Chandoli National Park National Park

Biodiverse Western Ghats park with endemic species

In Maharashtra's Western Ghats, Chandoli National Park protects dry‑deciduous forest and wildlife corridors; visitors come for hiking, wildlife sightings and seasonal trekking through hilly terrain.

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Chandoli National Park at a Glance#

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How to Get to Chandoli National Park#

The park is accessed from Kolhapur and Satara districts; the nearest larger towns are partly dependent on the chosen entry point. Hire local guides and consult Maharashtra Forest Department for permissions.

Tips for Visiting Chandoli National Park#

  • Hire a local forest guide to explore core zones and to learn about endemic species; trails are not always well-marked.
  • Combine visits with nearby cultural sites; local villages can provide context about land-use and seasonal calendar.

Best Time to Visit Chandoli National Park#

After the monsoon (October-February) is often the most comfortable and rewarding time for wildlife viewing and trekking.

Post-monsoon
October-February · 15-28°C
Clearer skies and good wildlife visibility after rains.
Pre-monsoon
March-May · 20-32°C
Hotter and more humid; birds and mammals are active in early mornings.

Weather & Climate near Chandoli National Park#

Climate

Chandoli National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2636 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 85 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 27° 21° 1 mm mostly sunny 48% 1.3 m/s 1.5 high 11.1h
February Ideal 15° - 28° 22° 1 mm clear 44% 1.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
March Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 7 mm mostly sunny 46% 1.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 27 mm clear 51% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
May Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 56 mm mostly sunny 62% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.8h
June Good 20° - 26° 23° 339 mm overcast 84% 3.3 m/s 1.7 very high 13.0h
July Good 20° - 23° 22° 1112 mm overcast 92% 3.6 m/s 1.4 high 12.9h
August Good 19° - 23° 21° 665 mm overcast 92% 3.0 m/s 1.5 high 12.6h
September Good 19° - 25° 22° 241 mm overcast 91% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 136 mm some cloud 82% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 17° - 27° 22° 39 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.3 m/s 1.5 high 11.2h
December Ideal 15° - 26° 21° 12 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.4 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h