Gugamal National Park is a beautiful place, located in the Amravati district of the state of Maharashtra. The park is a part of the Melghat Tiger Reserve. The forest in rugged and hilly area of Melghat is typical southern dry deciduous forest. It consists mainly of teak, ain, Indian gooseberry, lendia, dhawada, and kusum trees. Bamboo is widespread in the forests. Some orchids and strobilanthes are present in the upper hills. The area is rich in medicinal plants. The area is rich in wild mammals including the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, sloth bear, Ussuri dhole, Indian jackal, striped hyena, four-horned antelope, sambar, gaur, barking deer, honey badger, flying squirrel, cheetal, nilgai, wild boar, langur, rhesus monkey, and macaques. Also found here are 25 types of fishes and many varieties of butterflies. Crocodiles were re-introduced in a systematic manner in March 1990 and February 1991 in Siddu Kund in Gadga river near Dhakna and Hathikund in the Dolar river in the Gugamal National Park. Tourists can enjoy a stay in the Gugamal National Park and do night safari.

Essential Information

How to Reach One has to drive down to Semodoh and then take the Paratwada to Dharni state highway to reach Gugamal National Park. The park is around 760 kms north east of Mumbai and Volvo bus services are available. Local state buses run from Paratwada, Dharni and Burhanpur every day to the park area. Different tour packages are also offered by the Amravati travel agents. From Amravati Railway Station the park is around 110kms away. Local taxis are available outside the station.

Best Time: October till June

Timings: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Local taxis are available outside the station.