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 Kalasubai
Harischandragad Wildlife Sanctury
Location: Akole Tehsil Of
Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra
Main Attraction: Adventure Spot For Trekkers
Best Time To Visit: August To December
The sanctuary area spreads from Kalasubai to Harischandragad in Akole
Tehsil of Ahmadnagar district. The area is part of Sahyadri hill ranges.
The Kalsubai sanctuary is challenge to trekkers as it is most rugged,
hilly area and difficult to get accessibility. Kalasubai is the highest
(1646 m) peak of Western Ghats in the Maharashtra State.
Flora :
The vegetation type is southern moist mixed deciduous. The part of
Sahyadri that is close to West Coast is semi evergreen forest and semi
deciduous shrub savanna. The main tree species that are seen in this area
are Hirda, Jambhul, Chandawa, Bahava, Kumbhal, Gulchavi, Kudal, Siras,
Kharvel, Karap, Avali, Aashind, Lokhandi, Beheda and acharacter worth
noticing.
Species that are undergrowth are Mandar, Kadipatta, Ghaneri, Chilhar,
Parjambhual, Karvi, Karwand, Ber, Dhaiti, and Rametha. There are large
patches of grasslands mostly of Marvel, Dongari, Pawanya, Ber, Surad,
Harali etc. You can also see Bamboo in this region but rarely.
Fauna :
Tourists can find wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds. The mammals
found here are Leopard, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Mongoose, Hyena, Wolf,
Jackal, Fox, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Sambar, Hare, and Bats etc. The most
attractive animals are Indian Giant Squirrel and Porcupine.
The reptiles found in this sanctuary are Monitor Lizard, Fan-Throated
Lizard, Turtles and many species of snakes. Among the birds are the common
hill and grass land birds. One can also spot water birds such as White
Necked Storks, Black Ibis, Herons, Egrets, Cormorants, Water hen's, etc
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