Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Yawal Tehsil of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. The sanctuary is spread over an area of about 178 square kilometres (69 sq mi) covered with dense forest. It has rich varieties of flora and fauna therefore it becomes a beautiful resort.
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Location | Yawal Taluka, Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India |
Nearest city | Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Coordinates | 21.382°N 75.876°E[1] |
Area | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
Flora and fauna
Flora
Teak, Salai and anjan trees dominate in the forest, other main species are Ain, Shisam, Haldu, Tiwas, Khair, Charoli, Jamun, Tendu, Awala etc. There is a dense growth of bamboo and grasses.
Fauna
Tiger, Leopard, Sambar deer, Chinkara, Nilgai, Sloth bear, Hyena, Jackal, Fox, Wolf, Wild boar, Barking deer, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Wild dog, Flying Squirrel, common grass land birds and hill birds.
Climate
The atmosphere is always chill here.
Accommodation
The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding. British period rest house is located in Pal which is part of Sanctuary.
How to reach
By air
The nearest airport to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is Jalgaon Airport 45km and nearest International Airport is Aurangabad IXU 189.3km.
Recently Air Deccan provided service from dec.17 daily Mumbai-Jalgaon-Mumbai
By rail
The nearest railway station is Bhusawal junction which is 18 km away from YAWAL.
See also
Pal, Mahabharata period Maharishi Vyas Temple in Yawal city, Fort of Yawal which has Anglo-Maratha War history, Yawal Court the British Period oldest court of the division, The occasional water fall of Manu Devi
References
- "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
External links
- http://www.amazingmaharashtra.com/2013/02/yawal-wildlife-sanctuary.html
- http://www.CarDekho.com/features-stories/a-jungle-trail-drive-to-yawal-wildlife-sanctuary-in-nissan-xtrail.htm