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Location: Navegoan, Gondia,
Maharashtra
Coverage Area: 135-sq-km
Main Attraction: A Deer Park, An Aviary,
Three Beautifully Landscaped Gardens, And Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Best Time To Visit: April To May
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
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Rail : Deulgaon on Chandrapur-Gondia
railway line is the nearest railway station, 2-km away from the park
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By Air :
Nearest airport is at Nagpur,
142-km away from the park.
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By Road : The
nearest bus stand is Navegaon 10-km away from the park
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Nearby Excursions : Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
(60 km), Itiadoh Dam (20 km), Tibetan Camp at Gothangaon (15km)
and Pratapgad (15 km).
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Nearby Cities :
The Navegaon National Park
located in Navegoan, Gondia is one of the most popular forest resorts in the
Vidarbha region. A picturesque lake with crystal clear water, stretching over an
area of 11 sq. kms is set in the midst of hill ranges and can be approached
through a series of winding trails. Strategically located, watch towers enable
the visitor to Navegaon to catch a glimpse of the region's varied wildlife. It
consists of a deer park, an aviary and three beautifully landscaped gardens.
Flora :
The forest is typical Southern mixed
dry deciduous forest. The main species are Teak, Haldu, Jamun, Kawat, Mahua, Ain,
Bhel and Bhor, etc.
Fauna :
Though Navegaon is better known as a
bird sanctuary, a number of wild animals could also be sighted. Tigers,
Panthers, Bisons, Sambars, Nilgais, Chitals, Wild boars, Sloth Bears, and Wild
Dogs are main wild life species in this national park.
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