Tiger Reserves

About:

The Nagzira Tiger Reserve locked in the arms of nature is a beautiful tiger reserve rich in bio-diversity. Situated between the Bhandara district and Gondia district of Maharashtra, it is a place of real scenic beauty. The sight of freely roaming animals in the area astonishes you. The pure and fresh air of the region is nature's priceless gift. A trip to this place will mesmerize you with the picturesque landscape and the natural vegetation. The Nagzira Tiger Reserve area encloses five protected areas: New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Koka Wildlife Sanctuary, Navegaon Wildlife Sanctuary and Navegaon National Park.

Sanctuary :

Tiger Reserve

Area :

133.88 square km

Year Of Establishment :

2012

Address of the Official Incharge :

Balghat Road,,Near Union Bank,

Phone No :

07182 251 232

Fax No :

Email :

Temperatures :

6.5°C to 45°C

Nearest Town :

Gondia

Time to Visit :

October to June

General Information :

Covering an area of 135 sq kms, Navegaon Tiger Reserve was established in the 18th century in Maharashtra. This tiger reserve derives its name from word Nave + gaon which in Marathi means new village. This locality is also acknowledged as Navegaon Bandh Locality owing to the presence of large water body. In ancient days, tribal people together with their Gond King resided here. If you stroll down the history of this tiger reserve, you would find traces of Kohali Community that lived here in 1300 AD and beyond. Here agriculture was main source of livelihood, and resources for agriculture depended on the wishes of lord. To supplement the resources, lakes and water reservoirs were built which still remain here in this forest.

Location :

Located in Gondia district which lies in Maharashtra India

Best Time To Visit :

The temperature at Navegaon Tiger Reserve is pleasant all through the year.

How to Reach Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve

  By Air :

Nagpur is the nearest airport which is 120 kms away while for private planes Gondia is the nearest airport.

  By Rail :

The nearest railway station to Navegaon Tiger Reserve is Deulgaon on Chandrapur – Gondia. This railway line is the closest railway station which is just 2 kms away from the Navegaon National Park. Trains can be boarded from Gondia Railway Station. Other nearby stations are – Nagpur (150 kms) and Gondia (65 km).

  By Road :

Navegaon Tiger Reserve is well connected by road and can be reached by using any private or public transport bus or cab. Navegaon is the nearest bus stand which is 10 kms away from the park. Other modes of transport are available from the district headquarters Gondia and tehsil headquarters of Arjuni.