Wan Sanctuary

Introduction to Wan Sanctuary :
Chilkahrada Wild Life Sanctuary, nicknamed the Wan Sanctuary at Amaravati in Maharashtra has been named after Keechaka, the infamous villain in the Mahabharata, is a great tourist attraction. For the nature lovers, this place is a veritable heaven on earth. The main attraction here is the ample reserve of fauna like Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Panther and Wild Boar. Wild Dogs are also present here; a region of dales, with majestic trees raising their heads to bid welcome to a discerning traveler. The enveloping velvet mist also encompasses the entire landscape with a strange homeliness, making it an innate resting ground for the wild animals. kanha national park

Mythical Connection of Wan Sanctuary
Amaravati region in Vidharbha region has a glorious mythical connection. According to the legend, Wan Sanctuary at Amaravati located 1, 118 meters, is the point where the grand combatants Bheema and Keechaka fought against each other, while the former over threw the latter deep into the valley. From the villain Keechaka, the name of this valley Keechakahrada has been derived; Chilkahrada is the distortion of that name.
Magnificent views of splendid waterfalls, verdant valleys, coffee growing areas etc are visible, which are some of the marked zones of this region. The magnetic Chilka Lake offers an excellent view and is a must see for the nature lovers and ordinary folks alike.
Come and enjoy some fresh air with the inmates of the jungle, and whilst you do so, admire these bona fide denizens of nature and their own simple ways, drinking life to the lees.

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