Koka Wildlife Sanctuary - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

Koka was approved as a wildlife sanctuary only a year ago in 2013.. The park is situated barely 20 km from the district of Bhandara and close to Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary. The total area of the park is 92.34 sq. km. Koka has an abundant population of tigers and leopards. There are herbivores like Gaurs, Cheetals and Sambhars. Koka plays the role of a safe haven for animals that wander away from Nagzira and New Nagzira Sanctuaries in search of a new habitat.

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Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

20.9km from Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is locked in the arms of nature and adorned with a picturesque landscape, luxuriant vegetation and serves as a living outdoor museum to explore and appreciate nature.

Gosekhurd Dam

Gosekhurd Dam

41.23km from Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

This is an earthfill dam on the Wainganga river. The dam consists of 33 Nos of spillway gates to regulate irrigation water into the river throughout the year. Its main purpose is for Irrigation.

Umred Pauni Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary And Tiger Reserve

The sanctuary is home to Tigers, Small Indian Civet Cats, Blackbucks, Sloth Bears, Leopards, Wild Dogs, Ratels, Indian Foxes, Wolves, Jackals and jungle Cats among other carnivores – if you get lucky you might rendezvous with those wild ones.

Khindsi Lake, Ramtek

Khindsi Lake, Ramtek

47.24km from Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

Khindsi Lake is a lake near the city of Ramtek in the Nagpur district of India. Famous mainly for its large and picturesque lake, Khindsi has been the favorite tourist destination of Vidarbhites for several years. If you are looking to spend a calm and eventful weekend or looking for an ideal picnic spot then your search ends with Khindsi. The water sports at Khindsi is arguably the safest and most well maintained in the country, and has been recognized by the Tourism Dept. Govt. of India.

Totladoh Dam

Totladoh Dam

72.15km from Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

This is a gravity dam on the Pench river in the starre of Maharashtra and adjoining Madhyapradesh in India. 160 MW hydroelectric plant called Pench Hydro power station is located at the foot of the dam.

Pench National Park

Pench National Park

75.2km from Koka Wildlife Sanctuary

Pench National Park is a national park in Madhya Pradesh state. It includes Pench Tiger Reserve and derives its name from the Pench River that flows through the park. the well-forested areas of Seoni and Chhindwara districts respectively. It was declared a sanctuary in 1965, raised to the status of a national park in 1975 and enlisted as a tiger reserve in 1992.

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Bhandara

Bhandara

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The current name of Bhandara is derived from the term "bhana", meaning "brass", as the namesake town is dominated by the brass-working industry.it is also referred to as the "District of Lakes". Bhandara district is mainly popular for its large production of rice, and is thus termed as the "Rice Bowl of Maharashtra".With several ancient temples and historical monuments, along with lakes, parks, and sanctuaries, Bhandara attracts many tourists.

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For more information about Koka Wildlife Sanctuary, visit: https://bhandara.gov.in/tourist-place/koka-wildlife-sanctuary/