Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhimashankar Wildife Sanctuary is located in the Ambegaon taluka of Pune District, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the home of the Indian Giant Squirrel and numerous other animals and birds. Spread across 120 km² (75 mi²) on the Western Ghats (Sahyadri Ranges), this thickly forested area receives heavy monsoon rainfall and is a popular weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune.


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