About Yedshi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Yedshi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Dharashiv district, Maharashtra, established on May 23, 1997. Spanning approximately 22.37 sq km in the Balaghat range of the Sahyadris, it features dry deciduous and thorny forests. The sanctuary supports diverse wildlife including leopards, sloth bears, wolves, and over 100 bird species. It also encompasses the culturally significant Ramling Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect dry deciduous forest landscapes within the Balaghat mountain range and opportunities to observe wildlife such as leopards, sloth bears, jackals, and diverse bird species. The sanctuary includes the Ramling Temple, a religious site dedicated to Lord Shiva. Facilities include a forest rest house at Yedshi and a railway rest house near the temple. Access is permitted from sunrise to sunset via the Latur-Barshi highway.
Key highlights
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Established in 1997 covering 22.37 sq km in the Balaghat range
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Home to leopards, sloth bears, wolves, and over 100 bird species
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Features dry deciduous and thorny forest ecosystems
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Contains the historic Ramling Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
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Recently recorded presence of a tiger after five decades