Chandoli National Park is an 317.67 km2 National Park in Sangli,Maharashtra, established in May 2004,Earlier it was a Wildlife Sanctuary declared in 1985.
Chandoli Park is notable as the southern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary forming the northern part of the reserve.
The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve was then estimated to have nine tigers and 66 leopards. Chandoli National Park is located near the Chandoli Dam near Sangli .
It is located at the junction of Sangli District, Kolhapur District, Satara District and Ratnagiri District.
It lies between the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary and forms the southern part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
The park receives its water supply from the Warna river and reservoir as well as several other small streams and rivers. Flat topped mountains, rocky, lateritic plateaus called 'Saddas', almost devoid of vegetation, large boulders and caves are distinctive to the protected areas in the Sahyadri region of the Western Ghats.
Flora of Chandoli National Park
Chandoli National Park is mostly covered by a combination of North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests and Malabar Coast moist forests. Dwarf evergreen forests are also evident here and the trees include Kokum Tree, Kinjal, Crape Myrtle, Spinous Kino Tree, Olea, Fig, Pisa, Jamun, Ironwood Tree and many more. Other common trees found here are Harra, Devil Fig, Indian Gooseberry, Umbar and Indian Laurel. Frequently spotted grasses of the region include Tangle Grass, Black Spear Grass, Golden Beard Grass, Kangaroo Grass, Bluestem Grass and many others. Insectivorous plants also grow here such as Bladderworts and Sundews.
Fauna of Chandoli National Park
Chandoli National Park is the home to about 20 species of amphibians and reptiles, 122 species of birds and 23 species of mammals. Commonly found animals in the park are Indian Giant Squirrels, Sloth Bear, Leopard Cats, Indian Bison, Indian Leopard and Bengal Tigers. The prey species of the region include Blackbuck, Mouse Deer, Sambar Deer and Barking Deer. Over years, a rise in the population of Gaur, Leopards and Tigers have been recorded.
How to Reach:-
1.Kolhapur To Park
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2.Sangli To Park
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Best Season to visit:-
October to February. June to September have heavy rainfall over 3,500 mm.
Where To Stay:-
Accomodation Can Be Reserve1. Irrigation Rest HouseEx. Engineer, Irrigation Department at Mandur,
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416 002
Contact Details @ Park
Deputy Conservator of Forests/Wildlife, Bindu chowk,
Ganji Galli, Kolhapur,
Maharashtra, 416 002
Phone: 00-91-231-2542766
Chandoli Park is notable as the southern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary forming the northern part of the reserve.
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| Entrance of National Park |
The historical places of the park include the 17th century Shivaji's Forts, Prachitgad and Bhairavgad, of the Maratha kings Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj. Ruins of the Bhavani temples palatial buildings in Prachitigad and Kalavantin vihir depict the ancient glory of the Maratha Empire.
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| Inner View Of Park |
The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve was then estimated to have nine tigers and 66 leopards. Chandoli National Park is located near the Chandoli Dam near Sangli .
It is located at the junction of Sangli District, Kolhapur District, Satara District and Ratnagiri District.
It lies between the Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Radhanagri Wildlife Sanctuary and forms the southern part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
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| Waterfall in the Park |
Flora of Chandoli National Park
Chandoli National Park is mostly covered by a combination of North Western Ghats moist deciduous forests and Malabar Coast moist forests. Dwarf evergreen forests are also evident here and the trees include Kokum Tree, Kinjal, Crape Myrtle, Spinous Kino Tree, Olea, Fig, Pisa, Jamun, Ironwood Tree and many more. Other common trees found here are Harra, Devil Fig, Indian Gooseberry, Umbar and Indian Laurel. Frequently spotted grasses of the region include Tangle Grass, Black Spear Grass, Golden Beard Grass, Kangaroo Grass, Bluestem Grass and many others. Insectivorous plants also grow here such as Bladderworts and Sundews.
Fauna of Chandoli National Park
Chandoli National Park is the home to about 20 species of amphibians and reptiles, 122 species of birds and 23 species of mammals. Commonly found animals in the park are Indian Giant Squirrels, Sloth Bear, Leopard Cats, Indian Bison, Indian Leopard and Bengal Tigers. The prey species of the region include Blackbuck, Mouse Deer, Sambar Deer and Barking Deer. Over years, a rise in the population of Gaur, Leopards and Tigers have been recorded.
How to Reach:-
1.Kolhapur To Park
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2.Sangli To Park
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Nearest Airports are at Karad(55KM) and Pune(210KM).
Parks Nearest Railway Stations are which are well connected with major parts of the Country.
- Sangli - 75 km
- Miraj rail junction - 85 km
- Kolhapur - 80 km
- Karad - 47 km
You can reach Chandoli by taking National Highway NH4. MSRTC Buses and private cars are available from Sangli and Miraj.
Best Season to visit:-
October to February. June to September have heavy rainfall over 3,500 mm.
Accomodation Can Be Reserve1. Irrigation Rest HouseEx. Engineer, Irrigation Department at Mandur,
Kolhapur, Maharashtra, 416 002
Contact Details @ Park
Deputy Conservator of Forests/Wildlife, Bindu chowk,
Ganji Galli, Kolhapur,
Maharashtra, 416 002
Phone: 00-91-231-2542766
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