KOYNA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Apti, Satara, Maharashtra, India
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its beautiful landscapes and abundant flora that offers a perfect environment for the mammals to survive. Altitude ranging between 600 Meters to 1000 Meters, here one can find many waterbodies like Kandati, Koyna and Solashi river. Since it has this abundant beauty and multiple heritage sites, the park was declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Royal Bengal Tiger and King Cobra are often seen in the vicinity of the Wildlife Sanctuary.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do keep the premises of the Zoo neat and clean.
- Do not tease animals and do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
- Animals well fed by trained veterinarians. Please do not feed any animal inside Zoo.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 08:00 AM | 07:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 ST Bus Stand |
74 KM | 02162234567 |
 Khed Railway Station |
106 KM | 139 |
 Pune International Airport |
162 KM | 02026683232 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Snacks, Camera
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
First Aid
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Apti | 25 KM |
Nearest Temples
YAMAI DEVI TEMPLE
The idol of Devi Yamai in black stone is almost 2 meters high
SHRI KSHETRA JWALA NARSINHA TEERTH
Temple has two main doors, on Northern and Eastern sides
Nearest Attractions
WaterfallsCHINAMAN WATERFALL
It flows from two different points and merge into a single stream
OutdoorON WHEELZ AMUSEMENT PARK
It is popular for thrill rides like freelfall,zyclone,octopus
Hill StationMAHABALESHWAR HILL STATION
It is famous for beautiful Strawberry farms and Waterfalls
FortPRATAPGAD FORT
Lohagad Fort is one of the Hill forts of Maharashtra
Natural AttractionsELEPHANTS HEAD POINT
It is situated at an altitude of 1290 m
TrekkingCHANDAN VANDAN FORT TREK
Chandan and Vandan are adjacent forts and has two entrances
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