Internal View of Melghat Tiger Reserve India
Melghat means 'meeting of the ghats' which is just what the area is, a large tract of unending hills and ravines scarred by jagged cliffs and steep climbs. The exquisite hill forests, thick undergrowth and moss-covered trees underscore its virgin confines. It lies at the northern extreme of the Amravati District on the border of Madhya Pradesh, in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. If its tigers were not so famous, Melghat might best be known as a 'raptor' or eagle sanctuary! It is, in any event, a birdwatcher's dream come true. Remember too, that though you may not easily see them, this forest is part of one of India's most vital tiger breeding habitats. As a whole Melghat encompasses an area of 1,676.93 sq. km. which includes the 788.75 sq. km. Melghat Sanctuary and the 361.28 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The rest of the buffer zone includes 526.90 sq. km. of reserve forest. Located in the catchment area of the River Tapti, Melghat, a water harvesting forest, supplies 30 per cent of all the fresh water available to the people living in the vicinity.The summers temperatures can cross 400C. In winter, Melghat is cool with temperatures dropping below 150C! Between 1,000 to 2,250 mm. of rain falls during the monsoons. But the quantum received by different valleys varies because some of these fall in rain shadow belts.
December to May is the best season to visit Melghat. In summer, the forests are thin and the visibility good. In winter, it is more difficult to sight animals because of the profusion of reeds, grasses and weeds like lantana but this is when animals are in their prime condition making wildlife viewing a pleasure. When the grass is tall, animals could lie as close as within three metres of forest trails and still remain successfully hidden.Chikaldara Convention Complex (MTDC). The place is located 20 km. from the reserve, away from the eastern border in Amravati District. Tel.: 0721-20234/ 20263. The Semadoh Tourist Complex situated inside Melghat, is run by the Forest Department.
For reservations, contact: Field Director, Project Tiger, Paratwada, Dist. Amravati, Maharashtra -- 444805. Tel.: 0721-662792; Fax: 0721-62493.
The rest house at Kolkaz is a favourite with staunch wildlifers and provides a beautiful view of the forests around. Book in advance. The facilities are not extravagant. For reservations, contact Divisional Forest Officer, East Melghat, Dist. Amravati. One could also choose to stay at the rest house at Dhakna. For reservations, contact the Divisional Forest Officer, West Melghat, Chikaldhara, Dist. Amravati.By Air: The closest airports are Akola (160 km.) and Nagpur (260 km.)
By Rail: Badnera is the nearest railhead. The Bombay-Howrah Express, Ahmedabad-Madras Navjeevan Express, Ahmedabad-Howrah Express arrive here. Within Maharashtra: the Kolhapur-Nagpur Maharashtra Express and the Bhusaval-Nagpur Passenger Train can be taken.By Road: Chikaldara, a popular hill station, is connected to several major towns and cities. It is about 763 km. from Mumbai and 25 km. from the reserve. Nagpur (230 km.) and Amravati (100 km.) are closer, and State Transport buses are available from these cities to Chilkaldara. All buses going via Paratwada to Dharni and Burhanpur stop at the Tourist Centre in Semadoh. MTDC also organises excursions to the reserve. One can travel by jeeps arranged by the Forest Department on the forest roads within the reserve. Camping and trekking arrangements within the reserve can be made at Semadoh Tourist Centre.
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Tree less Hills & Village of Melghat Amravati
Melghat is defined as the 'meeting of Gahts' which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh's border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the 'raptor'. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra's Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti's catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area.
In the Maharashtra's district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh's border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat's meaning is 'meeting of ghats' and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs.
In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve's total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages.
The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river's tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
History
It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484.
Gawilgarh and Narnala the two historic forts guards the east and west main ridge. In the second war of Maharatta in the year 1803, Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who later went on to be the Duke of Wellington, from the Maharattas, the Gawilgarh fort. Melghat became the choice automatically after the launch of the Project Tiger in the year 1973.
