Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuaryचपराळा अभयारण्य
A Wainganga sanctuary in a district almost nobody visits for tourism.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGadchiroli, Maharashtra
Vidarbha
Vidarbha
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyChaprala, Aheri
EntryForest entry ₹100
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Inside a protected sanctuary, the Forest Department closes the route through the monsoon and breeding season.
About Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary
A sanctuary on the Wainganga in a district almost nobody visits for tourism, holding tiger, gaur and a long bird list. The Prashant Dham temple sits on an island in the river within the sanctuary.
What to see and do
- Tiger and gaur in a rarely visited forest
- Wainganga river and its island temple
- Excellent birding
- Almost no other visitors
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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