Forest department Introduces grassland safari in Solapur

To enhance the visitor experience, the department has introduced several facilities, including machan accommodations for night stays, drinking water, and toilet facilities

Expanding its eco-tourism initiative beyond Pune, the Pune forest department has launched a grassland safari in Solapur district. The safari was officially inaugurated on February 14, although the online bookings starting from March 16, a senior forest official confirmed. 

The safari is based in Boramani village, a vast grassland ecosystem home to diverse wildlife, including wolves, Indian jackals, Bengal foxes, blackbucks, Indian antelopes, rabbits, wild boars. (HT)

The safari is based in Boramani village, a vast grassland ecosystem home to diverse wildlife, including wolves, Indian jackals, Bengal foxes, blackbucks, Indian antelopes, rabbits, wild boars, and wild cats, along with numerous butterfly species. 

“As part of our grassland management program, the safari aims to raise conservation awareness and highlight the unique biodiversity of Solapur’s grasslands. Additionally, the initiative will support local communities through various livelihood programs,” said Ajit Shinde, assistant conservator of forests, Solapur division. 

To enhance the visitor experience, the department has introduced several facilities, including machan accommodations for night stays, drinking water, and toilet facilities. However, there is no designated safari vehicle service yet, and visitors must bring their own. 

The safari operates in two time slots - morning 6:30 am to 10:30 am and afternoon 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm.