8 Breathtaking Wildlife Parks in Maharashtra You Must Visit

1. Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Chandrapur

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2. Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai

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3. Navegaon National Park, Gondia

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4. Melghat Tiger Reserve, Amravati

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5. Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, Wardha

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6. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pune

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7. Pench National Park, Nagpur

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8. Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, Satara

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