Gujarat

Gir National Park

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. 

Best Time to Visit: Mid October-Mid June, November and February is the best time for sighting the lions read more

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.

Best Time to Visit: Between October and March read more

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.

Best Time to Visit: October To May read more

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.

Best Time to Visit: October and March read more

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