Gondia is a city in Vidarbha close to the Madhya Pradesh state border.

Understand

The city and district is named after the indigenous Gondi people.

Do

• 1 Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhandara (enter via NH-53), ☏ +91 96733 87561. Considered to be a "green oasis" in the easternmost portions of Maharashtra, Nagzira hosts a number of migratory birds species, including 13 that are endangered. Notable mammals present at the sanctuary include the tiger and sloth bear. (updated Mar 2023)
• 2 Navegaon National Park, ☏ +91 7182 251 232. Another hotspot of diverse flora and fauna. It is a popular picnic place among the locals. The best time to visit is during the winter when a large number of birds flock to the lake in the national park. (updated Mar 2023)