Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary

Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
Map of Maharashtra, India
Location Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India
Nearest city Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
Coordinates 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E / 21.382; 75.876[1]Coordinates: 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E / 21.382; 75.876[2]
Area 178 km2 (69 sq mi)

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.

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.

How to reach

By air

The nearest airport to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is Jalgaon Airport which is just 50 kilometers away.

There is an airstrip in Jalgaon .

Recently Air Deccan provided service from dec.17 daily Mumbai-Jalgaon-Mumbai

By rail

The nearest main railway station is Raver.

See also

Pal

References

  1. ↑ "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
  2. ↑ "Yawal Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.


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