Nannaj Bustard Sanctuaryनान्नज
One of the last refuges of the Great Indian Bustard, down to about a hundred birds.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSolapur, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Best time to visit1 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyNannaj, Solapur
EntryForest entry ₹100 · guide advised
About Nannaj Bustard Sanctuary
One of the last places in India where the Great Indian Bustard survives, a bird now down to roughly a hundred individuals worldwide. Sightings are far from guaranteed, but the grassland also holds blackbuck, Indian wolf and a long list of raptors.
What to see and do
- Great Indian Bustard, critically endangered
- Blackbuck herds on the grassland
- Indian wolf and striped hyena
- Excellent winter raptor watching
- A protected grassland, which is rare in itself
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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