I visited this place very recently on 13-03-2022 and found this place quite good. It's 35-45minutes away from Akola main city. You can use their vehicles for safari in 1900 including every thing or can use your own vehicle for the same. It was of 750 including guide and every thing. A resturant is also there but it was closed at that time. It take 2.5hrs to 3hrs to complete the Jungle Safari. I will suggest you to go there in early morning or late evening because in the afternoon you won't be able to see any wildlife creature. Till seven in summer and six o clock in winter you can enjoy safari. Night facilities aren't there for Jungle Safari. It was really really good.

Decent place for a day picnic near Akola. Visitors can take Safari, Boating and enjoy the beauty of nature. However, chances of animal sightings are very less. There is a small canteen outside for the food though people prefer to bring their own food. There's an entry fee per person. If properly maintained this could be a very good place for people to hangout.

The place is very lively. But very poorly maintained. MTDC should preserve it up. Safari ride is there but no coordination, cottages are not maintained properly. The place having 14 leopards, but not really cared. Views and atmosphere is cherishmatic.. Those who love nature and Jungle walk trails should must visit the same. Guides are very nice and having very good knowledge. Get well soon MTDC.

This place is nature of beauty. Beautiful nature

Great place and a forest safari nearest to Akola. if you are lucky you can spot a leopards, vultures,eagles and there footprints too. Best time :Early Morning Note: Take your own food and water and don't feed animals

Nice place for birds lovers. Staff is also good. Don't miss sunset

Stayed for 2 nights here in end September '23.. Located in the lap of nature, the rooms are appropriately furnished ; non availability of geyser in the rooms is a drawback though.. The views and arrangements in the camp are generally Ok. But there are absolutely no arrangements for food here; that is a huge handicap if one wants to stay here.. We had to travel 10 kilometers for our lunch and dinner; about 5 kilometers for breakfast, or even tea... Could see sambar, wild rabbit, langur and spotted deer within the campus.. Despite being off-season and the rains, could spot 65 species of birds (including some passage migrants like common cuckoo and brown breasted flycatcher) during my stay... A boating facility is available, but it was non-operational during our stay.. Also safari and guided nature walks were non-operational during our stay, apparently due to the rains... It would be advisable to check beforehand with the Forest department and plan accordingly...

Beutiful place to visit with family and friends NIC,Nature trail, boating,children park,jungle safari, accomodation (online booking at magicalmelghat.in) ,bird watching , watchtowers , etc. facilities available at one place.

Best Place to visit in AKOLA💗 I LOVED IT. I want a break from the life and that place was just the thing I want... And I was not even knowing that there is something like wildlife sanctuary near AKOLA... Tho I didn't get to see much animals there, I saw a pair of deer, still scenery and area was great❤️

Great place for a day trip near Akola.. you can opt for Jungle Safari, Boat ride or even just roam through the Sanctuary.. Scenic views and calm atmosphere

The land vegetation at Katepurna Sanctuary is southern tropical dry deciduous forest. There are over 115 species of plants at this sanctuary such as Bahada, Dhawada, Moha, Tendu, Khair, Salai, Aola, Teude, etc. Katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for the four-horned antelope and barking deer. Other animals that you can see at the sanctuary include black buck, leopard, wolf, wild boar, hyena, hare, nilgai, jungle cat and monkey. Among the birds, Peafowl is the common bird spotted by tourists. You can also view several species of common grassland and wetland birds here. The Katepurna water reservoir attracts many water birds. You can reach Katepurna Sanctuary comfortably by air, rail, and road. The closest airport is the Sonegaon Airport, located 292 km away. The Akola Junction Railway Station, situated 40 km away on the Mumbai-Nagpur rail route, is the closest railhead. Akola is well-connected by an extensive network of roads to all the major towns of Maharashtra. During your visit to the Katepurna Sanctuary in you can enjoy a comfortable stay at the various hotels in Akola. However, there is no accommodation facility near the sanctuary. The sanctuary should be ideally visited between the months of October and June.

