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Melghat Tiger Reserve: A Wilderness Haven

Melghat Tiger Reserve

Location and Overview : Melghat tiger reserve is located in Amravati district of Maharashtra state India , which is well known for tiger reserve and one of the beautiful natural sanctuary. it is also known as: the ‘Melghat Forest’ and ‘Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary.’

It is located on Indian Central highlands called Satpura hills. This Tiger reserve cover approximate 1676 square kilometers area . In this tiger reserve, there are number of Tigers, wild animals ,different- different Birds species , Tallest trees and Dense forest with Up and Down hills with number of rivers.

Melghat Tiger Reserve

As per latest record Melghat boasts of 80 tigers.

We can say that Melghat tiger reserve is heaven for wildlife and Natura lover..

80 different kinds of animals live in the Melghat Tiger Reserve, including-

Carnivores
Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, panther, sloth bear, dhole, Indian jackal, hyena, and wild dogs-

Herbivores
Sambar, gaur, barking deer, chital, muntjac, four-horned antelope, and spotted deer-

Other mammals

Common langur, rhesus monkey, jungle cat, ratel, wild pig, hare, porcupine, mongoose, 

  • Honey badger
  • Flying squirrel
  • Indian pangolin
  • Mouse deer
  • Python
  • Smooth-coated otter
  • Black-naped hare

Melghat tiger reserve is one of the first 9 tiger reserve that was established by Indian government and it was the first Maharashtra tiger reserve also it is one of the best singing and significant tiger breeding sites.

The Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga, and Dolar rivers all have catchment areas within the reserve. The reserve’s northern border is marked by the Tapti River.

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Weather and Atmosphere at Melghat Tiger Reserve –

Melghat tiger reserve is on the hill, generally the weather and atmosphere at this tiger project is tropical in summer and feels hot but in Winter that is from October to February, it is cold and pleasant.

In monsoon season there is heavy rainfall due to which the surrounding area become pleasant quality atmosphere. There is a plenty of oxygen on the hills which is best for human as well as animals and birds This tiger reserve , there are numbers of wildlife spaces birds trees.

Melghat Tiger Reserve

How to Reach at Melghat Tiger Reserve –

For the tourist melghat tiger reserve is very easily approachable because from Amravati which is the nearest city, it is well connected by road and also there are major cities in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh from where Road journey is easy.

From Amravati taxis are available for tourist as well as government buses are easily available from Amravati to Melghat.


The other way to approach Melghat is by Train. The nearest railway station is Amravati from there tourist can hire taxi to reach reserve tiger.
As par airport is concern, there is a Doctor Babasaheb Ambedkar international airport in Nagpur , which is approximately 260 km from Melghat tiger reserve and from airport one can take taxi or bus for Melghat.

Best Time to Visit Melghat Tiger Reserve –

Winter is the best season to visit to this reserve , ( and from October to February) when the weather is most suitable pleasant and wildlife sightings are more frequently available.

In monsoon season that is from (June to September) tourist can enjoy with birds watching and huge landscapes.

Accommodation at Melghat Tiger Reserve –

Because of reserve tiger project, around the nearby area there are limited hotels , Rest houses and Resorts for stay, so it is better to book online well before starting of your journey specially during the vacations.

Melghat Tiger Reserve is surrounded by tribal people . There are Korku , Gond and Bhil communities. These tribal leaves with simple life well connected with there roots , hard worker and enjoy Full life .

Booking and Ticket Prices at Melghat Tiger Reserve

To enter in the this reserve tiger project permission is compulsory this permission can be obtained at the entry gate and also available online through Maharashtra forest department website.
There are different tickets category for Indian and foreigners which charges extra costs for Guided tours and Safari.

Melghat Tiger Reserve

For wildlife interested tourist camping is allowed in some specify area. Also forest department provides jungle safari enjoy wildlife and tigers in their native habitat.

As Melghat is well known and suitable location for tiger conservation , therefore there are number of tigers and tourist can enjoy and watch at the bank of Tapti river and connecting rivers and streams at night.

For those who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife, the Melghat Tiger Reserve is a best destination. It provides a rare chance to get in touch with India’s rich biodiversity and cultural . Plan your trip during the optimum time of year to experience wildlife if you want to remember it.

Flora at Melghat Tiger Reserve

  • FloraThe reserve has 769 species of plants, including:
    • Teak Tiwas Bija Haldu Saja Dhawda Ain Moha Tendu Achar and Amla.

Where is reserve is located ?

The reserve is located on the southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gawilgarh Hill. It’s 225 KM west of Nagpur.

Types of animals and birds found in Melghat ?

It is home to around 80 tigers, 150 snake species, and 250 bird species.

Which type of activities are available at Melghat Tiger Reserve

Activities
The reserve offers various activities such as: Jungle safaris ,Bird watching, Trekking and Camping

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