Forest Hut of Jamoda Padav Dence Forest of Melghat by Shirishkumar Patil Amravati
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill,Range in Central India, also called Gavilgarh hills. The high ridge running East-West which has highest point at Vairat (1178 m above MSL) forms the South Western boundary of the Reserve.It is a prime habitat of Tiger. The forest is Tropical Dry Deciduous in nature, dominated by Teak (Tectona grandis). The area is catchment to the five major rivers viz Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The North-Eastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by River Tapti. Melghat is prime biodiversity repository of the Maharashtra State.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of rugged topography with only few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateau amidst rugged terrain.Continuity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees long term conservation potential of the area.Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest) were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is management as 'multiple use area'. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987.
More than 700 naturalised plant species have been enlisted in Flora of Melghat. These species belong to about 400 genera representing as many as 97 families. There are 90 tree spp., 66 shrubs spp., 316 herbs spp., 56 climbers, 23 sedges and 99 grass species alongwith 60-70 newly identified species.Teak is the predominant tree species.The common associated are Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lannea coromandelica, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia tomentosa, Anogeissus latifolia and Oujenia oojeinesis. Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus ) is wide spread. Mammals: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Jackal, Sambar, Gaur, Barking deer, Nilgai, Cheetal, Chousinga, Ratel, Flying Squirrel, Wild boar, Langur, Rhesus monkey, Porcupine, Pangolin, Mouse deer, Python, Otter, Caracal, Black napped hare.Tiger prey base in Melghat includes Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Wild boar, Cheetal and Chousinga. However Gaur and Sambar are in low densities. Chital, is found in few pockets and does not contribute much to the prey base. Thus, the domestic cattle substantially contribute towards the prey base, 400-500 cattle are kills by tiger and leopard annually. Quite naturally, this is a matter of conflict.
Melghat Tiger Reserve of Jarida Jungle observation Tour 2006
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gawilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high r ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve. It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak Tectona grandis. The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The northeastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by the Tapti river. Melghat is the prime biodiversity repository of the state.
The sudden slope of Melghat form the part of catchment of river Purna.
The three major tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga, adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden platau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above MSL.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateaux amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term conservation potential of the area.
Conservation History : Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is around 1677 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km., and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is managed as a 'multiple use area'. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987.
Archaeological Richness : The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort abetting southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic value of the area. Visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.
More than 769 naturalised plant species are listed in the Flora of Melghat belonging to about
400 genera representing 97 families. It includes 90 tree species, 66 shrub species, 316 herb
species, 56 climbers, 23 sedges and 99 grass species. The flora shows a combination of floristic
elements from Western Ghat and Satpura, with many endemic species. Some of the Himalayan
plant species like Preistylus constrictus are also reported here. The rare plants include
Convolvulus flavus, Utricularia Striatula, Drosera indica and many species of orchids like
Vanda tessellata and Aerides maculosum. Ethnobotanical account from MTR is provided by
Khaire and Giri (1992) which contains information on 215 plants being used as medicine by
local people. These contain 64 trees, 27 shrubs, 29 climbers, 2 grassess and one bamboo. Quite
suprisingly, there are enough evidences of presence of even temperate flora in the Reserve
which are found in East and North East India, Himalayas, Jammu, Kashmir and Hills of Uttar
Pradesh. Peristylus constrictus, Apium graveolens, Morchella conica, Geranium mascatense,
Senecio chryanthemoides are such examples. Species with extremely restricted distribution,
Achyranthes coynei or the species Ceropegia oculata which is endemic to Maharashtra and is
also endangered are speaking examples of the rich and varied habitat this Reserve provides to a
variety of plant species. The forests also provide niche to insectivorous plant species like
Drosera indica, rare species like Sruithia bigemia, medicinally important plants like Habenaria
and Senecio spp. A varied and interesting orchid flora also inhabits forests of this Reserve.
The illustrative examples of Melghat Flora are as under.
Temperate species: Geranium Mascatense, Senecio chrysanthemoides, Peristylus
constrictus, Apiu graveolens.
Endemic species: Achyranthes coynei, Ceropegia oculata Aquatic species. Ceratophyllum
demersum, Hydrilla vorticillata, Aeschynomene indica, Sesbania bispinosa, Smithia
canferta.
Orchids: Vanda tessellata, Aerides Macculosum, Habenaria grandifloriformis,
H. roxburghii, H. plantaginea.
Rare species: Convolvulus flavus, Utricularia Sstriatula,Drosera indica.
