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Navegaon Park

The location of Navegaon National Park makes it unique. Navegaon happens to be a popular forest resort in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. Adding to the ambiance of the location is a picturesque lake, thus offering a perfect location for flourishing of faunal and floral wealth in the region.

Dr. Salem’s bird sanctuary and a deer park are also in the vicinity making a trip to the Navegaon National park complete in itself.

The place was under Gond kings in the past and the traces of the same are evident even now. A rich mix of floral and faunal wealth can be seen within the Navegaon National Park and visitors can expect to see Tiger, Panther, Jackal, Wild Boars and Sambar within the sanctuary.

A museum, interpretation centre and a library exists within the Navegaon National Park for those who have a keen interest in exploring the floral and faunal wealth of the region.

Location

Navegaon National Park is located in Arjuni Tehsil at Navegaon of Gondia district in the state of Maharashtra. Geographically, the area of Navegaon National Park extends over an area of 135 sq km and includes an aviary, a deer park and the much acclaimed Dr. Salem’s bird sanctuary.

Flora

Owing to its strategic location in the Vidarbha region, Navegaon National Park has a collection of floral species. Among the main floral species that flourish in Navegaon National Park, the major ones are Teak, Haldu, Jamun, Mahua Bhor and Bhel.

Fauna

Great numbers of faunal species make Navegaon National Park their abode. Tiger, Panther, Jackle, Wild Boars and Sambar are found in Navegaon National Park. Additionally, one can expect to see 209 species of birds, 9 species or reptiles and around 26 species of mammals within the Navegaon National Park.

Best Time to Visit

April and May are considered to be the best time during the year when a visit can be planned to the wildlife sanctuary. The wildlife sanctuary opens up as early as 4:00 am and is open upto 7:00 pm.

How to Reach

Rail

Nagpur located at a distance of 150 km from Navegaon National Park is the biggest and the most accessible rail link to Navegaon. Alternatively, one can also disembark at Gondia (65 km), Deulgaon (2 km). Trains can be taken from Nagpur and Gondia to reach Navegaon National Park.

Air

Nagpur airport located at a distance of 120 km from Navegaon is the nearest air link to Navegaon National Park.

Road

Public transport bus service is the best way to reach Navegaon National Park. Navegaon bus station is located at a distance of 10 km from the park and buses from throughout Maharashtra connect Navegaon.

Where to Stay

Rest houses and Youth Hostel in Gondia offer comfortable stay to those who wish to make a day trip to the Navegaon National Park. The adventurous lot can stay put at Navegaon as the place has a range of hotels and guest houses including a tree top retreat for which prior bookings from Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation needs to be done.

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