Jungle safari, boating, Nisarg Paul wat.

good hangout place around 35 km from akola must visit in monsoon season otherwise visit early in the morning , and so greenery view boating are also available there must visit with your family or friends

A Pleasant refreshment for the people of akola and surroundings at about 1 hr drive from akola to katepurna Wildlife Sanctuary.It is built around Katepurna or Mahan Reservior.Situated approx 90km south of akola.The View is very scenic and one would awe at the beauty of the Nature.For the entry one has to purchase ticket with valid id proof(Better if Aadhar card is with you).After getting the ticket, you will have to travel from the jungle or forest trail to reach the view point which is at approx 10mims drive.Vehicles are allowed with chargers applied.Night stay is available with minimum charges of 500rs.Work in progress for the Jungle safaris and Boat rides.Watch towers are present with a beautiful view of the Reservior and the scanctuary.The workers present are native to akola and very humble and friendly They did offered me their lunch and gave me onion and chilly as we were having our food.As of present 30th june 2018 the work is in progress in the scanctuary and is not completed 100%.There is more to explore and experience in near time.Good for the family trip.Toilets are available with water.Parking is available.

Overall its very good but we didn't see any wild animals in safari tho insted of going safari just do boating and 2 km walk

The surrounding areas are great. The boating experience was good too. The issue is waiting time for boating (mine was 2hrs+). Also there are a lot of risky areas near the dam and boating counter.

All the planning, trouble and expenditure of group tour gone waste, just because the management failed to mention or advertise that the sanctuary will close at 5:00 p.m. Upon reaching the gate at 4:00 p.m to avail the 3 hours of evening time till the sunset, the ticket vendor disinterestedly mentioned that we will have to leave within one hour. Even during that hour there is none of the promised activity,(boating etc.). It appears almost that the tourists are unwelcome in the sanctuary. The whole group had to remain content watching the waves flowing in the lake. Why can't the management publicise the work timings instead of claiming that it is open 24 hours?

Overall Good experience... One day family trip it's good for fun there are boating, play ground for kids and peace with nature... Must visit with family

Nice

Very nice place for holiday

Very nice place

Amazing

This is very good place for one day trip. It has boating and site seeing of wind and long water resevaier of Dam. Also has restornt for u. Child can enjoy full day. Anyways don't forget to visit Wagha Gadh Temple.

An good place for a day of outing with kids.

Beautiful

Good place

Good place

Very Nice Place

(Translated by Google) A study of butterflies, birds, and other wildlife (Original) फुलपाखरू, पक्षी, अन्य वन्यजीव यांचा अभ्यासाची आवळ

Like a village

Can't belive this place is so amazing! Loved it. Go here with your loved ones and you won't regret. PS - Do bring a snack for the journey.

Best place for weekend picnic with your family. Dense forest and damp

Good, but lot of scope for improvement Boating and nature trail is good Can enjoy for half a day Can reside in AC and Non AC rooms

No room service No food service No canteen Rooms are OK Bed sheets and pillow covers are dirty. No cleanliness No janitor service No reception Nothings to explore Needs publicity and attention by Forest department

Must visit place. Now boating has started. Place to enjoy outing, lunch and good time.

Very good place for picnic situated at katepunrna dam and near from akola, everyone should visit to katepurna wildlife santury

Good place for outing on weekends

Nice app

Very nice place

it's an amazing place ❤️

It was the amazing experience

Lack of professionalism in guides

It is very good place to visit with family and friends near Akola .

So Nice

Best place

Best place to visit wild life

Nice place for family visit

Nice place near akola. Different types of animals. Bird's 😍😍😍

Good wildlife sanctuary , very nice place to be and see nilgai dears and many more animals.

Good place to visit with family and friends!!!

Good👍

Great place to spend a day with family surrounded by nature

It's good place for one day picnic , jungle safari have two hours in 2200 rupees in open jeepcy, guest House also available, boating is also there actraction. You can enjoy with family. In pendamic restorent close there. If you have your won car then you can easy to travel

Away Some Nature

It's a really great place to visit, you can get plenty of great pictures if visiting in winter or rainy seasons but if u want to see and enjoy the wildlife do visit during summer as animals comes closer to the river itself...entry is generally 25 rs per person and 30 rs extra if u are going to carry your own vehicle inside and boating and safari is also a good option but bit expensive as per the service they provide also do keep your water bottles along as there is a shortage of drinking water Guides are quite polite there... walking down the trail is a must have experience also try to go with a bigger group and do carry your adhar cards as it's mandatory