Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary , Malvan
About Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Dajipur Sanctuary or Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the catchment area of Sahu and Laxmi Sagar in Kolahpur. The Sanctuary is spread over a vast area of 351 sq. kms, which is covered with trees of Anjani, Jambul, Hirda, Awala, Pisa, Ain etc. The place is rich in both flora and fauna and dwell some of the rarest medicinal plants. The area is rich in Laterite and Red soil and is also known producing the highest percentage of Bauxite. Mining is one of the threats the wild animal population here.
The Sanctuary is a habitat for bison, Leopard, Sloth bear, Wild boar, Barking deer, mouse deer, sambar, Giant squirrel and Wild dogs. A large number of reptiles, amphibians and birds can also be sighted.
Sanctuary is also widely known as the "Bison Sanctuary" because of the relatively large number of Indian Bison or gaur here. Overnight Accommodations is available at forest rest house – ‘Dak bungalow’ and also there is a dormitory run by Forest department.
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Places to Visit near Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
Radhanagari Dam, Maharashtra
4 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Radhanagari Dam was built by Shahuji Maharaj, the ruler of Kolhapur and spreads across an area of 1,1000 hectares . The dam has been builtin with...
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Jyotiba Temple, Maharashtra
39.8 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Jyotiba Temple is located 17 KMs from Kolhapur, in the Panhala range of Maharashtra. The temple is situated at an altitude of 3124 feet above...
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Rankala Lake, Maharashtra
50.3 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Rankala lake is named after the god Rank Bhairav , whose shrine is located at the heart of the lake.The temple was...
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Shri Amba Bai Temple, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
50.5 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Mahalaxmi Temple situated next to Shri Amba Bai Temple at Kolhapur is one of the Shakti peeths, which is mentioned in a number of Hindu epics....
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Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum, Maharashtra
53.7 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Shahaji Chhatrapati Museum is at the New Palace in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The museum is situated in a primeval structure on...
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Maharaja’s Palace, Maharashtra
53.9 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Maharaja’s palace is also known as the New Palace, which has been built in 1888 on the designs of Mant. The Palace is a mix of Rajasthani...
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Teen Darwaza, Maharashtra
70.5 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
The Teen Darwaza means Three doors, which is situated in the western part of the fort. The middle one named the Teen Darwa is the tallest and has...
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Panhala Fort, Maharashtra
70.7 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Panhala Fort is in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, about 20 kms from the city center. Panhala fort, one of the largest forts in Deccan region...
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Kunkeshwar Beach, Maharashtra
91.5 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
A stroll along the five Kms long Kunkeshwar beach located close to the magnificent Kunkeshwar temple. The beach is nestled by hills on one side...
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Devgad Beach, Maharashtra
93.3 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Devgad Beach is a situated at the western coast of the country closer to Sindhudurg. The village is also famous for its delicious saffron colored...
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Cola Beach, Goa
*93.3 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
Cola Beach is one of those truly hidden gems of Goa. It is an uninhabited beach in South Goa, and there are few signs that take you off the beaten...
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Kopeshwar Temple, Maharashtra
99.1 km from Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary - See map
In the 12th century, Silhara King Gandaraditya had built Kopeshwar Temple. The temple is in khidrapur, Kolahpur. The temple is dedicated to lord...
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