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Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary

The Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district. It contains heavy forest growth with intermittent areas of meadows spanning an area of around 140 km2. From the north-east and south, the sanctuary is surrounded by the Markhanda and Pedigundam hills, while the Pranhita River flows along its western border. The Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers. River water surges during the monsoons and reaches the sanctuary mostly through the various nallahs. Along with a variety of backwater fish, prawns, and turtles join the refuge. The refuge includes a prominent riparian ecology, which supports a diverse population of fish, prawns, and turtles. They also provide habitat for a diverse range of aquatic life and avifauna, as well as natural beauty and calm. The sanctuary includes a diverse floral variety, with several varieties of shrubs, climbers, grass, and a dense forest of teak trees.

The reserve is teeming with animals. The sanctuary is home to tigers, leopards, jungle cats, bears, wild dogs, deer, sambars, and a variety of other wildlife. The Sanctuary is overseen by the Chief Conservator of Forest and Field. The months of February and May are ideal for visiting the park.