General Information
Area Covered- 152.810square.kilometers.
Best season- April-May.
Location- The sanctuary is situated in the hills of Tirora that falls under the district of Bhandara in Vidarbha region.
About Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary! Nagzira Wildlife sanctuary is located in the midst of the Tirora ranges in the district of Bhandara. The sanctuary covers a wide area of about 152.810square.kilometers. The sanctuary comprises of various hills along with various small lakes. There are various lakes like Nagzira Lake, Balapur Lake, Murpar Lake, Rengepar Lake, Chorkhamara Lake, Badbadya Lake, Lendezari Lake, Thadezari Lake, Bodalkasa Lake and many more. All these lakes act as a good source of water and also enhance the beauty of the ambience.
Flora- The sanctuary abounds in natural vegetation cover that mainly comprises of southern tropical dry deciduous forests. The presence of various water bodies in the area makes the place a good agricultural area. Some of the chief species of trees found here include Dhavda, Tinsa, Surya, Ain, Bija, Tendu, Garari, Teak, Bamboo etc.
Fauna- The sanctuary offer shelters to around 34 species of mammals that include Tiger, Leopards, Sloth bears, Panthers, Bison