Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in the Bhandara and Gondia districts of Maharashtra. The landscape includes mixed forests, teak stands, bamboo thickets, and open grasslands covering about 116 square kilometers.

The reserve was created in 1970 when the area was under the control of Gond rulers. In 2012, additional protected lands were added to provide more space for tigers.

The name comes from the Sanskrit word for elephants, which once lived in the area. Visitors walk through dense woods and open grasslands that now shelter different wildlife.

Safari tours start at the Chorkhamara and Pitezari gates early in the morning and late in the afternoon. Each vehicle takes up to six people to avoid crowding the tracks.

The reserve shelters 34 mammal species, 166 bird species, and 36 reptile species. A museum teaches visitors about conservation programs and the region's biodiversity.

Location: Maharashtra

Website: https://nagzirawildlifesanctuary.com

GPS coordinates: 21.24394,79.98596

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28