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Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary
Located in the state of Maharashtra, Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary protects the wildlife.

Bhimashankar Wildlife SanctuaryThe Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in the state of Maharashtra. The sanctuary is located in the northern part of the Western Ghats or the Sahyadri Ranges and is spread across 3 districts of the north-western part of Maharashtra. The districts are Pune, Thane and Raigad. The sanctuary covers an extensive area of over 120 square kilometers and is positioned at an altitude of 2100 feet to 3800 feet. Two major branches of the Krishna River have originated in this area. These two branches are Bhima and Ghod and they are providing the necessary watering to the sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to the Great Indian Squirrel. It is also quite famous for its magnificent combination of flora and fauna species.

The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary has a proper environment for wildlife that remains the same for most of the time in a year. The sanctuary receives heavy rainfall during the monsoons and as a result, the area remains wet, almost throughout the year. It sees monsoon during the months of mid-June to September. The period between the months of October and May is considered the best time to visit the sanctuary, as the weather remains predictable and comfortable, during this period.

Natural vegetation in the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is a combination of shrubs, magical herbs and plant life. The sanctuary`s natural vegetation consists of dense forests and numerous important plant species. The main forest type in this sanctuary is the southern tropical semi evergreen forest. The plant species found in the sanctuary have both medicinal and commercial values and some of them are considered as endangered or threatened. The predominant plant species in the sanctuary include Mango, Jamun, Hirda, Behda, Bamboo, Palas, Babul, Bija, Salaia, Tendu, Dhawda, Zizphus Helicteres, Khair, Sal, Terminenalia species, Casia Auriculata, Bel, Hiwar, Teak, etc. The Climbers, Grass, and Ferns, are also found in the sanctuary, along with the shrub varieties like Isora, Vitex Nigundo, Solanium Giganteum, Lantna, etc.

Panther The faunal composition in the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is quite rich with many varieties of fauna species like mammals, reptiles or birds. The most notable mammal fauna species in the sanctuary is definitely the Tiger, which is considered as threatened species. Another very important mammal species of the sanctuary is the Great Indian Squirrel, which is also considered as threatened species. Apart from Tiger and Great Indian Squirrel, the other most commonly found mammal fauna species in the sanctuary include Leopard, Panther, Sambar, Sloth Bear, Four-Horned Antelope, Barking Deer, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Blue Bull, Hyena, Bear, Langur, Jungle Fowl, Crocodile, etc.

The avifauna in the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary consists of innumerous species, including the endangered and threatened species. Some of the bird species need urgent conservation so that they can be saved from extinction. The most important and notable bird species found in the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary include the Malabar Grey Hornbill, Quaker Babbler, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Green Pigeon, Black Eagle, Grey Jungle Fowl, etc. The sanctuary also provides natural habitat to a variety of butterflies, insects and other small animals.

The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is considered as one of the best wildlife sanctuaries in India. The sanctuary is one of the finest places, where the flora and fauna reach their best of form. Its abundant collection of vegetation and wildlife is a real asset for any wildlife sanctuary, and hence, it attracts numerous tourists from around the world, on a regular basis. The tourists like to visit the place to enjoy its extraordinary scenic beauty and great variety of wildlife. There are also several other tourist attractions located adjacent to the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. There is a shrine in the forest with the Jyotirlinga, temple of Lord Shiva. The other famous tourist attractions around the sanctuary include the Bombay point, Nagphani point, Hanuman tank, Vanaspati point, Gupt Bhimashankar, etc. The Dimbhe dam is another popular picnic spot located about 40 kms away from the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.

(Last Updated on : 7/10/2010)
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