Nawegaon, Vidarbha's most popular forest
resort, is the ultimate adventure spot. It is said to have been
built by Kolu Patel Kohli in the beginning of the 18th
century. There's picturesque lake set in the midst of hill ranges
with watch towers that enable you to view wildlife. Make sure you
visit the deer park, the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, the three
beautiful gardens and the children's park. Almost 60% of the birds
species found in Maharashtra have been recorded in Nawegaon. You may see
the leopard, sloth bear, gaur, sambar, chital or the langur.
Getting there:
By Air: Nearest airport is Nagpur 142 kms.
By Rail: Nearest rail head is Devalgaon 1 km on South Eastern
Railway.
By Road: Mumbai-Nawegaon 995 kms. Nagpur-Nawegaon 132 kms.
State Transport buses ply from Bhandara, Nagpur and Devalgaon to
Nawegaon.
Accommodation: Self contained rooms and dormitories.
Reservation: Dy, Conservator of Forest (Wild Life)
Bhandara.