Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

• The 6 km long underground tunnel for crossing the Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary is now finished.
  • It is a part of Surya Regional Water Supply Project.

ABOUT TUNGARESHWAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

• It is situated in the Vasai-Virar area of the Thane district, Maharashtra.
• Area- 85 sq.km
• It forms a corridor between Sanjay Gandhi National Park (also known as Borivali National Park) and Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary.
• The famous Tungareshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated here.
• The sanctuary’s diverse habitats including littoral forests and hills, which are home to
• Vegetation is Dry Deciduous, Moist Deciduous and Semi Evergreen type with species including teak, mango , bamboo
• Fauna includes- leopards, wild boars, barking deer, langurs, bonnet and rhesus macaques, among other animals.
  • Birds such as Crested Serpent-eagle, Jungle Owlet, White-eyed Buzzard, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Emerald Dove and Heart-spotted Woodpecker are also found here.