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Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of Western Ghats in Maharashtra.

These ranges form a common boundary between Maharashtra, Karnataka and Goa, and comprise of rich evergreen, semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests.

It is the first Tiger Reserve of Western Maharashtra and the fourth Tiger Reserve of the State spreading over two Protected Areas of Koyana Sanctuary (KWLS) and Chandoli National Park (CNP).

The Western Ghats region has always been a tourist attraction due to its towering mountain ranges, meandering rivers like Warna-Koyna and lush green forests.

This area is included in the Natural World Heritage List.

There is the Kaas Plateau with beautiful flora, the Koyna-Radhanagari Sanctuary and the Chandoli National Park which is rich in biodiversity but has been declared as an ecologically sensitive area.

A tiger in the forest is a symbol of a prosperous forest. The tiger is the main component of the food chain in the forest.

Tigers also play a role in maintaining the balance of plants and other herbivores in the forest.

a forest where the number of tigers is high is considered perfect in all aspects.

A good forest also benefits the human being, besides maintaining the environmental balance, it also provides the healthy breath required by the human being.

The Western Ghats region has always been a tourist attraction due to its towering mountain ranges, meandering rivers like Warna-Koyna and lush green forests.

The Natural World Heritage List includes Sahyandri tiger reserve. There is the Kaas Plateau with beautiful flora, the Koyna-Radhanagari Sanctuary and

the Chandoli National Park which is rich in biodiversity but has been declared an ecologically sensitive area.

This bio-diversity-rich area is a semi-evergreen forest that is remote, steep, hilly and dense in nature.

Sambar, wild boar, langur are abundant in this area.One was amazed to see the plant wealth in the Western Ghats.

it is estimated that there are nearly four and a half thousand species of plants here. It includes endemic, rare tree species.

245 species of orchids are found here. 72 species of wildflowers and 46 species of Kandi flowers are found. Currently there are 18 species of Karvi..

The region is rich in fauna and flora such as mammals, native and migratory birds, reptiles, amphibians.

This area is a place of attraction for gad fort tourism which delights forest tourists and further excites the curiosity of wildlife enthusiasts.

PROJECTS

In 2010, an important decision was taken to grant the status of a tiger reserve to Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary..

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve has important catchment areas. Many springs as well as the Varana and Koyna rivers originate from here.

the Warna and Koyna rivers have been constructed dams and a important hydroelectric project is operational on the Koyna waters.

Agriculture in West-South Maharashtra is dependent on this water. the area of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve is surrounded by semi-evergreen forests.

Tigers exist here. this area is considered very safe for the existence of tigers.

However, tiger sightings are rare here as this is a high hill range region.

Interestingly, this project is the first tiger project outside Vidarbha.

Together with 317.670 sq km of Chandoli National Park and 423.550 sq km of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, this area has been declared as Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.

Along with tiger, animals such as gawa, chital, sambar, deer, leopard are also seen here.

Many rare plants and animals are found in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Satara, Sangli and Kolhapur districts.

It is a world record. The Sahyadri tiger reserve project has boosted tourism and created employment opportunities for local people.

HOW TO REACH SAHYADRI TIGER RESERVE

Air: Pune 210 km

Rail: Miraj Junction 110 Kms. Kolhapur 80 km, Karad 60 km

Road : Koyna Nagar: Kolhapur- 130 km. Karad- 56 km, Satara 90 km

Bamanoli / Tapola: Satara- 40 km, Satara-Mahabaleshwar-Tapola- 90 km

Chandoli : Mumbai 380 km, Kolhapur 80 km, Karad- 60 km

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