Drive is scenic, roads are narrow but in good condition and you will take 2 hours from mumbai. However you can't go to the lake as it's under municipal jurisdiction and not much to do in sanctuary as well. Make sure our you go and plan to spend time there, take something to eat or drink as there are no shops here. Good for picnic with family
Tansa wildlife sanctuary is a best palace in Maharashtratla Dist-Thane Tal-Shahapur 421601
This is a beautiful palace for picknick and photography
Easy to access. Nice contour and good numbers of water bodies. Verity of birds, mostly common and sights in other wildlife Sanctuary too, but Forest Owlet is attraction for this Sanctuary.
Internal roads are well maintained because BMC does regular maintenance of water pipelines to support Mumbai water consumption.
Forest department has Forest guest house to stay.
I was captivated by its lush greenery, dense forests, and serene lakes. The diverse flora and fauna, including species like leopards, deer, and various bird species, showcased the sanctuary's ecological richness. The peaceful ambiance and natural beauty made it a delightful experience, leaving me with a deep appreciation for the conservation efforts in preserving this precious wildlife sanctuary
Liked this place. It's a good place for birder's & wildlife photographers. It's bit far from Mumbai & takes around 2 to 3 hours if your travelling by two wheeler.
It gets almost dried up in summer so one can't stay in forest after 11am as it's heating up so much des days.
Wow wow wow wana relax and camp, i ll suggests this as an option to hangout with friends on weekends.
The sunrise view from here is awesome.
The lake is have a clear transparent water you can swim in the water n enjoy the risingsun view
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated 60 odd km from Thane on the Nashik highway and falls under Shahpur Wada area.
This reserve has great potential to become one of the top wildlife sanctuary only if authorities put in more work to grow both in terms of conservative and promotes the park in the correct way.
Situated along the backwaters created by the tansa dam, this is a very dense forest and has a rich variety of flora and fauna.
It's particularly famous for it's bird life and very popular amongst the local photographers. The close proximity to the lake also brings in a lot of picnic goers, which has startes showing it's effects on the banks.
Trash (specially plastic plates and other items) left behind by irresponsible people are everywhere ruining the beauty of this place at an alarming rate.
The place also lacks any proper restaurant or place to relax for people who wish to spend some time in the nature. Ideal for ecotourism, authorities should consider this as an option which will not only help in promotion but also bring necessary funds which is needed for conversation.
I am hopeful that in yrs to come this place will also grow and become a top place for seeing wildlife and an conservative success story for people associated with it.
Tansa wildlife sanctuary is a place to be visited in monsoon. During summer it is not a suitable place because you can't do anything over here. One can come with family sit for sometime or may cook if carrying some cooking instruments. Also can take a dip in lake if allowed. During summer heat will kill you. No atm'e nearby and at some place even mobile network is also missing.
