Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

About:
The wildlife sanctuary at Tansa in Thana district comprises the catchment area of Tansa Lake and the surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges in Shahapur tahsil of Thana district. The glittering expanse of Tansa Lake is an eye-catching spectacle and a perennial source of water to wild life in the sanctuary. Being not far from the metropolis of Bombay, the sanctuary bids fair to be of great attraction to its citizens.

Fauna:
The forest in the sanctuary provide ideal conditions of harbourage to a variety of birds and animals. There are atleast 54 species of animals and 200 species of birds do exist in the sanctuary. Major wild animals are Panther, Barking deer, Mouse deer, Hyena, Wild boar etc..

Transport:
Nearest airport of Mumbai, 90 kms.Travelers taking trains to come here, should target the nearest railhead of Atgaon, 13 kms.Tansa wildlife sanctuary is located about 95 kms from Mumbai. So, this place can also be reached via road from the town of Shahapur, situated on Mumbai-Agra National Highway No.3

Weather:
Minimum Temperature 17.5 ° Celsius, Maximum Temperature 34.4 ° Celsius ,Average Rainfall 2,576 mm.

Best Time To Visit:
Best time to visit the sanctuary is from November to May

Accommodation:
Contact: Deputy Conservator of Forests Naupada, Thane (West).There are several accommodation facilities in the Suryamal Area found close by here. You are however required to reserve rooms prior to your visit here.

Nearby Excursions:
Tourists coming to this sanctuary also visit some other attractions in the neighborhood like Mahadeo Temple located at Tilsa, the historically renowned fort of Mahuli as well as Plateau of Suryamal.