Wild Life Safaris in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is known for its rich collection of wild life both flora and fauna. The forests abound in varied vegetational types which make for extremely scenic land scapes. Chikhaladara near Nagpur is full of deep valleys and is home to Melghat tiger project and Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park.
Melghat is famous for its Tiger and a greater part of Project Tiger is being implemented here. Other animals like Panthers, Bison, Sambar, Chital and the flying squirrel are familiar sights.
Another wildlife sanctuary which is known for its verdant hills and dales, is the Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary. Ambling around in these idyllic environs is the sloth bear, tiger, four horned antelope, the blue-bull, chital, barking deer, bison and the panther.
The most beautiful of the National Park in Maharashtra is the Tadoba and Nawagaon National Park.
The wild life here includes the Nilgai, large eyed Chinkara, Migratory birds and swarms of crocodiles. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a must for ornithologists and which is the home of winged birds like the golden oriole.