967 and was declared as Tiger reserve in 1974 with the core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park, with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary, with an area of 788.28 sq. km. The Gavilgarh Fort and Narnala Fort add to the aesthetic values of the area. The visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy serene forests in the backdrop. The Reserve area has been divided into three zones for management and to strike a balance between the biodiversity conservation and ecologically sustainable community development. Protection and habitat management are the main efforts that are being taken care of along with man-animal conflicts that have been tackled on a priority basis.

Sanctuary :

Tiger Reserve



Area :

1677 square km



Year Of Establishment :

1974



Address of the Official Incharge :

Melghat Tiger Reserve Camp Road, ,Amravati-444602, Maharashtra



Phone No :

0721-2662792 (O)



Fax No :

0721-2662792



Email :

0721-2662792



Temperatures :

Varies from 6ºC to 43.6ºC. Winter is cool and summer is extremely hot



Nearest Town :

Chikaldhara



Time to Visit :

1st October to 30th June



Animal in Melghat Tiger Reserve

Tiger, leopard, gaur, sambar, chousinga, nilgai, barking deer, wild boar, monkey, sloth bear, cheetal, wild dog, hyena, jackal, etc

Resorts in Melghat Tiger Reserve

Green Vallies Resort

Green Vallies Resort is located at Chikhaladara ( Maharastra- Indaa) at 230 kms from Nagpur and 90 km from Amrawati. When you come to Green Vallies Resort it’s almost like coming home – you can be sure we’ll make you feel on top of the word with us. Centrally located, Green Vallies Resort is a world with a distinctive ambience. This beautiful resort resembles typical cottages. All the rooms are tastefully furnished and have wooden cupboards, and separate sitting arrangement. You can choose from the various configurations like the 20 spacious Family Cottages the Maharaja Cottage, Executive Cottage (Double Bed for 2 persons) (2 Double Bed 04 person) Deluxe Cottages, Economy Cottages (Double Bed for 2 persons) (2 Double Bed 04 person). All wooden structure of the resort will remind you of the old days with patios in the front and carved roofs the headboard of the beds Our Resort all all the facilities that one could ask for and to name a few, we have a Restaurant serving VEG and NON VEG Cusine Eating out is an exhilarating experience at GAVILGAD BAR AND RESTAURANT. The delicious cuisine we serve in our restaurants Tth Varahadi cuisine or even feast on world cuisines like Continental or Chinese. We can proudly say that our Varadhi cuisine style is authentic and prepared by chefs brought straight from the Land of the toughness with full of natural enjoyment. Well appointed Rooms with all the modern amenities like Telephone, Running Hot and Cold water in Bathrooms , pluse Interior and a spacious area to full fill your joy leave with nature Enjoyed with family and relaxed with complete peace of mind Romantic getaway with a kid who also enjoyed Green Vallies Resort is committed to the concept of “Responsible Tourism” through which it seeks to enhance the economic, social and environmental well-being of the host community, apart from incentivizing the retention and regeneration of their unique culture, The brand “Green Vallies” is committed to employing the best in envoi mental and ecological practices in technology, equipment and operational processes.

Travel Information for Melghat Tiger Reserve


General Information :

Entry Fee Rs. 20/-per adult, Rs.10/- per Child. Vehicle entry fee Rs 20/- Guide fee Rs 40/-.



Location :

Amravati



Best Time To Visit :

February to May.



How to Reach Melghat Tiger Reserve


  By Air :

The closest airport is located at Nagpur (225kms).



  By Rail :

The closest railway station is located at Badnera (110kms).



  By Road :

The sanctuary is well connected to major places.



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