The area of Melghat being thickly forested and less populated, harbors myriad of faunal
components. The common Langur, Rhesus monkey, Gaur, Tiger, Panther, Jungle Cat, Hyaena,
Jackal, Fox, Wild dogs, Sloth bear, Ratel, Wild pig, Hare, Porcupine, Mungoose, Otter, Sambar,
Chital, Barking deer, Blue bull, Four horned antelope are common in Melghat Forests. The
ranges of major faunal species like Tiger, Leopard, Wild dogs, Hyena, Sloth bear and habitat
utilization maps for major herbivores like Gaur, Sambar, Barking deer, Chital and Sloth bear .
Melghat beauty in Rainy season of 2016
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gawilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve. It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak Tectona grandis. The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The northeastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by the Tapti river. Melghat is the prime biodiversity repository of the state.
The sudden slope of Melghat form the part of catchment of river Purna.
The three major tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga, adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden platau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above MSL.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateaux amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term conservation potential of the area.
Conservation History : Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is around 1677 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km., and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is managed as a 'multiple use area'. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987.
Archaeological Richness : The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort abetting southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic value of the area. Visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.
Chikhaldara
Tourist Attaraction
Bhimkund (Kitchakdari) Vairat, Devi ,Sunset Point, Bir Dam, Panchbol Point ,Kalapani Dam, Mahadev Mandir, Semadhoh Tiger Project ,Hariken Point,Mozari Point,Prospect Point,Devi Point, Goraghat, Shakkar Lake, Malviya and Sunrise Point ,Government Garden, Museums, Waterfalls,Dharkhura, Bakadari, Kolkaz, Pancha Dhara waterfall ,Gawilgad Fort.
Semadoh
Semadoh is a village located in dense Melghat Tiger Reserve in Dharni Tahsil, Amravati District, Maharashtra.Near Semadoh on the banks of Sipna River is a Forest Jungle camp consisting of four Dormitories (60 Bed) and Ten cottages (20 bed). The cottages have been recently renovated and are in good condition. There is a museum next to cafeteria (mess). Most important is presence of wild life in the area like Tigers, Sloth bear, leopards and other jungle animals. Bookings can be done though Forest Department Amravati.
Closeup Video of Waterfall very near Road of Melghat Maharastra
Melghat is defined as the 'meeting of Gahts' which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh's border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the 'raptor'. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra's Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti's catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area.
In the Maharashtra's district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh's border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat's meaning is 'meeting of ghats' and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs.
In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve's total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages.The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river's tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
History It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484.
Sipana River Semadoh Melghat in winter Video by Shirishkumar Patil
Melghat is defined as the 'meeting of Gahts' which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh's border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the 'raptor'. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra's Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti's catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area.
In the Maharashtra's district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh's border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat's meaning is 'meeting of ghats' and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs.
In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve's total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages.
The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river's tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
History
It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484.
Gawilgarh and Narnala the two historic forts guards the east and west main ridge. In the second war of Maharatta in the year 1803, Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who later went on to be the Duke of Wellington, from the Maharattas, the Gawilgarh fort. Melghat became the choice automatically after the launch of the Project Tiger in the year 1973.
Thousands of Flora eating Insect of Melghat India Video by Shirishkumar Patil
Millipedes are arthropods that have two pairs of legs per segment (except for the first segment behind the head which does not have any appendages at all, and the next few which only have one pair of legs). Each segment that has two pairs of legs is a result of two single segments fused together as one. Most millipedes have very elongated cylindrical bodies, although some are flattened dorso-ventrally, while pill millipedes are shorter and can roll into a ball, like a pillbug.
The name millipede is a compound word formed from the Latin roots mille (thousand) and pes (foot). Despite their name, no known millipede has 1,000 legs, although the rare species Illacme plenipes has up to 750.[2] Common species have between 36 and 400 legs. The class contains around 10,000 species in 13 orders and 115 families. The giant African millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas), is the largest species of millipede.
Millipedes are detritivores and slow moving. Most millipedes eat decaying leaves and other dead plant matter, moisturising the food with secretions and then scraping it in with their jaws. However, they can also be minor garden pests, especially in greenhouses where they can cause severe damage to emergent seedlings. Signs of millipede damage include the stripping of the outer layers of a young plant stem and irregular damage to leaves and plant apices, the very top of a plant.
