Situated about 65km SE of Junagarh district in the state of Gujarat in South West India, the National Park was established on 18th September, 1965, as a Forest Reserve, primarily to conserve the Asiatic lion-classified as one of the World's most threatened species. Now Gir National Park is the only remaining place in the world, where one is likely to see the Asiatic Lion.
Velavadar National Park
This park is situated in Bhavnagar district spread over 34sq.kms. The park was set up in 1969. The nearest town is Ballavpur, 32km from the park. The nearest airport Bhavanagar is at a distance of 72km and the nearest rail head, Dhola, is 52km away.
The fauna of this park are black buck and wolf. The best months for visiting the park are October to June.
Vansda National Park
Set up in 1976 in the district of Bulser, this parks covers an area of 24sq.km. The nearest town and the rail head is Daghi, 3km away from the park. The nearest airport is Baroda, 249km away.
The indicative fauna comprise the leopard and peafowl. The most suitable period for visiting the park is from December to January and April to May.
Marine National Park
This park covers an area of 163sq.km. in the Gulf of Kutch in Jamnagar district. The park was setup in 1982. The nearest town from the park is Jamnagar at a distance of 7km. Jamnagar is also the airport and the rail head for visiting the park.
The fauna of the park comprises dugong, green sea turtle, ridley, leather back and olive. The best period for visiting the park is from November to January.
Wildlife Sanctuaries in Gujarat |
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| Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary | Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary | Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary |
| Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary | Barda Wildlife Sanctuary | Narayan Sarovar Sancuary |
| Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary | Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Jambuhoda Wild Life Sanctuary | Purna Wild Life Sanctuary | |