Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh is a lesser-known but beautiful sanctuary, it lies near the Gandhisagar Dam on the Chambal River mix of dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and riverline ecosystems
Facts of Gandhisagar Sanctuary
▪️Gandhisagar sanctuary was established in 1974 to protect the region’s diverse flora and fauna.
▪️The sanctuary is divided between Mandsaur and Neemuch districts
▪️Part of it is classified under the Chambal River, National Chambal Sanctuary famous for gharials, river dolphins
▪️It has diverse landscapes from forests, grasslands to rocky cliffs, riverbanks
Interesting Attractions
1. Gandhisagar Dam, massive dam on the Chambal River, scenic beauty,boating
2. Chambal River is home to gharial crocodiles, turtles, migratory birds
3. Bhainsrorgarh Fort, historic fort panoramic views of the Chambal River
4. Rock Paintings, Caves is ancient rock paintings found in caves believed to be thousands of years old
5. Eco-Tourism activities such as Jeep safaris, birdwatching, trekking, camping
Wild Animals seen in Gandhisagar Sanctuary
1. Mammals are Indian Leopard, Cheetahs, Nilgai Blue Bull, Chinkara Indian Gazelle, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar, Jackal, Striped Hyena
2. Reptiles are Gharial, Marsh Crocodile, Monitor Lizard.
3. Birds are Indian Vulture, Painted Stork, Sarus Crane, indian Peafowl, Several migratory birds
Best time to visit
October to March pleasant weather and good wildlife sightings