Wildlife sanctuaries were created with a vision to save the extinction of animals and protect them in their own natural habitat. One such exemplary name in such sanctuaries is Bor. It is famous for its various species of the cat family like the Bengal tigers and leopards.

Situated in the beautiful lands of Hingni in Maharashtra, the sanctuary is one of the most favorite tourist destinations. It is of significant value to know that Bor wildlife sanctuary is underway to be merged with the other notable tiger reserves of the region. Thus, enlarging the habitat of these animals, which are on the verge of extinction. So, that they can procreate and save their species from the otherwise unavoidable fate.

The sanctuary held 61 sq km area, until the government of Maharashtra added another 60 sq km area to it. This has greatly increased the living reserve for the inhabitants and specially the fauna of the sanctuary. Since it is a wildlife sanctuary, it is supposed to have some area reserved for tourist exploration and because that cannot be allowed in the whole sanctuary, the government has allowed 4.3% of total reserve for tourism and education purposes. There are three climate types that the sanctuary faces every year these are summers, winters and rainy season.

Location

Located in the exquisite locales of Hingni, in the heart of Maharashtra, the sanctuary lies at the centre of six other such tiger reserves these are Pench tiger reserve, Nagzira wildlife sanctuary, Umred Karhangla sanctuary, Tadoba-Andhari tiger reserve, Melghat tiger reserve and the Satpura tiger reserve and park. The sanctuary also silently occupies the drainage basin of the Bor dam.

To those looking for a precise outline of the location, it runs along the Nagpur district’s southern border and northern boundary of Wardha. The sanctuary is a reminiscent of the name of Bor River, on which it is supposed to be named. The sub basin of this enchanting river is Wardha River, on the other hand, the basin is created by the lively Godavari River.

Flora

The sanctuary has a rich and diverse biological life, among which a few species of plants are remarkably well noted. The dry deciduous forests are the most predominant species of flora seen here. Some common species would be teak, Ain, bamboo etc. Some medicinal herbs were also found to be dwelling in these forests like Tarot, Tarwar, Gokhru, Vanbhedi and Velatri being a few of them.

Fauna

Like the enthralling and diverse species of fauna, the sanctuary harbors many species of the animal kingdom. If the most notable few were tobe counted, the Indian leopard and Bengal tigers would make the list. In addition to these, the reserve boasts of Cheetals, Deer, Indian bison, blue bull, barking deer, mouse deer,  and a diverse species of boars and Bears.

The reserve also has a rich diversity of birds, like peacocks and a variety of migratory birds. There are a total of 160 species of birds out of which almost nine belong to the list of endangered species.

Best Time to Visit

To those who have always had a penchant for wildlife and the secrets of the forest, the sanctuary offers the best escape. The best time to visit it can be anywhere between the months of April and May, because of the slight onset of summers. Note that the sanctuary remains closed on Mondays.

How to Reach

Rail

The nearest station to the sanctuary is Wardha, which is almost 35 km away.

Air

For those, who want to take a flight down to the sanctuary, the nearest airport is Nagpur, which is almost 80 km away

Road

Some of the people may want to enjoy a thrilling ride to the sanctuary, like buses or taxis, for them the nearest bus station is Hingni, which is a mere 5 km away.

Whatever the mode of travel chosen, taxis and auto rickshaws can be taken to reach the sanctuary with ease and comfort.

Where to Stay

Whatever the trip may be about and wherever you go, one need that will stay constant is a place to stay, depending on your budget and accommodation needs, you can choose from a host of options.