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Jungle Safari and tigers - MelGhat Tiger Reserve

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Jungle Safari and tigers

Jungle Safari starts from December till monsoons. Stay is available at Chikhaldara hill station which is 25km away from melghat tiger reserve. Safari gypsys are available from Chikhaldara which costs around 3000 for 6 people . Safari timings are from 6:30am to 10:30am and 3pm to 5pm. We started from Chikhaldara at 5:30am from Chikhaldara and reached the spot by 6:30am. Weather in December is very chilling approximately 7 to 10 Deg C. If planning to visit and go for open Jeep jungle safari then winter wears are must. Jungle is very beautiful and pleasant. We had hired a safari and guide they were very cooperative and helpful. We spotted tiger foot prints, tiger cub, peocockes ... There are other animals like hyanas, leopards, deers, black indian bear, gawa, sambar etc can be spotted easily... Beautiful place I would suggest all to must visit this place ... Very peaceful..

I went to MelGhat Tiger Reserve. MelGhat Tiger Reserve is one of the famous tiger reserves in India which is the ideal destination for wildlife buffs. Nestled amidst the green and rough terrains of the Satpuras on the Gavilgarh Hill, Melghat Tiger Reserve allures wildlife lovers from all over. It is great place to go.

Tiger sightings at Melghat are rare because of the terrain. But you can ride your luck if you are a die hard enthusiast and have done the usual circuit of Kanha, Ranthambore, Corbett, Tadoba, etc. The forest is relatively virgin so you can feel the jungle and live by it. The lodging facilities around the place are ordinary. This place needs some serious investment by the Government or Wild Life organizations to bring it at par with the rest

Melghat tiger 🐅 reserve is great place to visit and have a close encounter with nature with beautiful roads and pleasant wether with variety of animals u can also visit a hill station chikhaldara to enjoy sunsets and beautiful whether for more details u can contact me Deepak raut-7843095227

The must-visit places near Chikhaldara include the Melghat tiger reserve, Ambadevi Temple and the Hurricane Point. The Meghat Tiger Reserve is spread over 1600 square kilometers. This tiger reserve houses animals such as 75 tigers,150 snake species and 250 bird species. Though the tigers are a rear scene, other animals such as Sambar and Peacocks are normal scenes. The forest ride is amazing and the open jeep crosses rivers just like we see in Tyre ads.

acoomodation provided from department is all right according to cost, always carry candles match box because staff on duty dosent care about your need..hot water in the morning is always issue.catering contractor dosent care for tourist need ,those always give servise to VIP people only. staff on duty is careless about servises.

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Habitat: Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Central India. This establishes forest which is part of the world’s 5th biologically richest. The reserve forms an important corridor between forest areas of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra ensuring contiguity of the forests in the Satpudas.

It harbours a worthwhile population of Tigers and of the endangered Gaur. It also harbours a number of other faunal species some of which figure in the IUCN Red Data list, these are Wild dog, Jackal, Sloth bear, Leopard, Caracal, and Ratel.

Forests Types: The forests of MELGHAT TIGER PROJECT are of deciduous nature and have been categorized as “Dry Deciduous Forests”.

Soil: There are 3 types of soil found in Melghat. Bouldery soil: Bouldery soil cover’s a large part of the reserve & mostly confined to slopes.

Lateritic loan: Is on hill tops and flat terrain & is around Chikhaldara, Vairat and other parts of the reserve.

Clay soils: Clay soil happens in depression and on level areas. These soils are very fertile & have meager drainage position.

Climate: Climate of Melghat Tiger Reserve is unpredictable due to deviation in elevation, feature and diverse seasons, eg Rainy, Winter, Summer Seasons. The zone experiences a good rainfall during monsoon which varies from 955 to 1450 millimeters with regular number of rainy days about 65 to 60. Temperature differs significantly with height.

Melghat has a widespread selection of wildlife and is rich in Avifauna, Tiger, Panther, Wild dogs etc. are the chief carnivores.

Jackal & Hyena are the scroungers and live on the remains left over by top predators. The prey animals are Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Spotted deer, Nilgai and Wild pigs, Chausinga etc. The optical data about habitat availability and their assessment specifies that the major tract of the plain area is still a good habitat for major Mammalian and Avian population .

