Melghat Tiger Reserve is located in Chikhaldara and Dharni tehsils of Amaravati district in Satpura hill range. This is one of the last remaining habitats of Indian tiger in Maharashtra.
             The Melghat Tiger Reserve was constituted in 1974 and the Directorate of Project Tiger, Melghat started functioning from 22nd Feb 1974. In view of the ecological, floral and faunal significance of the region, on 5th Sep 1975, the Melghat Tiger Reserve was designated a sanctuary. 

Location: Chikhaldara And Dharni Tehsils Of Amaravati District, Maharashtra
Coverage Area: 1676.93-sq-km
Main Attraction:
Best Time To Visit: October To June

Arrival Information : 

     -- By Rail : The nearest railway stations are at Badnera / Amravati, 110-km away from the park.

-- By Air   :  The nearest airport is at Nagpur, 225-km away from the park.
-- By Road : Tourists can reach at Semadoh from Badnera / Amaravati (100-110-km) within 3 hours drive by road.

-- Nearby Excursions : Melghat jungle safari

Flora :
The forest in rugged and hilly area of Melghat is typical Southern dry deciduous forest. There are 750 species of plants in the area. There are 90 tree species, 66 shrub species, 316 herb species, 56 climbers, 23 sedge species and 99 grass species. Approximately 50-75 more species have been identified and several more are expected to identify in the future at the Melghat Tiger Preserve.
Tectona grandis, Ain, Tiwas, Aola, Lendia, Dhawada, Kusum are the important tree species. Bamboo and Teak is widely spread in the forests. The area is rich in medicinal plants.

Fauna :
The area is rich in wild mammals including Tiger, Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Dog, Jackal, Hyena, Chausinga, Sambar (largest Deer on earth) Gaur, Barking Deer, Ratel, Flying squirrel, Cheetal (type of Deer), Nilgai, Wild Boar, Langur, Rhesus Monkey, and Macaque. Also found here are 25 types of fishes and many varieties of butterflies.