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About this location

A national park in the Gondia and Bhandara districts protecting dry mixed forest around the Navegaon reservoir and adjacent Nagzira sanctuary. Good for tiger, leopard, and gaur photography in a less-visited part of the Vidarbha forest landscape.

Highlights

Best months
Feb–Nov
Key species
Bengal TigerLeopardGaurSloth BearWild Dog (Dhole)ChitalSambarHill Myna
Terrain
A national park in the Gondia and Bhandara districts protecting dry mixed forest around the Navegaon reservoir and ad…
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Species You Can Photograph in Navegaon-Nagzira National Park

Bengal Tiger

Bengal Tiger

Best: Jan–Dec
Gaur

Gaur

Best: Jan–Dec
Sloth Bear

Sloth Bear

Best: Mar–Nov

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 (~120 km)
Nearest railway station
Gondia Junction (~50 km)

By Air

Nagpur (Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar) Airport is the nearest airport, about 120 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.

By Rail

Gondia Junction is the nearest railway station, about 50 km away, with Tirora as a closer small station. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.

By Road

Nagzira is about 120 km east of Nagpur via Sakoli on NH53. It is part of the Navegaon–Nagzira Tiger Reserve; jeep safaris are booked through the Maharashtra forest department.

Expert Wildlife Creators in Navegaon-Nagzira National Park

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Meehir Pawar

📍Maharashtra, India

Meehir Pawar is a naturalist and wildlife researcher based in Mumbai, with a strong interest in insects, arachnids and other overlooked wildlife. He leads engaging natural history and biodiversity experiences across MMR, Maharashtra, helping people explore forests and urban ecosystems through the lens of ecology, animal behaviour and wildlife observation. His work combines scientific research with nature education, with a particular focus on dragonflies and damselflies, macrofauna & biodiversity.

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Photography tips for Navegaon-Nagzira 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.

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  • Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Nandur Madhameshwar
  • Navegaon National Park
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  • Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
  • Sanjay Gandhi National Park
  • Sewri Mudflats
  • Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
  • Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

Species guides

  • Bengal Tiger
  • Gaur
  • Sloth Bear
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