Melghat Tiger Reserve has an unchanged area of 1673.93 Sqm. The reserve sustains a population of 75 to 100 tigress and has very low probability of extinction 5% – less that 5% in 100 years). All these features of Melghat Tiger Reserve and its large area make it an ideal habitat for star species Tiger and its prey types.

FLORA: The entire area of the Melghat Tiger Reserve is under the cover of forest. Natural grassy openings are almost absent. Tectona grandis (teak) is the most governing kind.

FAUNA: A volume has been issued on the FAUNAL DIVERSITY OF TIGER RESERVES IN INDIA by Zoological Survey of India Kolkata,  and Project Tiger Directorate New Delhi in the year 2006. The report indicates the preservation of Project Tiger,  which has ensued in the Conservation of other life forms while saving the leading species the tiger.

Locations of Herbivores in Melghat Tiger Reserve: Melghat has variety of herbivores. It is the home of Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, and 4 horned antelope, which are disseminated all over the reserve. Sambhars are found in good amounts. Scores of Cheetals are found around, Dhakna, Dhargad, Bori, Chikhali, Kolkaz. Neelgai is found in Zunjeruaam, Bori, Dolar, Dhakna, Rangubeli,  etc.

Location of Carnivores in Melghat Tiger Reserve: Tigers and panthers are spread all through the Sanctuary. The favorable tiger zones are Kuwapati, Adhao-Dakna, Raksha, Mata Kol, Mandikua, Dolaram, Rabangnala to Keli, Semadoh – Raipur, etc. Panthers are found in reasonable numbers predominantly around Marita, Jarida, Khatkali Rangubeli. Wild dogs come about in fair numbers chiefly around Chunkhadi, Raipur, Koha,Koktoo, Gobiya etc. Hunters like striped Hyena and Jackals are also witnessed in reasonable numbers.

Sloth Bears are plentiful and extensive. Other noticeable Sloth bear ranges are Bairat, Makhala, Hatru, Khamdakheda, Koha, Dhakna, Koktoo are.

Wildlife Viewing Area:- Tourist Area :  Tourist Area of Semadoh is 59-68 Sq. Km., here tourists can enjoy Jungle Safaris, Elephant Ride, Nature Trails, Trekking to watch wildlife and beauty of the forest and landscape. Professional guides are available @Rs.40/- per Jungle Safari. Museum and Nature Interpretation Centre. Wildlife films are presented at the Nature Interpretation Centre, Semadoh for the entertainment & information to the tourists. Sightings of Panthers, Wilddogs, Bisons, Sambars & Tigers are very recurrent during Jungle safari.

Harisal:  75 km for Paratwada & 26kms from Dharni on Paratwada-Dharni highway.

Tourist Region:  Is spread over 48.57 Sq. Km. where the tourists can enjoy Jungle safaris, Nature trails and trekking.

Nature Interpretation Centre:  At the Nature Interpretation Centre tribal culture is on display.

Gullarghat:  76 km from Akot, Gullarghat is located on Akot – Dharghad highway.

Tourist Zone:  Tourist area is spread in 21.42 Sq.Km. The Interpretation Centre at Gullarghat highlights the importance of medicinal plants.

Vairat Point:  Located at a distance of 10 km form Chikhaldara, Vairat Point is also called as Sunset Point. It is highest point in Melghat Tiger Reserve and is around 1140 meters above Sea level.

Narnala Fort:  Its near Akot around (20 kms) and is part of Narnala wildlife sanctuary of Melghat Tiger Reserve. It the gateway of Melghat from the Southern Side.  Situated at about 1000 mtrs above Sea Level. It was built in 1426 A.D. by Ahmed Shah. It covers 391 Acres wall with a perimeter of 36 Km. It has 22 gates and 360 Buruj Towers. The Rain water harvesting and drainage system is worth admiring. It has 22 large tanks connected with smaller tanks in such a way that the water which overflows from the tank is situated at higher elevation goes to tanks at lower elevation Ensures that no rain water is wasted. At present there are six tanks that have a considerable amont of water all through the year. The famous “Dog Temple” and Sakkhar Talav are the places where the people offer prayers.

