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Phansad Jungle

The Phasand wildlife sanctuary is located in Murud and Roha Talukas of Raigad district in Konkan region, with a coverage Area of 52-sq-km. The sanctuary represents a Coastal Woodland Ecosystem of Western Ghats, which makes the habitat very rich and offers highly peaceful atmosphere to the visitors.

Although Phansad is a bird sanctuary, it also houses a large collection of amphibians, insects and mammals. Phansad is quite a lonely place not visited by scores of people and the forest replicates this with its green panorama and diverse flora and fauna that will persuade one to languish.
The main attraction of the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary, however, is the beautiful Giant Indian Squirrel, but given its shy disposition, catching a glimpse is not an easy prospect.

Those keen on trekking can explore a nature trail located at Supegaon and visit the Nature Interpretation Centre at Majgaon. Some of the plants which are found in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary are Ain, Kinjal, Teak, Hirda, Jamba, Mango, Ficus and many more. Approximately there are 164 species and 25 types of animals, different types of snakes can be found here. In Sanjay Gandhi National Park(Borivali- Mumbai) about 150 types of butterflies are found. Similarly in Phansad jungle about 90 different types of butterflies are observed. Butterfly found in north-west India are also seen here.

• Best Time To Visit: October To April
• Accommodation: Forest Inspection Hut Supegaon and P.W.D. Rest House
• Click here for Phansad Photo Gallery

How can you reach to Phansad:
By Rail: Nearest railway station is Roha at 30-km on the Konkan railway route.From Roha, state transport buses are avalilable.
By Air: Nearest Airport from the sanctuary is Mumbai.
By Road: Nearest Bus Stand is Alibag at 50-km from the sanctuary. Roha Bus Stand is 1 hour drive from the sanctuary
Nearby Attraction : Janjira Fort.