Specialty of the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary or Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary is located near the Devrashtre village in the Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. This wildlife sanctuary is situated at the meeting point of three taluks namely Kadegaon, Walwa, and Palus. The total area of this sanctuary is 10.87 Square Kilometers. Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Sagareshwar Deer Park. Because a large number of Deer are seen here.
The biggest specialty of the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is that it is India’s first manmade wildlife sanctuary and Maharashtra’s one & only manmade wildlife Sanctuary. Here big forest has been artificially developed under the afforestation programs with the help of the local villagers and Vrikshamitra (Friend of Trees) D M Mohite. This forest has been cultivated without a perennial supply of water. It’s really a great work. Because it is not easy to cultivate an artificial forest. All the animals and birds you see in this Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary have been artificially introduced here. This means wild animals from other places have been brought here and released. This Sagareshwar wildlife sanctuary is the manmade artificial wildlife Sanctuary. But it is not less than any natural wildlife Sanctuary.
The total distance of the Jungle Safari is around 6 KM. There are mainly 3 Viewpoints. The last top viewpoint is named Kirloskar Point. From here you get a breathtaking view of the Krishna River flowing through the Sugarcane and Grape fields. One ancient temple of Lord Shiva named Sagareshwar is there in Devrashtre village near to this wildlife sanctuary. That’s why it is named Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Timing and Fees of the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is closed on every Tuesday. It is open for tourist visits from morning 8 AM to evening 4 PM on all days except Tuesday. Per per-person entry fee is RS 50 /- only. If you want to do a jungle safari in your own car, then there is a fee of RS 100 for this. But bikes aren’t allowed for jungle safari as it is not safe. Wild animals like leopards may attack tourists. So bikes aren’t allowed; Only Cars are allowed. If you don’t have a car, don’t worry. There are Mini Buses for you here. Its fee is Rs 70 /- per person.
- Visiting Days – Open for all days except Every Tuesday
- Visiting Hours – Morning 8 AM to Evening 4 PM
- Entry Fees – RS 50 /- Per Person
- Entry Fees for LMV (Cars/Jeeps) for Jungle Safari – RS 100 /-
- Entry Fees for HMV (Bus/Truck/Mini Bus) for Jungle Safari – RS 150 /-
- Fees for Mini Bus Jungle Safari – RS 70 /- Per Person
- Best Time to Visit – August to February
- Camera Fees – RS 500 /- Per Camera
- Special Note: Free Entry will be given to tourists on Special days like 26th January, 1st May & 15th August from 8 AM to 2 PM.
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Wildlife Found in Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for Deer. Here you get to see many types of Deer. Such as 1) Spotted Deer 2) Sambar Deer 3) Blackbuck Deer. Along with Deer, You also get to see birds like peacocks, parrots Etc. Carnivorous animals like Leopard, Hyena, and Fox are also seen here. Many types of insects and snakes are also seen here. But you need luck to see all this wildlife.
Best Time to Visit the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
After the monsoon August to February is the Best time to visit Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can visit here anytime without any worry. But if you want to see greenery then the rainy season is the best time. Try to come early in the morning so that you can see more animals and birds.
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How to Reach the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located near the Devrashtre village in Sangli district of Maharashtra state, India. It is located at a distance of 49 KM from Sangli City. Takari is the nearest railway station and Bus stop to this place. Kolhapur airport is the nearest air station to reach here. Follow the below Google map to reach the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary by road.
Google Map Link – Google Map/Sagareshwar Deer Sanctuary
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