TANSA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is positioned in the Thane District of Maharashtra. This sanctuary spread on the sprawling land of 320 sq kms attracts a healthy footfall throughout the year. Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary consists of the catchment region of Tansa Lake in addition to the neighboring forests of Khardi, Vaitarna, Shahapur and East Wada Ranges in the Tehsil of Shahapur in Thane district. Tansa Lake serves as the perpetual source of water to the various species of fauna of this sanctuary. For reaching Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary via air, the nearest airport of Mumbai, 90 kms from here may be used. Travelers taking trains to come here, should target the nearest railhead of Atgaon, 13 kms from this place. Tansa wildlife sanctuary is located about 95 kms from Mumbai. So, this place can also be reached via road from the town of Shahapur, situated on Mumbai-Agra National Highway No.3. The months of November to May comprise of the best time to come here. Tourists coming to this sanctuary also visit some other attractions in the neighborhood like Mahadeo Temple located at Tilsa, the historically renowned fort of Mahuli as well as Plateau of Suryamal.is prohibited.

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.

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TANSA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ACCOMMODATIONS OPTIONS

 

Midway Resort Shahapur

Address- Mumbai Nasik Highway, Station, near Atgaon, Shahapur, Maharashtra 421601

Rs 2370/-

Hidden village

Address- Wada - Shahapur Rd, Sakhroli, Maharashtra 421601

Green Acres Holiday Home (Farmhouse)

Address- Devchole road At-Sagoan, Nearby Sagoan highschool, Post, Chinchawali, Bhiwandi, Maharashtra 421302

Rs 1200/-

RS Farms

Address- next to Bhatsa Canal, Khanivali, Vasind, Maharashtra 421302

Rs 2700/-

SAI Residency

Address- Mumbai Nasik Road, Dohole, Maharashtra 421101

MARS AGRO FARM STAY & NATURE RESORT NEAR TITWALA MUMBAI - SHAHAPUR

Address- Sarlamba Rd, Shahapur, Kharivali, Maharashtra 421601

Rs 2831/-

Kamal Farm Resort

Address- Kulhe, Shahapur, Maharashtra, 421601

Dreamland Resort

Address- 618/625 Survey No, Kundan Pada, Shirol, Shahapur, Maharashtra, 421602

Shrubbery Palms Resort

Address- Mumbai - Agra National Highway, Shahapur, Maharashtra, 421602