Millipedes can be easily distinguished from the somewhat similar and related centipedes (Class Chilopoda), which move rapidly, and have a single pair of legs for each body segment.Most millipedes are herbivorous, and feed on decomposing vegetation or organic matter mixed with soil. A few species are omnivorous or carnivorous, and may prey on small arthropods, such as insects and centipedes, or on earthworms. Some species have piercing mouth parts that allow them to feed on plant juices.
Melghat means 'meeting of the ghats' which is just what the area is, a large tract of unending hills and ravines scarred by jagged cliffs and steep climbs. The exquisite hill forests, thick undergrowth and moss-covered trees underscore its virgin confines. It lies at the northern extreme of the Amravati District on the border of Madhya Pradesh, in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. If its tigers were not so famous, Melghat might best be known as a 'raptor' or eagle sanctuary! It is, in any event, a birdwatcher's dream come true. Remember too, that though you may not easily see them, this forest is part of one of India's most vital tiger breeding habitats. As a whole Melghat encompasses an area of 1,676.93 sq. km. which includes the 788.75 sq. km. Melghat Sanctuary and the 361.28 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The rest of the buffer zone includes 526.90 sq. km. of reserve forest. Located in the catchment area of the River Tapti, Melghat, a water harvesting forest, supplies 30 per cent of all the fresh water available to the people living in the vicinity.
Makhala is Heaven of Melghat in Rainy Season Tour by Xylo E 8 video by Shirishkumar Patil
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Melghat is defined as the 'meeting of Gahts' which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh's border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the 'raptor'. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra's Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti's catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area.
In the Maharashtra's district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh's border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat's meaning is 'meeting of ghats' and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs.
In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve's total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages.
The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river's tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
History It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484.
Gawilgarh and Narnala the two historic forts guards the east and west main ridge. In the second war of Maharatta in the year 1803, Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who later went on to be the Duke of Wellington, from the Maharattas, the Gawilgarh fort. Melghat became the choice automatically after the launch of the Project Tiger in the year 1973.Best Time To Visit And Weather
Best Time To Visit
Though the Park is open from the months of October till June, the safaris are allowed inside only from the months of December till June. The tiger sights are peak in summer as the covering of the forest gets thin and hence the visibility getting better. It is better to travel in winter though the sight gets rare. Alternately one can watch birds here Places To Visit
No doubt that the best time is from dawn to dusk. In the mornings, one can get to see the sloth bear and several other animals and birds in day time near the waterholes. In case you get lucky then you get to have a glimpse of panthers (leopards) and owls at the end of the day, at the moment when you are about the leave the sanctuary.
One can spot the Gaur on the way from Semadoh to Raipur & also on the plateau of Dolar where the actual area starts. One can also get to see the Rhesus monkeys which come to the area which is near to Gawilgarh fort. One can sit at the top machans of the Fitakaripani waterholes for hours together hoping that they might spot a tiger or a sambar, which would be hardly 15 m away.
The forts which are at Asirgarh, Narnala and Gawilgarh which borders the reserve have always been of deep historical interest. They are situated on the precipitous slopes & earlier have defied the conquests. In today's time they provide with an awesome view of the plains which are in the surroundings.
Tarubandha old British Made jungle rest house Melghat
Tarubandha old British Made jungle rest house Melghat is situated Harisal to Akot road.
Melghat means 'meeting of the ghats' which is just what the area is, a large tract of unending hills and ravines scarred by jagged cliffs and steep climbs. The exquisite hill forests, thick undergrowth and moss-covered trees underscore its virgin confines. It lies at the northern extreme of the Amravati District on the border of Madhya Pradesh, in the southwestern Satpura mountain ranges. If its tigers were not so famous, Melghat might best be known as a 'raptor' or eagle sanctuary! It is, in any event, a birdwatcher's dream come true. Remember too, that though you may not easily see them, this forest is part of one of India's most vital tiger breeding habitats. As a whole Melghat encompasses an area of 1,676.93 sq. km. which includes the 788.75 sq. km. Melghat Sanctuary and the 361.28 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park in the Vidharba region of Maharashtra. The rest of the buffer zone includes 526.90 sq. km. of reserve forest. Located in the catchment area of the River Tapti, Melghat, a water harvesting forest, supplies 30 per cent of all the fresh water available to the people living in the vicinity.
