Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Yeotmal alias Yavatmal district, Maharashtra state, India. This wildlife sanctuary is known for its picturesque landscape.

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This Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of 148.63 square kilometers. The wildlife sanctuary is part of the Pandarkawad Forest Division. Patanbori Range and Parwa Range of forests form the wildlife sanctuary. It is on the northern border of Maharashtra state, adjoining the Adilabad district of Telangana state. The sanctuary got its name from ‘Goddess Tipai’, situated near Tipeshwar village, inside the sanctuary.

This wildlife sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. Teak trees form the majority of vegetation. The sanctuary is also rich in Herbs. Bamboo forests are also seen as undergrowth in teak forests.

Fauna includes endangered endemic species. 29 mammal species, including some endangered species like Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Pangolin, Jackal, Four Horned Antelope, etc, are found here. Since Tigers are also seen here, the sanctuary is called the Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve.

This wildlife sanctuary is home to 6 endangered reptile species. More than 180 bird species belonging to 46 bird families are found here. Nine species of endangered birds, including the peafowl, are found in this wildlife sanctuary.

How Do I Go to Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary?

The road access to the wildlife sanctuary is from Pandharkawada. The district headquarters, Yeotmal, which is also spelled as Yavatmal, is around 75 kilometers from the wildlife sanctuary.

Tipeshwar Sanctuary is at a distance of around 35 kilometers from Adilabad Railway station, the nearest railway station in nearby Telangana state.

Amravati railway station and Badnera railway station are at around 165 kilometers distance from the wildlife sanctuary.

Nagpur airport is around 172 kilometers distance from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Mumbai is at a distance of around 850 kilometers from the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.

The best Season to visit the Wildlife Sanctuary is April and May.