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.
Species You Can Photograph in Gugamal National Park
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
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar) Airport (~230 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Badnera Junction (~110 km)
By Air
Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar) Airport is the nearest airport, about 230 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Badnera Junction is the nearest railway station, about 110 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Gugamal forms the core of Melghat Tiger Reserve. Reach Semadoh via Paratwada and Chikhaldara, roughly 110 km from Amravati.
Expert Wildlife Creators in Gugamal National Park
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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
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- Chandoli National Park
- Karnala Bird Sanctuary
- Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lonar Lake
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- Navegaon National Park
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- Pench National Park (Maharashtra)
- Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
- Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Sewri Mudflats
- Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
- Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
Species guides