Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

Located at Supe in the Baramati Tehsil of Pune District, Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is very popular for Indian Gazelles and chinkaras which are often spotted in large numbers. Hyena, Indian wolf and Indian fox, wild dogs are also found in large numbers at this small wildlife sanctuary which is spread across just 5.14sq.km but worth visiting once.
The place is quite loved by the locals and tourists alike and the best part to visit Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is between January to April as animals often roam around freely in summers while tend to remain in groups in secluded places during monsoon.

There is a very healthy population of Chinkaras in the sanctuary. These are the smallest of all Asiatic antelopes.Other species commonly seen here include Indian Grey Wolf, Striped Hyena and occasionally Blackbucks.
The sanctuary provides an excellent opportunity to sight and photograph birds of scrub land habitat like Indian Courser, Yellow-wattled Lapwing, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse, Indian Bushlark, Sykes’s Lark and Rufous-tailed lark. Common Hoopoe, Bay-backed Shrike, Southern Grey Shrike and Eurasian Collared Doves. Other sightings included Jacobin Cuckoo, Blue Rock Thrush and Lesser Whitethroat.
However,the royal resident of the sanctuary is
the majestic Indian Eagle Owl. It is a magnificent bird and is a sight to revere to see it elegantly perched on a tree.Peregrine Falcon and Red-necked Falcon are sometimes sighted in the terrain.

How to get there:

Mayureshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is actually about 70 Kms east of Pune on the Pune- Solapur Highway. After traveling about 55 KMs on the highway, turn right
(south) on to SH 62 at the village called Chaufula and then drive 15 kms to Supe or Supa, a small village that is on the edge of the Sanctuary.
You can either drive around the side of this village until a faded sign displays the entrance or ask at the village for directions.
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