Melghat Deep Valley of Zanzari Manzari & Khapara River & base camp of Forest
Melghat is one of the first nine tiger reserves in India declared under Project Tiger in 1972 and has great importance for conservation of tiger because of its large area and contiguity with the Satpuda landscape. It has an area of nearly 2027 sq.km. It is located in Amravati District in Maharashtra on the border with Madhya Pradesh. Being located in the Satpuda hill range, Melghat has a hilly and rugged terrain. It has rich dry deciduous forests of Central India dominated by teak, and also a variety of other species. The climate is tropical with hot summers and cool winters. Rainfall is moderate occurring mainly from June to September. Sipna, Dolar, Khandu, Gadga and Khapra are the five rivers drain from Melghat into the Tapi. It has a rich wildlife including the Tiger, Leopard, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Barking Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Langur and many other mammal species. Nearly 250 bird species of dry deciduous forests are found in Melghat including the critically endangered Forest Owlet. The village community of Melghat consists mainly of Korku and Gond tribes and Gawli community.The Forest Department experiences several difficulties in protection of wildlife in Melghat. Being hilly and rugged many of the areas are difficult to protect. Like many other protected areas Melghat also experiences problems such as fires in summer, grazing and occasional poaching cases. This has adverse effect on tiger conservation in this important tiger reserve in Central India. To support the Forest Department in their efforts for conservation of the tiger and its ecosystem Wildlife Research and Conservation Society (WRCS) is implementing a project for conservation of wildlife in Melghat Tiger Reserve in collaboration with the Forest Department. This project is supported by WWF-India. As part of this project WRCS is inviting volunteers to help the field staff of Forest Department in patrolling of the forests. Volunteers who are interested in participating in this initiative are invited to send their applications to WRCS. For details of the program please click the link below: Melghat has three distinct seasons namely Monsoon, Rainy season and Winter season. The considerable altitudinal variations in Melghat gives rise to smart variations in rainfall which ranges from 1000 mm to 2050 mm.The rainfall is received in 50 to 60 rainy days during July to September. Winter iscooled and summer is extremely hot. Temperature varies from 6 degrees celsius to 43.6 degees celsius. PHYSICAL FEATURES
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve. It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak Tectona grandis. The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The northeastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by the Tapti river. Melghat is the prime biodiversity repository of the state.The sudden slope of Melghat form the part of catchment of river Purna.The three major tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga, adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden platau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above MSL.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateaux amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term conservation potential of the area.Conservation History : Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is around 1677 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km., and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary.
Cloud coming on hills Melghat view of rainy season of India by Shirishkumar
The monsoon season in India brings along a quite heavy rainfall along the west coast between June and September whereas the eastern coast observes rains somewhere between mid-October and December. The monsoon winds in winter mainly blow from northeastern region of Indian subcontinent carrying a little amount of moisture. With the Himalayas acting as a barrier to the cold air from passing onto the subcontinent, the winters in the country go relatively dry.
Melghat Tiger Reserve Location Maharashtra, India Summer Temperature: 43 °C Winter Temperature: 6 °C Weather Hot Sunny Melghat is defined as the 'meeting of Gahts' which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh's border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the 'raptor'. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra's Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti's catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area. In the Maharashtra's district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh's border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat's meaning is 'meeting of ghats' and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs. In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve's total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages. The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river's tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger. History
It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484. Gawilgarh and Narnala the two historic forts guards the east and west main ridge. In the second war of Maharatta in the year 1803, Colonel Arthur Wellesley, who later went on to be the Duke of Wellington, from the Maharattas, the Gawilgarh fort. Melghat became the choice automatically after the launch of the Project Tiger in the year 1973. Best Time To Visit And Weather Best Time To Visit Though the Park is open from the months of October till June, the safaris are allowed inside only from the months of December till June. The tiger sights are peak in summer as the covering of the forest gets thin and hence the visibility getting better. It is better to travel in winter though the sight gets rare. Alternately one can watch birds here.
Water hole for wild Animal in core area of Melghat by Shirishkumar Patil 1.MTS
Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest) were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary.
