Dhangadhra
Wildlife Sanctuary
India travel plus.com Explorer : a brief introduction to the Park
Location of Dhangadhra National Park :
In the Little Rannof Kutch in Gujarat, west coast of India. Accessible
from the railhead at the settlement of Dhangadhg which has connections
to Ahmedabad and Rajkot via Surendranagar. Rajkot is the major town (140kl1);
87 miles).
Climate of Dhangadhra National Park: Southwest monsoon rains from the Arabian Sea strike the Rann from May to September, flooding the entire wilderness zone. Summer maximum is 40'C (104'F); winter minimum is 8'C (46'F).
When to go Dhangadhra National Park : The best period to visit is from December to June; sanctuary closed from July to November.
Getting to Dhangadhra National Park :The wildlife sanctuary is 209km(129 miles) from the city of Ahmedabad. Dhangadhrais the closest town (22km; 14 miles). Visitors need to drive to the park.
Facilities at Dhangadhra National Park : Limited accommodation is available outside the park, wi1h canteen facilities. Private facilities at Desert Courser (Camp Zainabad). Jeeps are necessary in the park; vehicle hire or transport arrangements can be made with the Forest Department at Dhangadhra,
Wildlife in Dhangadhra National Park : Asiatic Wild Ass, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Chinkara. Visitors may catch rare glimpses of fox and Indian Wolf. Driving in an open jeep acroSs the desert landscape isa mesmerizing experience.
Permits and Reservations for Dhangadhra National Park : For accommodation, contact: The Sanctuary Superintende!]t, Dhangadhra District, Surendranagar, Gujarat State; or Desert Courser, Camp Zainabad (near Dashada), Ahmedabad-382751.
Climate of Dhangadhra National Park: Southwest monsoon rains from the Arabian Sea strike the Rann from May to September, flooding the entire wilderness zone. Summer maximum is 40'C (104'F); winter minimum is 8'C (46'F).
When to go Dhangadhra National Park : The best period to visit is from December to June; sanctuary closed from July to November.
Getting to Dhangadhra National Park :The wildlife sanctuary is 209km(129 miles) from the city of Ahmedabad. Dhangadhrais the closest town (22km; 14 miles). Visitors need to drive to the park.
Facilities at Dhangadhra National Park : Limited accommodation is available outside the park, wi1h canteen facilities. Private facilities at Desert Courser (Camp Zainabad). Jeeps are necessary in the park; vehicle hire or transport arrangements can be made with the Forest Department at Dhangadhra,
Wildlife in Dhangadhra National Park : Asiatic Wild Ass, Blue Bull, Blackbuck, Chinkara. Visitors may catch rare glimpses of fox and Indian Wolf. Driving in an open jeep acroSs the desert landscape isa mesmerizing experience.
Permits and Reservations for Dhangadhra National Park : For accommodation, contact: The Sanctuary Superintende!]t, Dhangadhra District, Surendranagar, Gujarat State; or Desert Courser, Camp Zainabad (near Dashada), Ahmedabad-382751.
