Radhanagari Lake & Sanctuaryराधानगरी
A lake inside Maharashtra’s oldest sanctuary, and its best place to see gaur.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKolhapur, Maharashtra
Satara-Kolhapur
Satara-Kolhapur
Kind of placeLakes & Dams, Jungle Trails, Backwaters, Birding Spots, Eco Tourism, Wildlife & Tiger Reserves
Best time to visit15 October to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyRadhanagari, Kolhapur
EntrySanctuary entry ₹100
ClosuresUsually closed 15 June to 30 September. Inside a protected sanctuary, Forest Department closes the route through the monsoon and breeding season.
About Radhanagari Lake & Sanctuary
A reservoir inside Maharashtra’s oldest wildlife sanctuary, and the state’s stronghold for Indian gaur. The Dajipur range is the best place to see them, usually at dawn or dusk along the forest roads.
What to see and do
- Indian gaur (bison) in good numbers
- Maharashtra’s oldest wildlife sanctuary
- Laxmi Lake and the 1907 dam
- Dajipur forest rest house
- Rangana fort within the same belt
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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Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.