Dence Forest & Jungle hut of Jamuda padav Melghat by Shirishkumar Patil.mpg
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, also called Gavilgarh hills. The high ridge running East-West which has highest point at Vairat (1178 m above MSL) forms the South Western boundary of the Reserve.It is a prime habitat of Tiger. The forest is Tropical Dry Deciduous in nature, dominated by Teak (Tectona grandis). The area is catchment to the five major rivers viz Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The North-Eastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by River Tapti. Melghat is prime biodiversity repository of the Maharashtra State.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of rugged topography with only few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateau amidst rugged terrain.Continuity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees long term conservation potential of the area.
Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest) were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is management as 'multiple use area'. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987.The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort abetting South Eastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic values of the area. The visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy serene forests in the backdrop.Forest Types Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests
Major Flora ..
More than 700 naturalised plant species have been enlisted in Flora of Melghat. These species belong to about 400 genera representing as many as 97 families. There are 90 tree spp., 66 shrubs spp., 316 herbs spp., 56 climbers, 23 sedges and 99 grass species alongwith 60-70 newly identified species.
Main Species ...
Teak is the predominant tree species.The common associated are Lagerstroemia parviflora, Lannea coromandelica, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia tomentosa, Anogeissus latifolia and Oujenia oojeinesis. Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus ) is wide spread.
Major Fauna Main Species Mammals: Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild dog, Jackal, Sambar, Gaur, Barking deer, Nilgai, Cheetal, Chousinga, Ratel, Flying Squirrel, Wild boar, Langur, Rhesus monkey, Porcupine, Pangolin, Mouse deer, Python, Otter, Caracal, Black napped hare.
Water hole for wild Animal in core area of Melghat by Shirishkumar Patil 2.MTS
Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest) were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary.
Tribal Village of Koraku Makhala Melghat
Melghat is defined as the ‘meeting of Gahts’ which talks about the area which is a large area of hills which is never ending and the steep climbs with the scary raviness of the jagged cliffs. The wonderful hill forests with the trees which are covered with thick moss which are grown beneath and cover the trees hence underscoring the virgin confines. This lies on the extreme north part of the Amravati District and on Madhya Pradesh’s border, in the south west ranges of Satpura mountains. If not for the popularity of the tigers, Melghat would have got famous for the eagle sanctuary or the ‘raptor’. In any case, this is the dream come true of any birdwatcher. Though it is not easy to get a glimpse of them, yet this forest is said to be the one of the most important habitat in India for tiger breeding. On a whole the area of Melghat is 1,676.93 sq.km inclusive of the 788.75 sq km. In Maharashtra’s Vidharba region is the 361.28 sq km Gugarnal National Park & the Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining of the buffer zone is inclusive of 526.90 sq km of the reserve forest. Situated in the River Tapti’s catchment area, Melghat which is a forest for water harvesting supplies about 30 percent of fresh water to the localities living in the nearby area.In the Maharashtra’s district Amravati in the extreme northern side on Madhya Pradesh’s border, lies Melghat in south west side of the Satpura mountain ranges. Melghat’s meaning is ‘meeting of ghats’ and this describes about the large area of the hills which are never ending and the ravines scarred by the steep climbs and jagged cliffs.In the year 1974, Melghat got declared as the Tiger Reserve. Currently the Reserve’s total area is about 1677 km2.The core area has no villages.The nature of the forest is dry deciduous, and the teak (Tectona grandis) is dominant here. Five major rivers catch up at this Reserve and they are: the Dolar, Gadga, Sipna, Khapra and Khandu and all these are Tapti river’s tributaries. The fauna which are main here are the blacknaped hare, otter, mouse deer, pangolin, porcupine, Rhesus monkey, langur, wild boar, flying squirrel, ratel, chausingha, chital, nilgai, barking deer, gaur, sambar, jackal, wild dog, sloth bear, leopard and tiger.
History It is that that in Melghat invaders from the northern side travelled across in order to reach the Berar where the dynasty Imad Shahi was founded in the year 1484.Gawilgarh and Narnala the two historic forts guards the east and west main ridge. In the second war of Maharatta in the year 1803, Colonel Arthur Wellesley.who later went on to be the Duke of Wellington, from the Maharattas, the Gawilgarh fort. Melghat became the choice automatically after the launch of the Project Tiger in the year 1973.Best Time To Visit And Weather Best Time To Visit
Though the Park is open from the months of October till June, the safaris are allowed inside only from the months of December till June. The tiger sights are peak in summer as the covering of the forest gets thin and hence the visibility getting better. It is better to travel in winter though the sight gets rare. Alternately one can watch birds here. Places To Visit No doubt that the best time is from dawn to dusk. In the mornings, one can get to see the sloth bear and several other animals and birds in day time near the waterholes. In case you get lucky then you get to have a glimpse of panthers (leopards) and owls at the end of the day, at the moment when you are about the leave the sanctuary.
