Nauradehi is a vast spread encompassing small grasslands, open rocky and scrub forest,dense tropical mixed deciduous forests with high concentration of
Saaj. The terrain is rising hills, low valleys interspersed with rivulets and lakes. the life line of the park are two rivers Bamner and Vyarama River the latter forms the boundary of the park. It is well protected and rich in wildlife. Habitat is ideal for big cats. The pristine forests once boasted of a large population of tigers in India. Though the presence of tigers is often talked about - they are rarely seen now.
A
wildlife safari offers possible sighting of
Sloth bear,
leopard and
Indian wolf.
Nuaradehi is one place where the
chinkara or
Indian gazelle, four horned and
barking deer can be easily seen.
Langurs and
rhesus macaque are common sight. The
common otters inhabit the rivers and water bodies at
Noradehi. The
Bamner River that flows through the sanctuary is home to crocodiles at places. The crocodile point in the river is a good place to see the reptiles. The
Cheola lake is frequented by Blue Bull, Sambar, Chinakara, Spotted deer and other animals. The water body is ideal place for birding. The forest around the lake is ideal for wildlife safaris.
Among birdlife
spotted creeper, parakeets, peacocks, minivets, orioles, eagles, storks, owlets and
owls, kingfishers, partridges, quails and
doves. Lot more work has to be done to
checklist the
birds of
Noradehi.
Checklist of birds of Nauradehi:
Reptiles that can be seen here on a
park safari are
terrestrial and
fresh water turtle,
monitor lizard and
crocodile. The sanctuary is home to many species of snakes.
The best approach to the sanctuary is near
Jabalpur in
Madhya Pradesh. For
birding and
wildlife safari at the sanctuary
package tour is arranged by us. For details please contact us.
