Melghat
National Park and Tiger Reserve
India travel plus.com Explorer : a brief introduction to the Park
Location of Melghat National Park : In
northern extreme of Amravati district of Maharashtra. Nearest railhead
Badnera U,124km; 77 miles) on main MumbaJ.Nagpur railway Joute.

Climate of Melghat National Park : Winters cOld (minimum 7°C; 45°F), summers scorching (42°C; 108°F). Monsoon season June to September.
When to go (Melghat National Park ) : October to February (winter) popular among local visitors. ~make reservations well in advance on weekends and hOlidays.
Getting to Melghat National Park : Buses from Badnera to Paratwada (Project Tiger headquarters), 60km (37 miles) to the north. Buses from Paratwada, Amravati and Akot to Chikhaldara, a tiny resort at south of park. Project Tiger Tourist Complex on banks of Sipna River, 1km (half a mile) from Semadoh (no b4ses); Information and Education Centre here.
Facilities at Melghat National Park : Forest rest houses throughout park. No lod@s at Semadoh. Project Tiger offers dormitories and basic,low.bU~get double bed huts with Indian- (rather than Western"style) bathrooms: Green Valley resorts and Konara~, a basic lodge, in the town of Koklaz.
Wildlife in Melghat National Park : Indian Bison, Sambhar, Dhole, Sloth Bear. Avifaun~ includes Green Avadavat and endangered e~(jemics. Project Tiger rilillibu.ses take visitors on early morning and late evening game.viewingdrives; seats can be reserved.
Precautions : Human habitation between Semadoh and Chikhaldara is rare; so it is essential to carry plenty of water in summer - min. 2-3litres (3.5-5pt)per person.
Permits and Reservations for Melghat National Park : For permission to visit and accommodation, contact: Fie.ld Director, Project Tiger, Melghat National Park, Paratwada, Amravati District, Maharashtra-444805.
Landscape of Melghat National Park : Terrain rises from 'Tapti River to 1178m (3865ft) in the strikillg Gaurilagarh hills.

Climate of Melghat National Park : Winters cOld (minimum 7°C; 45°F), summers scorching (42°C; 108°F). Monsoon season June to September.
When to go (Melghat National Park ) : October to February (winter) popular among local visitors. ~make reservations well in advance on weekends and hOlidays.
Getting to Melghat National Park : Buses from Badnera to Paratwada (Project Tiger headquarters), 60km (37 miles) to the north. Buses from Paratwada, Amravati and Akot to Chikhaldara, a tiny resort at south of park. Project Tiger Tourist Complex on banks of Sipna River, 1km (half a mile) from Semadoh (no b4ses); Information and Education Centre here.
Facilities at Melghat National Park : Forest rest houses throughout park. No lod@s at Semadoh. Project Tiger offers dormitories and basic,low.bU~get double bed huts with Indian- (rather than Western"style) bathrooms: Green Valley resorts and Konara~, a basic lodge, in the town of Koklaz.
Wildlife in Melghat National Park : Indian Bison, Sambhar, Dhole, Sloth Bear. Avifaun~ includes Green Avadavat and endangered e~(jemics. Project Tiger rilillibu.ses take visitors on early morning and late evening game.viewingdrives; seats can be reserved.
Precautions : Human habitation between Semadoh and Chikhaldara is rare; so it is essential to carry plenty of water in summer - min. 2-3litres (3.5-5pt)per person.
Permits and Reservations for Melghat National Park : For permission to visit and accommodation, contact: Fie.ld Director, Project Tiger, Melghat National Park, Paratwada, Amravati District, Maharashtra-444805.
Landscape of Melghat National Park : Terrain rises from 'Tapti River to 1178m (3865ft) in the strikillg Gaurilagarh hills.
