Melghat Tiger Reserve
Largely dry teak forest in the Gaurilagarh Hills.The main ridge rises to over
3280 ft ( 1,000 metres ). The Tapi river flows along the northern border.
The forest is dense and game viewing is poor. wildlife populations are on the
increase.Tiger, Leopard and wild dog are the main predators.
Sambar, barking deer, chinkara,chital, nilgiri, wild boar and gaur are all afound.
General Information :
Location :
In the Gaurilagarh Hills
Size :
A total area of 605 sq miles ( 1,571 sq km ), of which 120 sq miles ( 311 sq
km ) from the core area.
Best time to Visit :
January to June.
Melghat Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Sanctuaries
in India
