Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary

Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location	Akole tehsil, Ahmadnagar district, Maharashtra, India
Area	361.71 km²
Established	1986

Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the northern Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. Spanning approximately 361.71 km², it is situated primarily within the Akole Tehsil of the Ahmednagar district. The sanctuary houses Mount Kalsubai, the highest peak in Maharashtra (1,646 m), and the historic hill fort of Harishchandragad. ^[1]

The rugged terrain of the sanctuary features moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests. It supports mammals such as the Indian leopard, jungle cat, palm civet, and Indian giant squirrel, alongside several species of reptiles and birds. The area is a major hub for monsoon trekking and ecotourism. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

References

1. "Kalsubai Harishchandragad Wildlife Sanctuary - WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays". wildtrails.in. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
2. "Nashik: Wildlife Census Reveals Rich Biodiversity in Kalsubai-Harishchandragad Sanctuary". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
3. https://www.mtdc.co.in/sanctuaries/kalsubai-harishchandragad-wildlife-sanctuary-2/
4. "KALSUBAI HARISHCHANDRA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY - Maharashtra". arked.in. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
5. "Protecting fireflies' habitat at Kalsubai-Harishchandragad top priority: NGT". Hindustan Times. 2025-07-11. Retrieved 2025-11-26.