Tansa wildlife
sanctuary is located in Wada, Shahapur and Mokhada Talukas of Thane
district. Covering an area 320-sq-km. in Konkan region. The wildlife
sanctuary at Tansa comprises the catchment area of Tansa Lake and the
surrounding forests of Shahapur, Khardi, Vaitarna and East Wada Ranges
in Shahapur Tehsil of Thana district. Tansa Lake is a perennial source
of water to wild life in the sanctuary.
Flora
The
land vegetation is southern tropical moist deciduous forest. The major
tree species found in this area are Teak, Khair, Ain, Hed, Kalamb, Bibla,
etc. Bamboo is also spotted in small patches over here.
Fauna
The Tansa
Wildlife Sanctuary hosts a wide range of species. There are around 50
species of animals and about 200 bird species in this area. Major wild
animals are Panther, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Hyena, Wild boar,
Leopard, Jackal, Four-Horned Antelope, Chital, Sambar, Hare, Common
Langur, etc.
Best Time To
Visit
The sanctuary
bids fair to be of a great attraction to its citizens of Mumbai as it is
situated nearby to the city. The Best Time To Visit to visit the
sanctuary is from November to May.
OTHER
ATTRACTIONS
Other attractions
in the vicinity of the sanctuary are the famous historical fort of
Mahuli, Mahadeo Temple at Tilsa and Plateau of Suryamal.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest
Airport is Mumbai at 90-km from the sanctuary.
Rail: Nearest railway station is Atgaon at 13-km on the Central Railway
line.
Road: From the city of Mumbai the sanctuary is about 95-Km and can be
accessed by road from Shahapur Town located on Mumbai-Agra National
Highway No.3.
WHERE TO STAY
The accommodation
facilities are available at Log House and Ascu Hut at Tansa, Forest Rest
House, Suryamal. Reservation authority for these rest houses is D.C.F.
Wildlife, Thane