One can spot the Gaur on the way from Semadoh to Raipur & also on the plateau of Dolar where the actual area starts. One can also get to see the Rhesus monkeys which come to the area which is near to Gawilgarh fort. One can sit at the top machans of the Fitakaripani waterholes for hours together hoping that they might spot a tiger or a sambar, which would be hardly 15 m away.
The forts which are at Asirgarh, Narnala and Gawilgarh which borders the reserve have always been of deep historical interest. They are situated on the precipitous slopes & earlier have defied the conquests. In today’s .time they provide with an awesome view of the plains which are in the surroundings.
Towards Jarida in the reserve which is around three kilometers from the village of Mahkala is a waterfall which is just too beautiful with wonderful mountains in the backdrop and the wild bananas grow in the crags which are rocky. And these spots are hardly at a distance of four to five meters from the road of Mahkala-Jarida. Local tribes like the Gaolan, Gawli, Balai, Nihal, Gond and Korku are found here. Of these the Korkus population is dominating (60 – 65% of the local population). You will atleast require a translator or a local guide. The delicacy which is prepared by the Gawlis, called rabdi which is prepared with milk and tempts people as it is mouth watering & is a must have.
Sipna River Near Kolkas VIP Rest house Melghat
ABOUT MELGHAT TIGER RESERVE
Established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1967, Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Melghat's rugged topography is characterised by steep cliffs and rocky ravines, which provide the reserve natural protection from encroachers. The reserve area is around 1,677 sq km. The core area of the reserve, the Gugarnal National Park, has an area of 361.28 sq km, and the buffer area of the reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary, has been alloted an area of 788.28 sq km.
Eco-development activities have been taken up consistently by the state and various organisations, resulting in an increase in the tiger population. The tigers also prey on the cattle in the villages around, revealing their dependence on the livestock that roam the forest. It's also said that there is a considerable amount of pressure on the forest because of the livestock.
VIP Guest House at Kolkas. It offers the best accommodation in the entire reserve, where government officials, and apparently even Indira Gandhi, once stayed. The accommodation is very basic but the guest house's stunning location more than makes up. It overlooks the Sipna River, which lies at the foot of Kolkas in the shape of an inverted horseshoe as far as the eye can see. The name Sipna comes from teak trees, as the tribals believe the river originated from a teakwood tree in the jungle.
Melghat offers visitors some simple pleasures even in winter: a fragrant forest full of birds, pleasantly bereft of tourists. It's the perfect time to relax and soak in the magic of the reserve. But if it's an audience with the 'maternal uncle' that you are looking for, head to Melghat in summer, when there's the highest chance to spot tigers. Of course, there's a trade-off: be prepared to bake in temperatures that can go up to 45 ° Celsius!
The reserve area has been divided into three zones for management purposes. The safari starts from Semadoh, which has a Tourist Complex. It houses the Nature Interpretation Complex, a centre for visitor information, and has accommodation facilities. It's the starting point for safaris, and trekking arrangements are also made here. There's an educational centre too at the complex, with a mini-theatre where documentaries are screened in the evenings, or when schoolchildren visit. Semadoh is about 12 km east of the Kolkas Guest House.
Melghat road Akot to Belkund in rainy season 2008 video by Shirishkumar Patil
Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is 1676.93 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km. and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest) were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary.
Running Water of River & Lush Green Flora of Melghat in Rainy
The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak (Tectona grandis). The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers: the Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The main fauna found here are tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild dog, jackal, sambar, gaur, barking deer, nilgai, chital, chausingha, ratel, flying squirrel, wild boar, langur, Rhesus monkey, porcupine, pangolin, mouse deer, python, otter and blacknaped hare.Melghat has three distinct seasons namely Monsoon, Rainy season and Winter season. The considerable altitudinal variations in Melghat gives rise to smart variations in rainfall which ranges from 1000 mm to 2050 mm.The rainfall is received in 50 to 60 rainy days during July to September. Winter iscooled and summer is extremely hot. Temperature varies from 6 degrees celsius to 43.6 degees celsius.
