Situated at the Tirora Range of Bhandara Forest Division, which comes under the Bhandara District of Maharashtra, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is approximately 130 km to the west of Nagpur and makes one of the popular excursions from the city. This wildlife habitat serves as the ideal place for all those who love to explore nature and its various facades. One of the best ways to spend their weekends for the bird and animal lovers are their visit to the Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary.
Here, tourist will visit some of the rarest as well as most exotic species of flora and fauna, roaming freely in their natural habitat. The picturesque locales and exciting setting of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary of India further adds to its attraction. The hills surrounding it seemed to be carpeted with plants, while the valley and gorges simply take away your heart.
The scenery of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary comprises of hills and small lakes. The forests covering the hills comprise of the southern tropical dry deciduous trees. The flora and fauna seen at the wildlife sanctuary includes 34 species of mammals, 36 species of reptiles and 4 species of amphibians. The wild animals found here are mainly of Tigers, Panthers, Leopards, Bison, Sloth Bears, Sambar Deer, Four-Headed Antelope, Blue Bull, etc.
Some of other wildlife attractions at Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary are animals such as- Chital, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Civet Cats, Jackals, Jungle Cats, Spotted Hyena and Hare. The birds seen nesting inside the place of the sanctuary, include Peafowl, Grey Jungle Fowl, Red Spur Fowl, etc. Tourist can also hope to see invertebrate creatures like ants, insects and beautiful butterflies in the Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary.