Nawegaon National Park National Park

Maharashtra park protecting dry deciduous forest and wildlife

In Maharashtra, Nawegaon National Park protects dry-deciduous forest and lakes; visitors come for wildlife watching, forest trails and simple village stays that reveal rural Vidarbha life.

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Nawegaon National Park at a Glance#

Address: Nawegaon National Park, Gondia district (administrative access via Nawegaon), Maharashtra, India

Hours: Open year-round; safari timings depend on park management (typically early morning and late afternoon)

Admission: Entry and fees vary-park entry often low-cost; local forestry department issues permits for safaris

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How to Get to Nawegaon National Park#

Nawegaon National Park is accessed from Gondia district; the nearest railhead is Gondia Junction. From Gondia or nearby towns, hire a taxi or arrange with park authorities for entry. Road conditions vary-contact local forestry department offices in Gondia for current access routes and permits.

Tips for Visiting Nawegaon National Park#

  • Early morning and late afternoon safaris increase chances of seeing gaur, sloth bear and deer.
  • Hire local guides from the nearby town of Gondia (or Bhamragad) who know seasonal waterholes.
  • Check seasonal road conditions: monsoon rains (Jun-Sep) can make interior forest tracks impassable.

Best Time to Visit Nawegaon National Park#

Best visited November-February for dry conditions and clearer wildlife viewing; avoid heavy monsoon rains for accessibility.

Winter (Nov-Feb)
Nov-Feb · 10-25°C
Dry, pleasant days and the best time for wildlife sightings.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · 20-30°C
Lush forest but access problems due to heavy rain; many trails close.
Post-monsoon (Oct)
Oct · 20-30°C
Vegetation still green, animals gather at remaining waterholes-good for sightings.

Weather & Climate near Nawegaon National Park#

Climate

Nawegaon National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 12°C to 40°C. Abundant rainfall (1491 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 122 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 11 mm clear 45% 0.9 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 15° - 30° 22° 12 mm mostly sunny 36% 1.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 19° - 34° 27° 20 mm mostly sunny 30% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 24° - 38° 31° 14 mm mostly sunny 25% 1.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.5h
May Excellent 27° - 40° 34° 11 mm mostly sunny 27% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
June Acceptable 26° - 36° 34° 161 mm overcast 60% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 13.2h
July Good 23° - 29° 26° 463 mm overcast 85% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 13.1h
August Good 23° - 28° 26° 448 mm overcast 89% 1.9 m/s 1.5 very high 12.7h
September Good 23° - 29° 26° 282 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Excellent 20° - 30° 25° 58 mm mostly sunny 77% 1.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 15° - 28° 21° 5 mm clear 70% 0.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
December Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 6 mm clear 58% 0.8 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h