Painganga Wildlife Sanctuaryपैनगंगा अभयारण्य
A river sanctuary on the Yavatmal-Nanded border, with almost no visitors.
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Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyUmarkhed, Pusad
EntryForest entry ₹80
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Inside a protected sanctuary, the Forest Department closes the route through the monsoon and breeding season.
About Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary
A long sanctuary following the Painganga river along the Yavatmal-Nanded border, with the Isapur dam backwaters running through it. Blackbuck, sloth bear and leopard, and virtually no tourist infrastructure.
What to see and do
- Painganga river and Isapur backwaters
- Blackbuck, sloth bear and leopard
- Sahastrakund falls at the far end
- Almost no 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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