Tipeshwer Sanctuary

About:
The Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is a “Green Oasis” in the southern most part of the Maharashtra State and has a great significance from the point of view of wildlife and bio-diversity conservation. This sanctuary is locked in the arms of the nature and is adorned with picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate the nature. This sanctuary embodies one of the best of our remaining forests, in the remote part of Yeotmal district.

Fauna:
Black buck, blue bull, chital, sambar, peacock, hare, snake, monkey, wild boar, bear, wild cat, wolf and jackal

Transport:
Air: The closest airport is located at Sonegaon, Nagpur (172kms). Rail: The closest railway station is located at Adilabad (35kms). Road: The sanctuary is easily accessible via road through Pandharkawada

Weather:
Temperatures are quite pleasant all around the year, although there are three seasons namely summer, winter and the monsoons.

Best Time To Visit:
Best time to visit is during April and May

Accommodation:
Rest House at Pandharkawada.

Nearby Excursions:
Kalamb- it is an ancient village situated on Nagpur- Yavatmal road. There is a typical underground temple dedicated to Shri Chintamani.A famous a water tank as `Ganesh kunda`is available there. The village is situated in the riverbank of Chakravarti. The fair of Shri Chintamani is held in the month of December or Magh Shudha from Chaturthi to Saptami.Wani- wani is the tehsils head quarter, situated on the bank river of Nirguda. The famous temple of Shri Raghunath Swamy is situated in this place. Wani is an important center of trade in cattle and bullocks. There are coalmines near to Wani.
Datta Mandir and Khateswar Maharaj temples are famous in Jambhora.
Hot water spring at Kapeswar on the bank of Peinganga river is a famous place. Jagat temple and Khojochi mosque are the important places in the Yavatmal town.