Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is at the trifurcation of three Tehsils: Khanapur, Walva and Palus Tehsils of Sangli district in India. The significance of this sanctuary is that it is manmade. Sagareshwar is an artificially cultivated forest without a perennial supply of water, and most of the wildlife species are artificially introduced.

Land vegetation is southern dry mixed deciduous and southern thorn forest. Protection from grazing and forest fire has resulted in good regeneration of dry deciduous species. Forest department has planted many trees in this area. Planted species were Tamarind, Neem, Kashid, Subabool, Gulmolhar, Anjan, Nilgiri, Australian Acacia, Pangara, Chilar, Sisoo, Agave, Khair, Karnaj, Shiras, Char, Bahava, Dhavada, etc. Hill slopes are covered with grass.

Major animals found in this sanctuary are Sambar (Deer), Blackbucks, Wild Boar, Barking Deer, Peacocks, Chital, etc. Small carnivores like Hyena, Fox and Porcupines are found in the protected area. Quite a large number of insects, birds and reptiles such as pythons and other snakes are also found in the sanctuary.

A main attraction is to reach the top of the hill through the forest. One can see Krishna river flowing through lush green sugarcane fields and grapevines from the hill. There is a large number of shrines of Lord Shiva which were built during the reign of Chalukyas.

Krishna Valley Wine Park (Palus-Sangli) is just 10 km from Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. One can taste farm-fresh red and white grapes here. Wine lovers can enjoy fresh wine from the Wine Park.

  • Location: Khanapur Tehsil, Sangli District, Maharashtra, India
  • Coverage area: 10.87 km²
  • Main attraction: Wild Animals, Reptiles, Peacocks, etc.
  • Best time to visit: August to February
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