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Location: Melghat, Amaravati
District, Maharashtra
Coverage Area:
Main Attraction:
Best Time To Visit: October To February
Accommodation
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Arrival
Information :
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By Rail : The nearest railway station is at
Akola, 80-km from this place.
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By Air :
The nearest airport is at
Nagpur, 325-km away from the sanctuary
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By Road : Tourists
can take buses from Akola, which is 45-km away from Wan Sanctuary
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Nearby Excursions :
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Nearby Cities :
Wan sanctuary is located in
Melghat area of Amravati District. It is an extension to the Melghat Sanctuary
on southeastern part. This area is part and parcel of Melghat and is rich in
floral and fauna biodiversity. The hilly rugged terrain possesses Tropical Dry
Deciduous forests.
Flora
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It is a typical Southern dry
deciduous forest where main species of Teak, Air, Tiwas, Dhawda, Kusum, Moha
Bamboos, Tectona Grandis, Aola, Lendia, are found. Bamboo is widely spread in
the forests and the area is also rich in Medicinal plants.
Fauna
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The sanctuary is rich in Tigers,
Leopards, Hyena, Wild Dogs, Bison, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild boar are major
herbivorous species.
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