Kolkaz:  Located on Paratwada – Dharni highway s 18 km from Semadoh on the banks of Sipna River. Famous for its natural beauty of forest areas,  Ranidoh & Diadoh are some of the  famous tourist sport near to kolkaz.

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Important Aspects from Tourism Point of View: Nature and wildlife Interpretation Centre Semadoh: The Nature Interpretation complex at Semadoh acts as a pivot of the tiger reserve and supplies to both country as well as cosmopolitan societies. This complex witnesses intricate and comprehensive nature interpretive themes surrounding various facets.

Tourist Area: At present there are 2 tourist areas: Semadoh Tourism Complex: It is located at Paratwada – Dharni highway. Its 50 kms from Paratwada & 50 kms form Dharni& is situated on the banks of Sipna River.

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5 reasons why Melghat Tiger Reserve is perfect for your next jungle safari

Updated on: 20 April,2023 08:54 AM IST  |  Mumbai Aditi Chavan | [email protected]

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As Melghat Tiger Reserve celebrates its 50th year, we’ve curated five expert-certified reasons why you should head to this unique forest

The reserve is working towards the conservation of the royal Bengal tiger species that has now increased to 50

Located deep in the Amravati district of eastern Maharashtra, Melghat was one of the first nine forests in India to be declared a tiger reserve in 1973 — Kedar Gore, director of Corbett Foundation informs us. That makes 2023 the 50th year since its founding. Keen to learn more, we reached out to Indrajit Nikam, Melghat’s assistant conservator, forests, who gives us five reasons why this verdant forest should be next on your safari plans.

1. Diverse fauna: Melghat is an excellent tiger habitat with a good number of sambar deer, Indian gaur and other prey species, as well as mammals such as the leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, barking deer, ratel, nilgai and the four-horned antelope in its area. The endangered and endemic forest owlet is a great attraction for wild-lifers, in addition to other species of birds.

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2. Excellent tourist facilities: There are several tourist facilities across the forest like Semadoh, Kolkas, Shahnur and Chikhaldara. These have to be pre-booked from their online sites as available rooms are not guaranteed during the holiday season. The hill station of Chikhaldara, that lies at an altitude of 1,100 feet, offers a scenic view of the Melghat forest and its stunning topography.

3. Aamner and Narnala Fort: Melghat is home to two forts that are located in the Amravati and Akola districts respectively. Aamner fort, built on the confluence of the Tapi and Gadga river, served as a watch tower. Meanwhile, Narnala fort is named after the Rajput ruler Narnal Singh who ruled the area in the 16th century.

4. Other adventures: The Azmari area of the reserve has been turned into an adventure park with many interesting activities. The main attractions include zip-lining in a dense forest.

5. Botanical garden: A botanical garden in Chikhaldara has several species of flora that can prove as an educational tour for children and be a great space to relax, Nikam reveals.

Heat Alert: Day-time temperatures in Melghat rise up to 45 degree Celsius, so plan your trip accordingly. If you want to combat the heat, carry necessary gear, medicines and enough water for the outdoors to keep yourself safe and  hydrated.

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Nikam mentions that Melghat’s forests are also home to diverse flora that one should enjoy and pay attention to. “Visit with your children. Take them to see the flowers and plants. It will not only be educational but fun as well.”

>> Do not discard plastic in the forest as the animals may ingest it causing themselves serious harm.

>> Also, do not feed human food to the animals. Keeping a safe distance from them is for your and the animals’ safety.

>> Maintain silence while in the forest. Loud music and noise may disrupt the peaceful forest environment and make animals anxious and afraid.

>> The hills that act as forest cover are home to five tributaries of Tapti River, which also flows through the reserve. These provide a natural source of water for the forest animals. >> It is the first and largest forest of Maharashtra to be declared a reserve. >> Melghat now has a tiger count of 50 and is progressively working towards increasing the count of the species. >> The 132-year-old Belkund Bridge in the depths of the forest is still in good shape.

How to reach?

