In terms of tourism, Gujarat is considered to be the best place where the culture, food, tolerance, and places attract everyone. Apart from this, Gujarat is also known for seeing wildlife species and because of its national park. Due to its attractions, Gujarat is also called 'The Land of Legends'. If you too have set out to visit Gujarat or are planning to visit here, then today we have brought you information about the famous national parks of Gujarat, whereby visiting you can feel the thrill along with natural beauty and make your trip successful. So let's know about these major national parks of Gujarat...
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Located in the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India which is spread over a large area of 4954 square kilometers. It is home to a wide variety of carnivores, mammals, and birds. The sanctuary is known for endangered species of Indian wild ass like Khur as well as the Asiatic wild ass species, Orangar. Other types of wildlife found here include mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Which remains a center of attraction for tourists and wildlife lovers, and hosts thousands of tourists every year.
Gir National Park
Gir National Park is one of the most prominent national parks in India. Established in 1965, the main reason for the establishment of Gir National Park was to protect the Asiatic lions. Which is also known as Sasan Gir National Park. Gir National Park is located near Talala Gir in Gujarat. The cooperation of the government's forest department, wildlife activists, and NGOs has helped a lot in preserving the flora and fauna of Gir National Park. According to the official count of 2010, there were 411 lions in Gir National Park. Apart from this, there are 2375 species of different types including 38 mammals and more than 300 species of birds, 37 species of reptiles, and more than 2000 species of insects. Where you can mainly see leopards, four-horned antelope, spotted deer, hyenas, sambar deer, and chinkara.
Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Located 100 km from Bhuj, Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the largest periodic saline wetlands in the world. Colloquially known as "Flamingo City", it is the largest wildlife sanctuary with a vast expanse of about 7505.22 sq km. Where fossils of various wildlife are also cited to be seen. Excessive salt deposits here give the sanctuary a pure white surface which attracts large crowds of tourists from all over. But let us tell you that Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Indo-Pakistan border, which is why some parts of the sanctuary are restricted to the public.
Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary
Located at a distance of 125 km from Bhuj, Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary is spread over an area of about 444 sq km. Which is one of the unique ecosystems in the Kutch district of Gujarat state. Also known as Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Sanctuary, it is home to many mammals like chinkara, endangered Indian wolves, wildcats, desert foxes, honey badgers, and wild boars. Where tourists can see about 184 different species of birds in this sanctuary including waterfowl, black partridge, houbara bustard, lesser florican, and great Indian bustard. Apart from these, about 252 types of plants like gourd, babul, and kerdo are found here.
Marine National Park
Marine National Park is the first park of its kind located in Gujarat. This national park is a very good place to visit in Gujarat. Marine National Park is spread over 458 square km and is a major center of attraction for tourists in the state of Gujarat. In this national park, tourists can see jackals, jungle cats, green sea turtles, royal eagles, flamingos, and many other types of wildlife. This park is considered to be a paradise for bird watchers. Where more than 30 types of migratory birds can also be seen.
Bhavnagar Blackbuck National Park
Located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, Bhavnagar Blackbuck National Park is one of the most popular and most visited national parks in Gujarat. This sanctuary has been declared mainly for the conservation of blackbucks. Where you also find various species of mammals and birds. The forest of this national park is unmatched. Bhavnagar Blackbuck National Park, consisting of grasslands, is like a paradise for birdwatchers. Which is known to provide a magical experience to its tourists.
Khijadia Bird Sanctuary
Located at a distance of 10 km from Jamnagar, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is one of the best places to visit in Gujarat. Let us tell you that more than 300 types of migratory birds can be seen in this sanctuary. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is spread over a vast area of 605 hectares. This sanctuary attracts birds due to the presence of fresh water and sea. Freshwater lakes, salty beds, and mangroves are the needs of migratory birds, which are available in abundance here. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary was declared a haven for all types of birds in the year 1982. If you are a bird or nature lover then you must visit this bird sanctuary.
Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Located at a distance of about 15 km from Porbandar, Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over two districts i.e. Porbandar and Jamnagar. Let us tell you that the Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary area is a green area surrounded by agricultural fields, wasteland, and forest while the area of Barda is almost hilly. A variety of animals can be seen in the sanctuary including a variety of butterflies, lion, chinkara, sambar, crocodile and chameleon, rail, leopard, wolf, spotted eagle, and crested hawk-eagle. Also, tourists can enjoy thrilling activities like trekking here.
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