Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary is also covered in our Jamkhed guide, which is the main page for it: Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary in the Jamkhed guide.
The short answer
Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary: what visitors should know first
Go if you enjoy open-country wildlife and can manage a longer drive from Karmala into the next district. Visit at sunrise or late afternoon, carry water and binoculars, and treat sightings as likely but not guaranteed. Confirm access rules locally before you set out.
History and context
The story behind Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary
Rehekuri lies in Karjat taluka of Ahilyanagar (formerly Ahmednagar) district, about 80 km from Ahmednagar city. District tourism information describes it as a sanctuary of about 2.17 sq km with an estimated 400 to 500 Indian blackbuck, open round the year.
Useful facts
Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary facts at a glance
- Location
- Rehekuri, Karjat taluka, Ahilyanagar district
- Experience type
- Open grassland wildlife viewing
- Known for
- A herd of about 400–500 Indian blackbuck (estimate)
- Area
- About 2.17 sq km
- Time or schedule
- Open round the year; timings not published
Why it matters
Why Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary is worth your time
Blackbuck once ranged across the open plains of central and western India, and sanctuaries like Rehekuri protect what is left of that habitat in Maharashtra. A herd estimated at 400 to 500 animals lives in this small area, which makes it one of the more reliable places in the region to see them.
It also shows the importance of grassland, which is often treated as wasteland. Seeing blackbuck here gives context to the bustard grassland at Nannaj and to the open Deccan landscape around Karmala.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Blackbuck herd
Spiral-horned males and fawn females graze in open view near the road.
- 02
Small, easy site
The compact sanctuary can be seen without a long walk.
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Seasonal grassland
Green after the rains and golden in winter, the habitat changes through the year.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Plan the day around the light. Reach the sanctuary near sunrise or in the late afternoon, when blackbuck are most active and the open grassland is cooler. The area is small, about 2.17 sq km, and the animals are often visible from the main road and the viewing points, so you do not need a long walk.
Stay quiet and keep a distance; males are dark with spiral horns and females and young are fawn, and they bolt if approached. A pair of binoculars is more useful than a zoom lens here, and a flat hat and water are essential in summer. Do not feed or chase the animals.
The sanctuary has no accommodation, and visitor facilities are not described, so carry food and water. Combining it with Karmala is a long outing across the district border, so check the route and allow plenty of time, or make it a stop on the way to or from Ahilyanagar.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Go at sunrise or late afternoon
- Carry water, a hat and binoculars
- Confirm access and fees with the forest office
- Keep distance and stay quiet
- Plan food and lodging elsewhere
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Rehekuri village, Karjat taluka, Ahilyanagar district (next district north; confirm drive time)
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours on site, plus the drive
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon; open round the year, with golden grass after the rains and in winter
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Much of the viewing is easy and level, and the sanctuary can be seen from near the road, but there is little shade and no published seating or toilets. Older visitors should bring water and a hat and go in the cooler hours.
- Tickets and access
- Entry fees, timings and any vehicle rules are not published; confirm with the local forest office. The sanctuary is described as open round the year, and it has no accommodation, so plan lodging elsewhere.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary
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Travelling with parents?
Much of the viewing is easy and level, and the sanctuary can be seen from near the road, but there is little shade and no published seating or toilets. Older visitors should bring water and a hat and go in the cooler hours.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
What animals live at Rehekuri?
Indian blackbuck, with an estimated 400 to 500 inside the sanctuary.
Is it open all year?
District information says it is open round the year, though summer is listed as a good time for visibility.
Is there accommodation?
No accommodation is described at the sanctuary, so stay nearby or in a larger town.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
