Double Beauty Of Hill Station and Wildlife Sanctuary

Located between the borders of Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts of Maharashtra, Dajipur Wildlife Sanctuary is a quiet and peaceful holiday destination which is cut off from the human blare and is also home to a variety

of flora and fauna which makes this place interesting. Peaceful atmosphere, calm surroundings, dense forest cover which makes the environment pure and no interruption of modernity is what fills in this place. It is located at an altitude of 1200 metres above the sea level and is one of the most chosen holiday destination for the locals as well as the tourists. It is a special attraction for nature lovers of all kinds who come here to connect to nature and soak in its beauty and purity. Its scenic beauty, healthy climate and rich wildlife comes together to enhance your experience and provides you with a feeling like never before. 

This jungle resort also has the Gangangiri Maharaj’s Math in its vicinity and an excursion to this place adds up to the beautiful experience. The backwaters of Radhanagari Dam is also another major attraction for the tourists which should not be missed. Some of the species of animals found here are the Indian bison, wild deer, chital, gawa, antelopes, bear, serpents and many more. This place is mostly known as a Bison Sanctuary. Along with a wildlife sanctuary this place also doubles up as a hill station, covered with thick forest. Watching the sunset from here is a heavenly experience. The colourful sky and the cool air give you a feeling of peace and happiness which will keep lingering in your heart and mind for a long time making you feel positive about everything. The Bhagavati Devi temple situated here provides a spiritual touch to your whole experience. It is a must visit temple for all the tourists who come here. The different varieties of birds and animals found here, the cool and pleasant climate, the beauty of the hills and the forests awaits you as you proceed to this marvellous place. 

Those interested in wildlife photography will get a chance to capture some of the breath-taking shots out here. Watching the animals roaming around freely in their natural habitat is a feeling understood only by a vivid wildlife enthusiast. There are also a variety of migratory and residuary birds, making it a paradise for the ornithologist. It is also a beautiful picnic spot where you can spend a lot of quality time with your friends and family. The small and sparkling springs flowing through the hills and its dense forest makes the atmosphere paradise like and for a moment you will feel that the world is still pure, undisturbed and rich. From several places you will get a glimpse of the low lying areas which is very beautiful. 

The nearest airport out here is the Kolharpur airport which is about 80 kms away and the nearest railway station is at Kankavli. Daily buses are available from these two main points. Decent and reasonable places of accommodation are available.