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Welcome to Bor Wildlife Sanctuary

Bor Wildlife Sanctuary comprising of 61.10 sq.km. came into existence vide Government of Maharashtra Notification No. WLP-1670/43126(a)-4, dt.27/11/1970. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is situated along the Southern boundary of Nagpur district and Northern boundary of Wardha district of Maharashtra, and extends over an area 61.10 sq.km. excluding the reservoir. It represents the floral and faunal wealth of Satpuda-Maikal Landscape. Satpuda runs along the Northern boundary of Maharashtra from West to East and meets the Maikal Hill range which comes from Kanha. It was a game reserve which was subsequently declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in 1970 to conserve its rich biodiversity and the catchment value of Bor River whose sub basin is Wardha River and basin is Godavari River. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary supports a dense population of Tiger and Panther which is comparable to Kahna and Pench in terms of animals/km².

Bor Wildlife Sanctuary derives its name from Bor River which meanders along the central portion of the sanctuary like serpants and divides the sanctuary in two parts.

The Sanctuary area constitutes a unique Eco-system comprising a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the diverse and rich aquatic life and avi-fauna. It is also known for sites and places of natural scenic beauty, religious places like Shiva Temple at Khori-Khapa, Bruhaspati Temple at Chauki, Hanuman Temple at Khadki and Ganesh Temple at Kelzar. It is believed to be an important place of Mahabharata time.

It is located in isolated hill range in Wardha Valley in the foot hills of Satpuda, which forms the catchments of Bor River. The Bor River is perennial inside the Sanctuary. The Nallah beds gets dry during summer forming water pools known as doh which serve as water holes for the wild animals. There is a reservoir at Bor formed artificially due to construction of dam at Bordharan.

Best Time To Visit Bor Sanctuary
Eco tourism season starts from 1^st October to 16^th June and the Sanctuary remains closed for monsoon from 16^th June to 30^th September each year.

Eco-Tourism
One Eco-tourism centre is functional at Balodyan in Bor Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Accommodation         :- 4 mougli huts(Capacity 2+2 in each hut)
• Reception Center       :- 1 Double unit building with residential facility.
• Interpretation Centre :- 1 No.
• Canteen                    :- 1 No. - 24 persons seating Capacity
• Conference Hall         :- open hall to seat 100 persons(under renovation)

Floral Diversity It comprises of good teak bearing forests with natural associates and extremely valuable mixed deciduous forests from the point of view of wildlife. HERBS: The main herbs found in the sanctuary are Tarota (Casia tora), Tenella (Baumes oblisues), Tarwar(Cassia auticulata), Gokhru(Tribulas tirrestries), Wight(Flemengia tracteata), Vanbhendi (Urena lobata), Velatri (Dischrostachys cinerea), Waghori (Capparis horrids)

Tarot Tenella Tarwar Gokhru Wight Vanbhendi Velatri Waghori

BAMBOO FORESTS : Bamboos occur as undergrowth in teak forests and found gregariously in patches as the Bamboos brakes.

Faunal Diversity : The Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many species including the endemic and endangered species of the area such as Tigers, Panthers ,Small Indian Civet Cat Wild boar, Sloth bear, Blue bull, Wild dogs, Pangolin, etc. The avi-faunal diversity of the sanctuary is its most attractive and remarkable feature. There are more than 160 species of birds belonging to 46 families of 16 different orders, which have been found in the sanctuary. These including over 10 species of migratory birds and over 9 species of endangered birds. The sanctuary is an abode of over 26 species of reptiles belonging 11 families, out of which 6 species are of endangered status, namely, Indian Cobra, Indian Rock python, Rat snake, Russel’s viper, Checkerd keel back and common Monitor Lizard.  Species of Mammals 160 Species of Birds  Species of Fishes Species of Amphibians 26 Species of Reptiles 9 Species of Endangered Birds Butterflies  Moths and Other Insects Census of Prime Mammalian Species   Type of Mammalian Species    2003   2004   2005   2006   2007   Tiger   3   5   6   6   7   Panthers   4   6   6   6   5   Sambar   233   41   369   314   389   Chital   81   158   169   168   270   Sloath Bear   14   16   26   31   33   Wilddog   49   10   12   9   7   Wildboar   277   318   261   324   440   Nilgai   407   364   515   635   794   Bhedaki   -   -   -   106   47

Conservation History Bor Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in foot hills of Satpuda and acts as a corridor between Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and Pench Tiger Reserve. This may be the reason for high percentage of wild carnivores and herbivores. The archaeological remains which are known as Nasargarh and Gidamgarh reveals the existence of seat of power in ancient times in the beginning of 1st Century. These tracts are endowed with nature life supporting processes and constituents such as hills, valleys, describes richness and diversity of natural wealth including diverse Wildlife of Central India. Forsyth’s “Highlands of Central India” presents a panoramic view of natures beauty and richness of floral and faunal composition of these tracts. R.A. Strendale’s “Camplife in Satpuda Hills” was the inspiration behind Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book”.   Map Of Bor Wildlife Sanctuary Details Total Area - 61.13 Sq.Km. Area of inviolate Zone :- 55.92 Sq.Km. It forms the sanctum sanctorum of the Sanctuary and extends over 55.92 Sq. Km. forming 91.48% of the total area. A major portion of the inviolate area is contiguous with good forest of Wardha Forest Division and Nagpur Forest Division. Area of Eco-Tourism Zone :- 5.21 Sq. Km. The area for nature and wildlife tourism extends over 5.21sq.km.forming 8.52% of total area . The main objective is to educate the visitors about the significance of nature and wildlife conservation and to generate awareness. Area of Buffer Zone : It constitute the forest area around Bor Wildlife Sanctuary that has been proposed as protective barrier for the Core Area.   View Bor Wildlife Sanctuary in a larger map       Contact Us Call Us: 0712-2524727 Head Office Phone: 0712-2560727 Email: [email protected] Chief Conservator of Forest & Field Director Pench Tiger Project, Zero Mile, Civil Lines, Nagpur Pin Code 440001 India. The Best of Pench Tiger Reserve Pench Tiger Reserve Bor Wildlife Sanctuary Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Pench Wildlife Pench Bird Species Pench Flora Forest Travel Waterfall Pench River Accommodation Facilities For Tourist Know More About Wildlife Eco-Tourism Adventures Forest Life Rules & Regulations Enquiry form Forest Conservation Dept. of Forest Pench Tiger Project Public Awareness Join Us News & Events Tender © 2012 Pench Tiger Project Maharashtra. All rights reserved. www.mahapenchtiger.com is compatible with IE8+, FireFox5.0+,Chrome 11.0+.