A 12-hour trail journey to Amravati via the Vidarbha Express from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and another 85-km drive by Melghat will take you to the lush greenscape that covers 1,677 km of area. The nearest airport to Melghat is the Babasaheb International Airport in Nagpur, which is a three-hour drive from the reserve.

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Melghat Tiger Reserve

Melghat meaning ‘ meeting of the ghats ’ is a Tiger Reserve located in the south of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India. Malghat Tiger Reserve is under the first nine tiger reserves which were notified in 1974 under the Project Tiger.

The reserve lies in the area of the river system containing various flora and fauna. Five rivers flow here. i.e. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, these rivers are the tributaries of river Tapti. The three important tributaries which originate from the Melghat region and then drain into river Purna are, Chandrabaga, Adnani, and Wan.

The whole forest is a tropical dry deciduous forest, where teak Tectona Grandis dominates the forest. The area is surrounded by never-ending hills, ravines, jagged cliffs, and steep climbs and it spreads about an area of 2768 sq km. Melghat Tiger Reserve is the fourth largest reserve of India.

As we go back down the history of Melghat Tiger Reserve, Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary was found back in 1985 before which it was declared a tiger reserve in 1974.

Melghat Tiger Reserve – Information

Flora at Melghat Tiger Reserve

The dominant flora species to be known in Melghat is the Teak (Tectona Grandis). Among the whole locality, the most commonly found associates are Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lannea Coromandelica, Amla (Emblica officinalis), Terminalia tomentosa, Anogeissus latifolia, and Oujenia oojeinesis.

There are 647 natural species that belong to 398 genera of 97 families. There are more additional 67 species to the angiosperms. A scientist of the Botanical Survey from the Western region of Pune, India added more 58 species and currently the total is 772 species.

Fauna at Melghat Tiger Reserve

A variety of herbivores & carnivorous animals can be spotted here. Apart from Bengal Tiger, there are many other sources of attractions which attracts tourists and wildlife lover at Melaghat. The prominent ones are Rhesus Macaque, Jungle Cat, Wild Boar, Indian Pangolin, Indian Wolf, Sloth Bear, Hyena, Other species are Wild Dog Common Langur, Sambar, Barking deer, Gaur, Blue Bull, four-horned antelope, Chinkara which can be seen at Melghat Tiger Reserve.

There are 262 species of bird, 54 species of amphibian, 96 species of Pisces which are found in the Reserve. The place is considered as an important wildlife adobe because of the stock of animals found here.

Habitats of various wildlife at Melghat Tiger Reserve

The upper hills consist of not much widespread wildlife due to fewer water bodies whereas the lower hills are a place for firewood, fodder, grazing and etc. Here, you will mostly find wild Pigs, Nilgai and Cheetal. Nilgai feeds upon the woodlands and Cheetal avoids hilly terrains and thick forests.

A variety of herbivores animals can be spotted throughout the reserve. Sambar and four-horned Antelope are very common. Sambars are found almost throughout the forests and are common, while Cheetals can be seen mostly around Bori, Chikhali, Kolkaz, Dhakna, and Dhargad. Nilgais are seen in Bori, Dolar, Dhakna, Rangubeli, Zunjerunaam region.

Tigers are found in the areas of Mata Kol, Mandikua, Dolaram, Rabangnala, Keli, Semaduh, Raipur, Kuwapati, Adhao-Dhkna, & Raksha. Wild Dogs are spotted near Chunkadi, Koha, Koktoo, Gobi range of Melghat Tiger Reserve. The regions near Bairat, Makhala, Hatru, Khamdakhena, Koha, Dhakna and Koktoo are the places for where Sloth Bears resides.

Climatic Conditions

Because of the various altitude ranges, the climate of Melghat varies in different regions within the forest. Temperature changes along with the altitude. The annual average mean maximum temperature is 46 degrees Celsius and the mean minimum temperature is 4 degrees celsius.

Monsoon Climate in Melghat

July to October is usually the monsoon season in Melghat. During the monsoon season, the reserve receives a good amount of rainfall varying from 950 mm to 1400 mm.

Winters in Melghat

December to February is when the winter strike the reserve and during this season the reserve has a pleasant atmosphere. This is best time to visit Melghat if you want to see the beauty if the jungle post-monsoon. It will be lush gree in some part of the reserves which makes it perfect for nature photography.

