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Dajipur, amidst thick forestation, housing Bisons
and other wild creatures, lies Dajipur. Dajipur is the
wildlife sanctuary in the south of Kolhapur. The rugged
mountains and the dense forest make Dajipur a perfect
place for camping and trekking. Other than wildlife,
Dajipur houses different types of trees. Wild life lovers,
botanical students for excursions, mostly prefer it.
Dajipur Bison Sanctuary is situated on the border of
Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts is a must visit for
all nature lovers.
Places to visit:
The Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary
It is well known for housing Bisons. Bison is the tallest
and the most splendid of living Wild Oxen. Other animals,
sheltered in the sanctuary are Leopard, Sloth bear,
Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Sambar, Giant Squirrel,
Wild Dogs, etc. This sanctuary protects many animals.
Many types of Reptiles, amphibians and bird species
such as Vultures, Eagles, Jungle Fowl, Quails, Plovers,
Sand Pipers, Owlets, Doves, Owls, Nightjars, Kingfishers,
Sunbirds, etc are also commonly seen over here.
Other than animals, Dajipur is famous for housing
different types of trees and plants. Forests in Dajipur
can be classified as " Southern semi evergreen
forest", " Southern Moist Mixed deciduous
forest" and " Southern evergreen forest".
One can find Karvi almost all over the area. Climbers
such as Shikekai, Garambi are quite frequently seen
over here. Dajipur forest also hosts a lot of medicinal
plants such as Karvand, Vagati, Ranmiri, Tamalpati,
Toran, etc. Small quantity of Bamboo is also found and
quite a large numbers of ephemerals, bulbs of seasonal
plants are also found here.
Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary
Radhanagari wildlife sanctuary is 30km from Dajipur
Sanctuary. This is located between the major reservoirs
viz. "Shahu Sagar"and "Laxmi sagar"
in Kolhapur district. The entire protected area is undulating
with steep escarpments. This sanctuary is also famous
for Bisons and other wild creatures. However this area
has rich reservoirs of Bauxite ore. Randhanagari Dam
is also a famous tourist spot here.
Villages: Padmasati and Manbet
These villages represent true countryside beauty.
Aligned by thick forests and amidst the fear of wild
creatures, Padmasati village has hardly any inhabitants.
Gangagiri Maharaja's Math
This math is in the forest area. It is famous for
excursion outings, trekking and camping.
How to get there:
By Air, the nearest airport is Kolhapur, 80-km from
the sanctuary. Kolhapur is well connected to Mumbai.
By Rail, the nearest railway station is at Kolhapur.
By Road: Nearest bus station is Phonda at 20-km from
the sanctuary.
Where to stay:
Government Rest Houses are available for accommodation
at Radhanagari and Dajipur. There is a dormitory and
reservation can be done at a regional office at Kolhapur.
Provision of seasonal tents is also available.
Best Time to Visit:
March to May
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