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 Chikhaladara
Wildlife Sanctury
Location: Vidarbha Region, Maharashtra
Coverage Area:
Main Attraction : The Melghat Tiger Project
Best Time To Visit: October To June
Chikhaldara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Amravati district of Vidarbha
region. The only hill station in the Vidarbha region offers one an
abundance of wildlife, viewpoints, lakes and waterfalls. This sanctuary is
named after "Keechaka". This is the place where Bhima killed Keechaka and
threw him into the valley. It thus came to be known as "Keechakadara" and
Chikhaldara is its corruption. This is the only coffee growing area in
Maharashtra.
Fauna :
Tourists can find Panthers, Sloth Bears, Sambar, and Wild Boar. One can
even spot Wild Dogs over here. Close by is the famous Melghat Tiger
Project in Dhakana-Kolkaz National Park, a natural habitat centre for
about 82 tigers.
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