Melghat was declared a Tiger Reserve and was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the Project Tiger. It is located in northern part of Amravati District of Maharashtra State in India. The Tapti River and the Gawilgadh ridge of the Satpura Range form the boundaries of the Reserve.

In 1985 Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary was created. The Tapi river flows through the northern end of the Melghat Tiger Reserve, through a forest which lies within the catchment area of the river system. Many different kinds of wildlife, both flora and fauna, are found here.

Tourism

Melghat, located in the Amaravati district of Maharastra, is a Tiger Reserve wildlife sanctuary. Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on the southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill. It is 225 km west of Nagpur. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1967, and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. It was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the 'Project Tiger', a wildlife conservation project initiated in India in 1972 to protect the Bengal Tigers.

Sightseeing

Nestled amidst the green and rough terrain of the Satpuras on the Gavilgarh Hill, Melghat Tiger Reserve attracts wildlife lovers from all over. The Melghat Wildlife Sanctuary remains open from October to June but safaris are allowed only from December to June. There are greater chances of sighting the tigers during the summer season. Although tiger and leopard spotting is the highlight of the safaris, you are also likely to catch a glimpse of other animals like sambar, chital, barking dear, chinkara, wild boar and gaur.

While in Melghat visitors can also explore the Gavilgarh fort on the Chikhaldara plateau and Narnala fort in the southeastern part of Melghat Tiger Reserve. While exploring the archaeological monuments you can also enjoy the serene forests in the backdrop.

Melghat, located in the Amaravati district of Maharastra, is a Tiger Reserve wildlife sanctuary. Melghat Tiger Reserve is located on the southern offshoot of the Satpura Hill Range in Central India, called Gavilgarh hill. It is 225 km west of Nagpur. It was established as wildlife sanctuary in 1967 and was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1974. It was among the first nine Tiger Reserves notified in 1973-74 under the 'Project Tiger', a wildlife conservation project initiated by India in 1972 to protect the Bengal Tigers.