Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary Cradled in a portion of Vindhya Ranges passing through Raisen and Sehore Districts of Madhya Pradesh, The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the good abodes for a variety of wildlife. The sanctuary runs parallel on the northern side of Narmada River, the life line of Madhya Pradesh. Kolar river forms the western boundary of the Sanctuary. The sanctuary was first notified in 1976 and then extended in 1983. The Sanctuary has Bhimbetika a group of rock shelters and rock paintings which is one of the World Heritage Site declared by UNESCO, and hence the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is of International importance. Chinkara an endangered species is also found in the Sanctuary. Ratapani reservoir, after which the sanctuary is named, forms a good habitat for crocodiles and other aquatic fauna. Dahod reservoir is another significant water body inside the sanctuary. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary is located between North latitude of 2004917 and 2300617 and East longitude 7703122 and 7800403; the sanctuary is spread over an area of 907.712Sq.Kms. The sanctuary HeadQuarter is just 35 kms. away from Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It is approachable by road, rail and air route. WILDLIFE The variety of habitat provides sufficient food and shelter for wildlife in the sanctuary. With over 25 Tigers including 4 - 8 young cubs, as per the 2014 count and over 35 Leopards, Wild Dogs, Hyaenas, Jackals and Foxs also inhabit the sanctuary. The major constituents of herbivores are Spotted Deer, Blue Bull, Sambhar, Barking Deer, Chinkara, Black Buck and Monkeys. Sloth Bears are also common in the sanctuary. Crocodiles find a good habitat in Ratapani reservoir. The area is an abode for more than 150 species of birds including Paradise Flycatcher, the state bird of Madhya Pradesh. A lot of local and migratory birds are seen in various reservoirs in the sanctuary. List of major fauna is as follows:- Carnivorous Tiger Panther Hyena Jackal Indian Fox Wild Dog Jungle Cat Small Indian Civet Herbivorous Blue Bull Chinkara Black Buck Chausingha (4 Horned Antelope) Spotted Deer Barking Deer Sambar Deer Wild Boar Sloth Bear Porcupine Rhesus Monkey Hanuman Langur Indian Hare Common Mongoose Reptyles Python Cobra Common Krait Viper Grass Snake Rat Snake Monitor Lezard Birds Pea Fowl Partridge Blossom Headed Parakeet Hoopoe Small Green Bea Eater Small Blue Kingfisher White Breasted Kingfisher Golden Backed Woodpecker Gray Shrike Common Hawk (Cockoo or Brainfever Bird) Black Drongo Indian Myna Brahminy Myna Jungle Crow House Crow Treepie (Mahalat) Red Vented Bulbul Common Wabler Crested Bunting White Wegtail Magpie Robin Indian Robin Spotted Dove Ringed Dove Little Brown Dove White Spotted Fantailed Flycatcher Paradise Flycatcher * Crimson Breasted Barbet (Coppersmith) Yellow Breasted Pied Woodpecker PLACES OF IMPORTANCE Apart from the rich wildlife, the sanctuary has about 20 tourist places of national and international importance, which are known for Archeological and Historical point of view. The most prestigious is World Haritage Site Bhimbetika, situated in Barkheda range of the sanctuary. It has rock shelters and rock paintings, which are up to 10,000 years old. The Ginnorgarh Fort, which was strong hold for Gond dynasty for long and later on, fell to Dost Mohammad in the 18th century, is another monument of historical importance situated in Delawadi range of Ratapani Sanctuary. Apart from these The WWII Italian POW Camp, Bhadbhada water fall, Badi Amkhoh-the fossil area, Kairiwater fall, Ranbhasia Chhitori-cave painting, Imlana-the tiger country, Lakhajawar-the facinating natural beauty, Ratapani reservoir etc. are the places of tourist importance. RJL Wildlife Safari & Sightseeing tours / excursions. 1. Kathotiya Rock Shelters 2. Kehri Ka Mahadev 3. Bhagner & Cheekal Paani 4. Salkanpur Temple 5. Ginnorgarh Fort 6. Delawadi 7. Imli Doh / Mal Doh 8. Firangi Pahad 9. Jhiri (Point of Origination of River Betwa) 10. Baghraj Temple 11. Tapka Mahadev 12. Bheem Baithika (Unesco World Heritage Site). Are just “some” of the destinations we seek to take our guests….
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 16:35:48 +0000
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