Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary

Amba Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest reserve in Maharashtra featuring extensive areas of deciduous woodland and varied plant life. The land supports many animal species, from large mammals to birds and small creatures that depend on the natural forest environment.

Maharashtra state created this protected area as part of the nation's modern conservation efforts to preserve local ecosystems and endangered animal populations. The sanctuary was set up in the Buldhana region and forms part of a long-term strategy to safeguard these natural landscapes.

The communities living around the sanctuary practice traditional ways of using the forest while helping to protect it. Their daily activities like gathering forest products fit into a long history of living alongside nature.

Access to the sanctuary comes through guided tours arranged by the forest department, with the coolest months offering the best chance to see animals. Wear comfortable clothes and bring patience since you will walk through different forest areas and spend long hours outdoors.

The sanctuary has special zones where researchers observe and study the behavior of nocturnal animals. This nighttime animal research helps scientists understand how wild creatures live under the moon and what roles they play in the forest food chain.