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About this location

A national park in the Melghat Tiger Reserve in the Amravati district protecting dry deciduous teak forest in the Satpura-Maikal range. One of the original nine Project Tiger reserves, with tigers, gaur, and wild dogs roaming a vast, largely pristine forest.

Highlights

Best months
Feb–Nov
Key species
Bengal TigerLeopardGaurWild Dog (Dhole)Sloth BearChitalSambarIndian Roller
Terrain
A national park in the Melghat Tiger Reserve in the Amravati district protecting dry deciduous teak forest in the Sat…
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Species You Can Photograph in Gugamal National Park

Bengal Tiger

Bengal Tiger

Best: Jan–Dec
Gaur

Gaur

Best: Jan–Dec
Sloth Bear

Sloth Bear

Best: Mar–Nov
Indian Roller

Indian Roller

Best: Mar–Jul

Best season guide

Peak photography conditions typically align with Feb–Nov. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.

JanGood
FebExcellent
MarExcellent
AprExcellent
MayExcellent
JunGood
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepGood
OctExcellent
NovExcellent
DecGood

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Recent Wildlife Sightings

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Photography tips for Gugamal National Park

Reach the gate before opening light; many species move along edges of forest, meadows, or water at dawn. Use a long lens with a bean bag or gimbal head on shared vehicles, and keep spare batteries warm in cold destinations like high Himalaya.

Respect buffer zones and guide instructions — ethical positioning keeps stress off animals and often yields cleaner frames. Review your images in the field to adjust exposure for harsh midday sun versus misty mornings typical of Maharashtra.

More in Maharashtra

  • Bor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Chandoli National Park
  • Karnala Bird Sanctuary
  • Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Melghat Tiger Reserve
  • Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Navegaon National Park
  • Navegaon-Nagzira National Park
  • Pench National Park (Maharashtra)
  • Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
  • Sanjay Gandhi National Park
  • Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
  • Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

Species guides

  • Bengal Tiger
  • Gaur
  • Sloth Bear
  • Indian Roller
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