Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Protected wildlife area in Maharashtra, India.
The sanctuary covers dense forest regions within the Western Ghats mountain range, containing numerous species of plants and endangered mammals.
The Maharashtra State Government officially designated this 131-square-kilometer area as a protected wildlife sanctuary in 1984 to preserve native species.
The sanctuary borders the ancient Bhimashankar Temple, one of twelve Jyotirlinga shrines in India, drawing both nature enthusiasts and religious pilgrims.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through Ghodegaon village, located 110 kilometers from Pune, with guided tours available between October and February.
The sanctuary functions as a conservation center for Indian Giant Squirrels, which inhabit the upper canopy of the dense forest.
Location: Maharashtra
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 19.13200,73.55400
Latest update: March 5, 2025 04:27
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