Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra is named after the Painganga River that bounds the sanctuary on three sides. The sanctuary is separated in the central region by a wide valley that forms the borders Yavatmal and Nanded districts. It was established in the year 1986.

Flora
Arid teak forests and mixed southern deciduous forests.

Fauna
Fox, Hare, Four Horned Antelope, Leopard, Sambar, Jackal, Porcupine, Black Buck, Nilgai, Chinkara, monkey, langur and others.

Avian Fauna
Jungle owl, dove, bee-earth, hopper, pigeon, roller, bulbul, vulture, kite, cuckoos, eagle, kingfisher and heron.

Getting there
Yavatmal airport, about 9km away, is the closest airport to Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary. Shakuntala railway station at Yavatmal and Wani junction are popular railway junctions to the sanctuary. The sanctuary is connected with different parts of the state via National Highway No. 7, Nagpur-Tulzapur state highway and Amravati-Chandrapur state highway.

Tourist Information
Several accommodation facilities are available in and around the sanctuary. Jungle safari, trekking and nature trails are major pastime activities here. The visitors are always advised to wear comfortable clothes with khaki or olive green shades that easily camouflage with the forest environment. Always follow the designated forest track and avoid unknown areas of the sanctuary. Do respect the tranquility of the sanctuary and do not disturb the serenity with any sort of loud noise.

Additional Information
Location: Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary, Umarkhed Tehsil, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra
Area: 325 sq km
Ideal visiting time: January to June
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