Summers in Melghat

March to June is considered to be the summers in Mehghat where June has the highest temperature and is the hottest time of the year in Melghat Tiger Reserve. This is the best time to visit if you want to spot wild animals, as most of the mammals and other animals can be spotted around water bodies.

Tourist & Safari Information – Melghat

Ther are 3 Jungle Safari Routes in Melghat Tiger Reserve, Narnala Route, Bori Route, and Zari Route from where Jungle safari begins. These safaris are done with the help of VEDC Gypsy, Other than this you can also enter the park with your own vehicle. The charges for Jungle Safari and Entering the reserves are as under

Registration and on spot safari booking center for Melghat Reserve

• Nature Interpretation Center, Forest Department, Chikhaldara for Harisal, Chikhaldara/Vairat and Semadoh gates
• Shahanoor Complex, Shahanoor for Narnala & Dhargad Gate
• Wasali Complex, Wasali for Zari/Wan, Ambabarwa and Dhargad Gate

How to reach?

Melghat is connected very well with Amravati and Nagpur by Road and Rail. You can reach the Melghat Tiger Reserve through Train, Air, and Road easily.

Train- Badnera (Amravati) is the nearest rail station. Many trains are available from Ahmedabad, Mumbai and few other cities to reach Badnera. Otherwise, you can take a direct train to Nagpur, from where you can reach the reserve via road.

Air- Akot is the nearest airport from the park and is about 160 kilometers away. Another nearby airport is in Nagpur which is 260 kilometers away from the park.

Road- The reserve is approx 25 kilometers away to the nearest connected road, Chikhaldara. This road is inter-connected to various towns and cities. There are many buses available to travel starting from Nagpur, Amravati and other cities connected via Chikhaldara.

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Melghat tiger project.

The area shown below in the table of Melghat, Wan and Ambabrwa sanctuaries includes non forest area also but in the notification issued for the respective sanctuaries, the non forest area is excluded. The Melghat, nestling in the Satpuda hill ranges of Forsyth’s and Dunbar’s Central India’s vast tracts of inviolate natural forests, consisting of unique and representative ecosystems with rich biodiversity and varied habitats offered by deep valleys (locally known as khoras) and high hills (locally known as Ballas), daunted with rivers and nallahs having water all the year round in the ‘doh’, was the natural choice for the community of foresters in Maharashtra, when it came to choose an area for preserving it for posterity and for ensuring that the ‘Tiger’ the most magnificent and flagship of the Indian wild species, could sustain a viable population and survive for the eternity. The fascinating landscape, its enchanting beauty and richness leave everlasting imprints on people visiting the area. Melghat Tiger Reserve is one of the earliest 9 Tiger Reserves established by the Government of India and is the First Tiger Reserve to be declared in the State of Maharashtra. It came into being on 22nd February, 1974..

Name, Location, Constitution and Extent

(i) Name: The area of the Critical Tiger Habitat is 1500.49 Sq.Km., falling in the heart of the Melghats. Out of this, 1150.03 Sq.Km. (Gugamal and Melghat Sanctuary) belongs to the initially declared Melghat Tiger Reserve which was declared on 22nd February 1974 and the remaining area of three Wildlife Sanctuaries namely Wan, Ambabarwa and Narnala, added to it on 27/12/2007 now comprise the core area of the Critical Tiger Habitat of the Melghat Tiger Reserve

(ii) Location: Situated in Satpuda hill ranges of Central India, the area of Critical Tiger Habitat of the Melghat Tiger Reserve lies in Melghat forests of Amravati, Akola and Buldhana Districts of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, bordering Madhya Pradesh in the North and East. This area is geographically located as below.

Latitude: Between 210 441 N and 210 081 N

Longitude: Between 760 391 E and 770 311 E

Administratively, the area of Gugamal National Park, Melghat Sanctuary and Wan Sanctuary falls in Dharni and Chikhaldara Tahsils of Amravati District, Ambabarwa Sanctuary falls in Sangrampur Tahsil of Buldhana District and Narnala Sanctuary is in Akot Tahsil of Akola District. For control and Management purpose, the area of the Critical Tiger Habitat is included in three Wildlife divisions, namely; Sipna Wildlife Division, Paratwada, Gugamal Wildlife Division, Paratwada and Akot Wildlife Division, Akot.

