Nagzira

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Nagzira National Park
Tiger at Nagzira National Park
Map showing the location of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
LocationBhandara-Gondia district, Maharashtra, India
Nearest cityGondia, Bhandara, Tirora, Tumsar
Coordinates21°14′38″N 79°59′09″E / 21.243942°N 79.985962°E / 21.243942; 79.985962
Area152.81 km2 (59.00 sq mi)
Established1970
Websitewww.mahanntr.com

Nagzira National Park is a national park in the Bhandara and Gondia districts of Maharashtra state in India. It harbours many fish species, 34 species of mammals, 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and four amphibian species.[1] This national park’s invertebrate fauna includes a number of butterflies and other insect species. Large wild mammals present include the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, gaur, sambar, nilgai, chital, wild boar, sloth bear, Indian muntjac, Indian spotted chevrotain and dhole. It receives nearly 30,000 tourists annually.[2]

  1. ^ "Nagzira National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary Safari Details". Big Cats India. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  2. ^ Singh, P. "Jeep Safari in Nagzira National Park, Nagzira Jeep Safari". www.nagzirawildlifesanctuary.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.