Gugamal NATIONAL PARK
About Gugamal National Park
Location
Amravati District, Maharashtra
Best time to Visit
October to April
Nearest Airport
Nagpur - About 260 km
Area
Approx. 361 Sq. Km.
Temperature
Maximum 44oC & Minimum 6oC
Nearest Railway Station
Amravati - About 110 km
Note:
The Park is open for tourists throughout the year.
Gugamal National Park is in the central part of Melghat Tiger Reserve in the Amravati District of Maharashtra. The park lies in the Satpura ranges, and its rough and hilly terrain makes it a suitable habitat for ample wildlife.
Gugamal National Park has been one of the famous ones in Maharashtra because of its scenic locations and high tiger population. The terrain here is ideal for tigers and other wildlife, and thus the park is home to many species. The park is also rich in flora since it is a part of the famous Satpura ranges and is said to house a lot of medicinal plants. Gadga River and Dolar River flow through the park, where one can enjoy crocodile sightings.
Like many other national parks in Maharashtra, one can enjoy a trek through this national park and enjoy nature to the fullest.Major Wildlife
Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Hyena, Chausingha, Gaur, Barking Deer, Ratel, Flying squirrel, Nilgai, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Macaque, Indian Cobra, Dwarf Gecko, Common Indian Monitor, Skink Snake, Bark Gecko, Indian Python, Dhamen, Jungle & Common Babblers, Yellow-billed Babbler, White-checked Barbet, Green Bee-eater, Crested Bunting, White-eyed Buzzard, Honey Buzzard, Common Stonechat, Laughing Dove, Black-shouldered Kite, Black Kite, White-throated Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Black-throated Munia, Rose-ringed Parakeet, Rock Pigeon, Indian Peafowl and more.
distance from major cities
Amravati – About 110 km
Nagpur – About 257 km
Mumbai – About 623 km
Delhi – About 1058 km
Nagpur – About 257 km
Mumbai – About 623 km
Delhi – About 1058 km
near by attractions
Chikhaldara Hill Station, Nagpur Zero Miles, Pench Tiger Reserve