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A bout Gugamal National Park
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni tehsils of
Amaravati district in Satpura hill range. This is one of the last
remaining habitats of Indian tiger in Maharashtra.
The Melghat Tiger Reserve was constituted in 1974 and the Directorate
of Project Tiger, Melghat started functioning from 22nd Feb 1974. In
view of the ecological, floral and faunal significance of the region,
on 5th Sep 1975, the Melghat Tiger Reserve was designated a sanctuary.
Arrival Information :
-- By Rail : The
nearest railway stations are at Badnera / Amravati, 110-km away from
the park.
-- By Air : The nearest airport is at Nagpur, 225-km away from
the park.
-- By Road : Tourists can reach at Semadoh from Badnera /
Amaravati (100-110-km) within 3 hours drive by road.
-- Nearby Excursions : Melghat jungle safari |