Vansda National park
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About Vansda National park
Far From City: 25 kms from city center
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About Vansda National park
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Time Required:2-3 hrs
Open Time:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:INR 20,Vehicle fee: Starts from INR 400 and increases with the size of the vehicle, Camera fee: INR 100-200,Guide fee: INR 100 for 1 hour
Prominent Flora
Mostly, moist and dry deciduous trees dot the area. Courtesy of this combination of dry and wet deciduousness, the place boasts of housing over 443 species of flowering plants. It is towered over by tall teak trees. Gigantic creepers hover around while thick bamboo thickets and wild mango groves line the area.
Towards the east of the park, there lies an expanse of Bharadi grasslands. Other species include sadad, khakhro, timru, shimlo, ambla, shisham to name a few. One can also find a variety of orchids at the Ambika River. It is indeed a delightful experience for every nature lover.
Prominent Fauna
In addition to the lush and dense foliage, the park is endowed with a great variety of wildlife species. Indian leopard, rhesus macaque, common palm civet, Hanuman langur, small Indian civet, four-horned antelope, Indian porcupine, barking deer, hyena, flying squirrel are some of them. The endangered great Indian squirrel can also be found here.
Reptiles to be spotted include 30 species of snakes and the gigantic python. The rare giant wood spider along with 121 more species of spiders can be found. Over 150 different varieties of birds are a haven for bird-watchers. Most common among them are gray hornbill, pompadour green pigeon, jungle babbler, Malabar trogon, great black woodpecker. The myriad of colorful butterflies found is a visual treat.
Best time to visit Vansda National park
The best time to visit the Vansda National Park is post-monsoon and winter months (November to February).
How to Reach Vansda National park
Vansda National Park can be reached from Surat or Waghai by hiring a taxi or booking a seat on a bus. The nearest bus stop is at Waghai at a distance of 4 km. From Saputara, it is at a distance of 53 km and is a 90-minute drive.
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Tips
1. Food is not available. Binoculars are recommended. Look out for bird droppings, and tracks as chances of spotting wild animals are rare.
2. If walking barefoot, thick socks could be worn as protection from the uneven grass.
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