Navegaon National Park

 Navegaon National Park is a beautiful protected wildlife area in the eastern part of Maharashtra, India, situated in Gondia district. It’s a major destination for nature lovers, birdwatchers, and wildlife enthusiasts because of its rich biodiversity, scenic lake, and forested landscapes.

Navegaon National Park is located in the Gondia district of Maharashtra, India, within the Arjuni Morgaon subdivision.

Established on 22 November 1975, it spans an area of 133.78 km² and forms part of the Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve.

The park lies in the eastern part of Maharashtra and is renowned for its rich biodiversity and conservation significance.

It features diverse vegetation types, ranging from dry mixed forests to moist deciduous forests, classified as Southern tropical dry deciduous forest (5 A/C3).

The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, gaurs, sambars, chitals, and langurs, making it a prime destination for jungle safaris.

A key highlight is the Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which hosts nearly 60% of Maharashtra’s bird species. Every winter, the 11 km² Navegaon Lake attracts flocks of migratory birds, enhancing its status as a birdwatching hotspot.

 The lake, believed to have been built in the 18th century by Kolu Patel Koli, is locally known as Navegaon Bandh ("bandh" meaning dam).

The park offers unique experiences such as tree-top stays, boating, watchtower viewing, and nature trails, with facilities like an interpretation center, museum, and library.