Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary

About:
The Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra is also home to a variety of wild animals and birds. Do make sure to make it a part of your tour itinerary of Maharashtra.

Fauna:
Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is home to nearly 131 species of wild animals like tiger, leopard, jungle cat, sloth bear and wild dog. Many of the species are included under the endangered species’ list like two species of bird, two species of reptiles, Indian python and common Indian monitar. Wild boar, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer, blue bull, jungle cat, jackal, peacock, jungle fowl and flying squirrel are also found in this sanctuary.

Transport:
Air: Nearest airport is at Nagpur (243 km), Rail :nearest railway station is at Ballarpur (70 km). Road : Nearest bus stands are Chandrapur and Ballarpur.

Weather:
The climate in Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is wet. It receives quite a bit of rainfall during the monsoons, which ranges form mid-June to September.

Best Time To Visit:
Best time to visit this sanctuary between February and May

Accommodation:
The visitors to this sanctuary can make use of the forest guesthouse which is available in Chaprala for the purpose of accommodation.

Nearby Excursions:
Prashand Dham at Chaprala, Chaprala Temple, and Markanda Temple are the near by attractions from the sanctuary