SITUATION Melghat is located on longitude 21 degrees 21' N, lattitude 77 degrees 22' E. Chikhaldara and Dharni and Melghat extends over an area sq. kms. It forms the major port of Amaravati district of Maharashtra in India.
CLIMATE Melghat has three distinct seasons namely Monsoon, Rainy season and Winter season. The considerable altitudinal variations in Melghat gives rise to smart variations in rainfall which ranges from 1000 mm to 2050 mm.The rainfall is received in 50 to 60 rainy days during July to September. Winter iscooled and summer is extremely hot. Temperature varies from 6 degrees celsius to 43.6 degees celsius.
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PHYSICAL FEATURES
Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The high ridge running east-west which has its highest point at Vairat (1178 m. above msl.), forms the southwestern boundary of the Reserve. It is a prime habitat of the tiger. The forest is tropical dry deciduous in nature, dominated by teak Tectona grandis. The Reserve is a catchment area for five major rivers viz. Khandu, Khapra, Sipna, Gadga and Dolar, all of which are tributaries of the river Tapti. The northeastern boundary of the Reserve is marked by the Tapti river. Melghat is the prime biodiversity repository of the state.
The sudden slope of Melghat form the part of catchment of river Purna.
The three major tributaries originating from Melghat region and draining into river Purna are Chandrabhaga, adnani and wan. Chikhaldara is located on high sudden platau at an altitude of 1100 ms. above MSL.
Nature has offered protection to Melghat in the form of a rugged topography with only a few entry points. The Makhala, Chikhaldara, Chiladari, Patulda and Gugamal are the large plateaux amidst rugged terrain. Contiguity of forests in Satpura Hill Range guarantees the long-term conservation potential of the area.
Conservation History : Melghat area was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. Presently, the total area of the Reserve is around 1677 sq. km. The core area of the Reserve, the Gugarnal National Park with an area of 361.28 sq. km., and buffer area of the Reserve, the Melghat Tiger Sanctuary with an area of 788.28 sq. km. (of which 21.39 sq. km. is non-forest), were together re-notified by the state government in 1994 as Melghat Sanctuary. The remaining area is managed as a 'multiple use area'. Previously, Melghat Tiger Sanctuary was created in 1985 with an area of 1597.23 sq. km. Gugarnal National Park was carved out of this Sanctuary in 1987.
Archaeological Richness : The Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort abetting southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve add to the aesthetic value of the area. Visitors to these archaeological monuments enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.
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MELGHAT FLOURA
The area has sudden tropical dry, deciduous forest. Teak (Tectonal grandic) is the dominant species with common associate Lendia(Lagestroemia parviflora), Moyan (Lanmea coromondolica), Ain (Terminalia tomentosa), Dhawda(Anogeissus latifolia), Haldu(Adina Cordifolia) Kalanb(Mitrigyna parviflora), and Dhaman(Grewia tiliafolia).Other associates are Salai (Boswellia Serrota), Dudhi (Wrightia tinctoria), Amaltus (Cassia fistula), Humba (Milliusa veletina), Bhosa(Bauhinia racemosa), Kusum (Sleichera deosa), Rivit (Casearea eliptica )etc. there are over 700 naturalise species belonging to 400 genera and 97 families.There are 90 tree species, 66 shrub species, 320 herb species, 56 climber species, 23 sedge speciesand 99 grass species. Bamboo forms midle story. Medicinal plant species of ethno botanical importance.Number more than 250 species.250 species. 90 tree species,
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Amravati District is a District of Maharashtra state in central India. Amravati is the administrative headquarters of the district.
The district is situated between 20°32' and 21°46' north latitudes and 76°37' and 78°27' east longitudes. The district occupies an area of 12,235 km². The district is bounded by Betul District of Madhya Pradesh state to the north, and by the Maharashtra districts of Nagpur to the northeast, Chindwara district of Madhya Pradesh to the northeast Wardha to the east, Yavatmal to the south, Washim to the southwest, and Akola and Buldhana districts to the west.