Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary

According to the epic Mahabharata, Chikhaladara – a distortion of Keechakadara marks the place where Bheema after a Herculean tussle with the evil Keechaka killed him and threw him into the valley. However this mythological ring is not Chikhaladara’s sole claim to fame. Positioned at a height of about 1118 meters above sea level, it incidentally is the only hill resort in the Vidarbha region, the only coffee growing area in Maharashtra and the locale of the well known Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary. kanha national park

The Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Amravati district of
Vidarbha region. The best time to visit the Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary is between
the months of October and June. The rainy season is not conducive for a trip.

If you are the kind who loves watching Animal Planet, is interested in wild
life photography or simply fascinated by wild animals in general, then you are sure
to love this trip to Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary.

Nearest railway station is Badnera which is at a distance of about 110 km
Nearest airport is Akola about 150 km away
Nearest bus depot is at Amravati at a distance of 100 km

The Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary is easily accessible from all these transit points.

The Fauna of Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary includes Panthers, Sloth Bears and Wild Boars. Wild dogs can also be sighted. Bison, Sambar, Chital and the Flying Squirrel should not also be missed when visiting this wildlife reserve whose topography is dominated by valleys.

Another added attraction of the Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary is the Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park which is in its close vicinity. By virtue of the implementation of Melghat Tiger Project, it is home to about 82 tigers. A visit to the sanctuary therefore enables you to witness these regal tigers as well. So make sure that you witness a part of India’s rich wild life when on a tour to Maharashtra.

Wildlife Sanctuaries in West India
Anerdam Wildlife Sanctuary	Bhagwan Mahavir Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary	Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary	Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary
Chikhaladara Wildlife Sanctuary	Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary	Malvan Marine Sanctuary
Marine Sanctuary and Marine National Park	Nagzira Wldlife Sanctuary
Ratanmahal and Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary	Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Sanctuary
Nayagaon Mayur Sanctuary	Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Sagareshwar Sanctuary	Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary	Thol Wildlife Sanctuary
Tipeshwar Sanctuary	Wan Sanctuary
Wild Ass Sanctuary	Yawal Sanctuary
Dajipur Bison Sanctuary	Kalasubai Harishchandragad
Katepurna Sanctuary	Peshwe Udyan
Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary	Jijamata Udayan Zoo