Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Thane district, India
The sanctuary extends across 320 square kilometers of deciduous forests, encompassing three lakes that supply water to Mumbai and neighboring cities.
The Maharashtra State Forest Department established this protected area in 1970 to safeguard the biodiversity of local flora and fauna species.
Four forest ranges within the sanctuary maintain connections with 60 local villages that preserve traditional practices near Mahuli Fort and Tilsa Temple.
Visitors can access the sanctuary through Shahapur railway station, located 15 kilometers away, with regular bus services running every thirty minutes.
The sanctuary records 54 mammal species and 250 bird varieties, including the rare forest owlet, leopards, and sloth bears within its boundaries.
Location: Thane district
Inception: 1970
GPS coordinates: 19.54500,73.26500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:47
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