The amazing Vansda National Park is 120 kms away from the Surat airport, in Navsari district, Gujarat. The Maharaja of Vansda did privatize this area, thus the name Vansda Park. The area was declared a National park in 1979, and is protected by the government of the Gujarat state. The park stretches around an area of about 23.99 square kilometres. In this region, there live many tribal communities including Dangi, Bhil, Gamits, Kunbi and Warli. The park lies along the Vansda Waghai highway, and the forest extending further into southwards.
It is a deciduous forest where bamboo, teak, mango, sisam, humb, amla, shimlo, and other trees make up the beautiful landscape. In monsoon, heavy rain falls on south Gujarat that helps grow plenty of trees, creating small streams crisscrossing the reserve. Other tourist attractions near Vansda National Park include the Mahal forest, Gira falls, botanical gardens, and hot water springs. Kilad nature education campsite is the place where you can explore and learn about the forest. It also organizes evening campfires.
Vansda National park has a variant flora and fauna, preserving more than 110 tree species, 199 herbs, 63 kinds of climbers, and 25 species of grass. Altogether, more than 400 species can be found here which include some beautiful and rare orchids. Wild creatures that are found in this park include antelopes, porcupines, leopard, wild boar, jungle cats, hyenas, and reptiles include krait, cobra, Russell’s viper, and python. 121 spider species also inhabit this park that include giant wood spider. Bird species include hornbill, woodpecker, paradise flycatcher, pea fowls, sunbird, and so on. Vansda offers a delightful experience to the bird lovers.
In monsoon, this region witnesses a heavy rainfall and due to flood situation the park stays close from June to the month of October. The ideal time for visiting this national park is the period between October and February. In October, tourists will enjoy the greenery in the surroundings and also find small water bodies within the park. Stay alert of snakes in the trees and of course on the ground while trekking along the forest trails.
The land of Gujarat is appealing to the tourists in many ways. To its north-west, there is a desert region of Kutch. As you approach south and as the Western Ghats begin, you explore rainforests. Vansda National park is one such forest, a protected region, rich in flora and fauna, a place worth your visit.
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