The Great Maharashtra: Bhandara

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bhandara</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"THE DISTRICT OF PONDS", BHANDARA DISTRICT IS
SITUATED IN THE BASIN OF WAINGANGA RIVER, AND IS KNOWN FOR ITS THICK FORESTS
AND ABUNDANT WATER RESOURCES. THE SATPUDA MOUNTAIN RANGES, WHICH PROVIDE A
NORTHERN BOUNDARY ALSO PROVIDE MANY HILL STATIONS TO THE DISTRICT. BHANDARA
DISTRICT IS ALSO FAMOUS FOR ITS BRASS VESSELS AND DANDAR, A FOLK ART. BHANDARA
TOWN IS THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AMBAGAD FORT: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is the fort of the medieval period, situated near Tumsar,
constructed by Raja Khan Parham, the subhedar (governor) of Devgadh ruler,
Bakht Buland Shah, in 1700 AD. Later, it comes under the possession of Raja
Raghuji Bhosala of Nagpur who used it as a prison.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BAPERA: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A small village situated on the banks of the Wainganga
River, it is located near the district’s border with Gondiya District, and
Balaghat District in Madhya Pradesh. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhamragarh
Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhandara Falls, and Navegaon National Park are some
interesting tourist spots for a nature lover.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BONDGAON: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A small village located near the Chulband River, a large
fair is observed on Chaitra-Pournima (March-April) in honour of Gangajumna
Devi, who is believed to dwell in a holy tank here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHAUNDESHWARI DEVI TEMPLE:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Situated at Mohadi, Chaundeshwari Devi is the presiding
deity here. During Navratri the temple attracts a huge crowd.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHANDPUR: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A scenic village near Tumsar, it is surrounded by hills and
dense forest and houses a big reservoir.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GAIMUKH (32 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A small village, it is one of the important religious places
in the district. A spring and a cave temple<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ascribed to the Kuramvars are the main attractions here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">KOKA (30 KM):  </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a picturesque spot covered with dense forest and
trees, which are over 100 years old. There is a large lake, famous for the
visit of Siberian Inigrant birds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NAGZIRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Situated at the Tirora Range of Bhandara forest Division,
the sanctuary serves as the perfect place for all those who love to explore
nature and its various facets. Bird and animal lovers will find a visit to the
Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the best ways to spend their weekends. Here,
one can witness some of the rarest as well as most exotic species of wild
animals and birds, roaming freely in their natural habitat. The scenic locales
and mesmerising setting of the sanctuary further adds to its attraction. The
hills surrounding it seems to be carpeted with greenery, while the valley and
gorges are beautiful. The landscape of Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary comprises hills
and small lakes. The wildlife sanctuary includes 34 species of mammals, 36
species of reptiles and 4 species of amphibians are available there. The other wildlife attractions of Nagzira Wildlife
Sanctuary comprise animals like Chital-, Barking-Deer, Mouse Deer, Cats, and
much more. The birds that are seen nesting here include Peafowl, jungle
Fowl, Red-Spur-Fowl and much more. One can also see invertebrate creatures like ants,
insects and beautiful butterflies in the sanctuary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PAVNT (50 KM SOUTH): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The memorial to the first Marathi poet Mukundrai is the
major tourist attraction here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">RAWANWADI: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An old temple dedicated to Lord Ram and a beautiful lake,
covered by dense forest on both sides, are the main attractions. The lake and
its surroundings are home to avian population and this makes it a bird
watcher’s paradise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bhandara: The District Of Ponds

Bhandara "THE DISTRICT OF PONDS", BHANDARA DISTRICT IS SITUATED IN THE BASIN OF WAINGANGA RIVER, AND IS KNOWN FOR ITS THICK FO...