Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary, India

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Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary, now well-known as Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary. It was announced as 1st wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra in 1958. This sanctuary was also famous as by the name of “Bison Sanctuary”. The current surveys noted about 425species of plants, 47 species of Mammals, 264 species of birds, 59 species of reptiles, and 66 species of butterflies was obtained in the sanctuary. The central attraction of the sanctuary is Indian Bison or gaur (Bos gaurus). According to the based of 2004 survey, the population was around approximately 600+. Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary is a huge getaway from Mumbai and Pune for wildlife addict.

How to Reach Dajipur

By Train

C Shahumharaj T is the nearest railway station,Also is well connected with Mumbai all-through common places trains running on the considerable railway network.

By Air

Kolhapur Airport is the closest airport to reach Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary from Mumbai by air. At the airport, there are local transportation available to reach the sanctuary comfortability.

By Road

If starting travel by road, AH 47/NH 4 providesa proper well-connectivity between Mumbai and Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary. At the part from self-driven vehicle, one can available taxis for hire in Mumbai.

Important Information

  • Area: 351.16 sq km
  • Geographical Coordinates: Latitude 16°23.09′0″N and Longitude 73°57.32′0″E
  • Temperature: At Summer 23°C to 37°C, At Winter 15°C to 30°C
  • Flora: Anjani, Hirda, Pisa, Kinjal, Kumbha, Chandala, Nana, Jambha, Bibba, Karvi, Garambi, Vagati, Tamalpati, Kadipatta, Bamboo, Jambul, Awala, Ain, Amba, Bhoma, Katak, Umbar, Gela, Banana, Shikekai, Karvand, Ranmiri, Dhayati, Murudsheng, etc.
  • Mammals: Indian Bison, Sloth Bear, Barking Deer, Sambar, Wild Dogs, Indian Leopard, Wild Boar, Mouse Deer, Giant Squirrel, etc.
  • Birds: Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon, Eagles, Quails, Sandpipers, Doves, Nightjars, Bee-Eater, Woodpeckers, Flycatchers, Wagtails, Ceylon Frogmouth, Dusky Eagle-Owl, Malabar Whistlingthrush, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Crested Lark, Vultures, Jungle Fowl, Plovers, Owlets, Owls, Kingfishers, Hornbills, Bulbul, Warblers, Sunbirds, Yellow-Browed Bulbul, Great Pied Hornbill, Speckled Piculet, Indian Blue Robin, etc.
  • Reptile & Amphibians: Malabar Pit Viper, Deccan Ground Gecko, Beddome's Lacerta, Humayun's Wrinkled Frog, Gunther's Cat Skink, Bombay Bush Frog, etc.
  • Best Time To Visit: October to March
  • Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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