Bio-Geographic Location.

1.05 Satpuda maikal division of Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in 6 E central Highlands Biotic province of “6 Deccan Peninsula” Bio-geographic zone.

Extent and Constitution of Area

The area of Critical Tiger Habitat extends over 1500.49 Sq.Km. consisting of 5 protected areas namely, Gugamal National Park, Melghat Sanctuary, Narnala, Ambabarwa and Wan Sanctuaries.

Things To know

Rules & Regulation

Please follow the rules and regulation as per the wildlife protection act 1972 to avoid impose punishment for violating the same. The schedules give absolute protection to certain species and these cannot be infringed on any account.Offences related to trade and commerce in trophies, animals articles etc. Derived from certain animals attracts a term of imprisonment up to three years and/or a fine up to Rs. 25,000/-.

Things To Do

Melghat Tiger Reserve offers various activities like day safari, Full day Safari, Night Machaan Stay, Kayaking, Elephant ride, Trekking, Adventure activities like zorbi ball, Burma bridge, River crossing, Parallel bridge and many more. These various activities are available at tourist destination like Aamzari, Semadoh, Kolkas, Harisal, Shahanur. The tribal dance show can be arranged on request. Home stay facility is also provided to experience the culture & day to day life style of tribal.

Place To Go

Melghat tiger reserve has many places to explore. The popular destination for the tourism point of view are Chikhaldara, Aamzari, Semadoh, Kolkas, Harisal & Shahanur. Please find the details in 'How to reach" to these various destination in Melghat Tiger Reserve

Events Of Melghat

Melghat keeps organizing various event for all. The list of popular events -Be a Naturalist, Mel-Con, Ephil Dodo, Bird Race, Monsoon Trek, Logo banao Logo, Photography competitions etc. To get updates about these events please follow our page Melghat Tiger Reserve on facebook.

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Maximum 6 people plus driver is permitted in one vehicle. Guide is mandatory.

Private vehicles allowed (SUV only).

* First Tourist Name will be considered as Group Leader(who should be an Adult i.e. age>18); All Adults must carry Photo Identity Card.

* Max Capacity is 6 excluding driver and guide for Gypsy.

* Park Authority does not provide Gypsy to the tourists for safari. Only the entry fee is charged from the tourists.

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The Melghat Tiger Reserve and Natural History Tour

The Melghat Tiger Reserve and Natural History Tour, Melghat Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary and tiger reserve located in the Amravati district of the state of Maharashtra, India. It covers an area of approximately 1,676 square kilometers and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

The tiger reserve is known for its population of Bengal tigers, which are the main attraction for visitors. Apart from tigers, the reserve is also home to Indian leopards, Indian bison, sloth bears, Indian giant squirrels, and a variety of birds and reptiles.

Melghat Tiger Reserve is also known for its beautiful landscapes, with deep valleys, steep slopes, and high hills. The reserve is dotted with several water bodies, including the Tapti River, which provides a habitat for a variety of aquatic wildlife.

The best time to visit Melghat Tiger Reserve is between October and June when the weather is pleasant and the wildlife is more active. Visitors can enjoy wildlife safaris, nature walks, and bird watching, as well as interact with the local tribal communities that reside in the area.

The forest department has set up several ecotourism facilities in the reserve, including jungle lodges, camping sites, and watchtowers, which offer visitors the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

Tour Date October 18-21, 2024 October 25-28, 2024 November 08-11, 2024

Meal: Dinner Accommodation: Harshawardhan Chikhaldara 

Arrive at Nagpur airport, our representative will receive you. We will drive to Melghat Tiger Reserve (260 Km / 6 hrs). Check-In at the hotel in the evening, and have your dinner.

Overnight stay. 

Meal:   Breakfast, Luch, and Dinner Accommodation: Harshawardhan Chikhaldara

Today, you will get a packed breakfast and go on to the morning safari. After the safari, return to the hotel and have your lunch, take some rest. After lunch, we will be headed for the evening safari. 

Overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: None

After breakfast, check out from the hotel, and head towards Nagpur airport for your flight back home.

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Tourism-Melghat

Important places.

Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve. It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak Tectona grandis.  The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The northeastern boundary of

the Reserve is marked by the Tapti river. Melghat is the prime biodiversity repository of the state.

The sudden slope of Melghat form the part of catchment of river Purna. The three major tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga, adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden platau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above MSL.

Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateaux amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term conservation potential of the area. Conservation History : Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is around 1677 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km., and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is managed as a ‘multiple use area’. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km.  Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987. Archaeological Richness : The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort abetting southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic value of the area. Visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.

Chikhaldara

Tourist Attaraction

• Bhimkund (Kitchakdari)
• Vairat Devi
• Sunset Point
• Panchbol Point
• Kalapani Dam
• Mahadev Mandir
• Semadhoh Tiger Project
• Hariken Point
• Mozari Point
• Prospect Point
• Shakkar Lake
• Malviya and Sunrise Point
• Government Garden
• Pancha Dhara waterfall
• Gawilgad Fort

Semadohis a village located in dense Melghat Tiger Reserve in Dharni Tahsil, Amravati District, Maharashtra.Near Semadoh on the banks of Sipna River is a Forest Jungle camp consisting of four Dormitories (60 Bed) and Ten cottages (20 bed). The cottages have been recently renovated and are in good condition. There is a museum next to cafeteria (mess). Most important is presence of wild life in the area like Tigers, Sloth bear, leopards and other jungle animals. Bookings can be done though Forest Department Amravati.

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How to Reach:

Nearest airport is Nagpur which is connected by daily flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Raipur, Indore, Pune, etc.

For Chikhaldara/Semadoh/Kolkas/ Harisal- Alight at Badnera Junction (10Km) from Amravati on Mumbai – Nagpur – Kolkata route.

Various destinations of Melghat has to be reached by road as given below: Know where you can go for Jungle Safaris. Semadoh: Nagpur to Amaravati (160 km). Amravati to Paratwada (50 km.). Paratwada to Semadoh (45 km.) Kolkas Situated 13kms further from Semadoh towards Harisal on state highway no. 6 is the famous Kolkas Eco Tourism centre. It has 7 cottages (twin sharing), 2 nos. Forest Rest house rooms, 18 beds dormitory run by the Forest Department. Vairat/Chikhaldara- Vairat Jungle Safari- Along with many scenic points and Gavilgadh fort Chikhaldara has a jungle safari access on the Vairat plateau which is arguably one of the highest points in Central India for any jungle safari. Safaris can be booked online or on spot at the Nature Interpretation Centre based right in the heart of Chikhaldara town. Amravati to Paratwada (50 km.). Paratwada to Chikhaldara (32 km.). Harisal- Harisal village is on Maharashtra State Highway no.6 and is a gateway to jungle safaris from Harisal gate, night safari activities, full day tourism activities, machaan activities and adventure activities. Nagpur to Amaravati (160 km). Amravati to Paratwada (50 km.). Paratwada to Semadoh (45 km.). Semadoh to Harisal (25 km).

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Dr. Joseph Lozovyy was born into a Christian family in Elektrostal, Moscow Region, and was raised in a pastor’s home. From the age of fifteen, he began actively participating in the music ministry of the Baptist Church in Mytishchi, where his father served as a pastor, and also played in the orchestra of the Central Moscow Baptist Church. From 1989, he participated in various evangelistic events in different cities of Moscow Region and beyond. From 1989 to 1992, as a member of the choir and orchestra “LOGOS,” he participated in evangelistic and charitable concerts, repeatedly performing on the stages of the Moscow State Conservatory, the Bolshoi Theatre, and other concert halls in Russia and abroad. In 1992, his family moved to the United States. In 2007, after completing a full course of spiritual and academic preparation, Joseph moved to Dallas, Texas, to engage in church ministry. In 2008, he founded the Russian Bible Church to preach to the Russian-speaking population living in Dallas, Texas.

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