of dry deciduous scrub forest. Established to preserve blackbuck, this sanctuary spread over 2 sq km also conserves chinkara, wolf and Indian fox. The best time to visit is August to January.

Excursions: Siddhatek –(Ashtavinayak) on Daund-Shrigonda Raod.,  Prehistoric Jagadmba Temple at Rashin on Bhigwan-Karjat Road.

Where to Stay:

Forest Rest Houses with dormetaries and Tents available. Apply: Deputy Conseravtor of Forest, West Zone, New P.M.T. Building, Swargate, Pune 411 037. Tel: 24471465.

By Rail: Nearest Railway Junction- Daund 70. Shrigonda Road 38, Bhigwan 60.

By Road: Pune 150 (Via Karjat). Nearest Bust Stand: Walvad 3, Karjat 7.

Ahmednagar Via Karjat 80. One can reach From Bhigwan Via Karjat and From Daund Via Shrigonda-Walvad. All the State transport Busses from Pune/ Mumbai to Jamkhed, and From Ahmednagar to Indapur/ Karmala stop at Rehekuri.