Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Location | Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, India |
| Nearest city | Burhanpur, Maharashrta, India |
| Coordinates | 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°ECoordinates: 21°22′55″N 75°52′34″E / 21.382°N 75.876°E |
| Area | 178 km2 (69 sq mi) |
The Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Yawal Tehsil of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, India. The sanctuary is spread over an area of about 178 square kilometres (69 sq mi) covered with dense forest. It has rich varieties of flora and fauna therefore it becomes a beautiful resort.
Teak, Salai and anjan trees dominate in the forest, other main species are Ain, Shisam, Haldu, Tiwas, Khair, Charoli, Jamun, Tendu, Awala etc. There is a dense growth of bamboo and grasses.
Tiger, Leopard, Sambar deer, Chinkara, Nilgai, Sloth bear, Hyena, Jackal, Fox, Wolf, Wild boar, Barking deer, Jungle cat, Palm civet, Wild dog, Sloth beer, Flying Squirrel. common grass land birds and hill birds.
The atmosphere is always chill here.
The Government rest house provides facilities for lodging and boarding.
The nearest airport to Yawal Wildlife Sanctuary is Jalgaon Airport which is just 123 kilometers away.
There is an airstrip in Jalgaon .
The nearest main railway station is Raver.
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