excursions, Saputara and Dangs have a variety of options to offer. The Mahal Eco Campsite is bestowed with rivers and bamboo glides, with excellent walking and trekking options. It is located on Tourism the banks of the Purna river, in the middle of the and is a part of the Dang Forest Division North. For an eco-tourist wanting to enjoy birds of moist deciduous forest mixed with bamboo, this is the best place

to visit. Dang Tribal Dance Zarwani Eco Campsite is situated in the Narmada frequent visits ponds, lakes the base when exploring these district. It is situated inside the and riversides in Gujarat cities. bird trails. Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Peacocks, jackals, saras cranes, lays great which is home to a gamut of flora woodland birds and many more emphasis on environmental and fauna. The wildlife attraction flock gardens, parks and across conservation to enhance the includes leopards, wild sloth bears, places. The best time to visit tourists understanding and hyena, various species of deers Gujarat is in the mild winter months appreciation of nature. Right from Eco-tourism and wild dogs. from October to March. stargazing under the clear sky or Kevdi is a well-stocked forest Bird Watchers Trail hiking up Satpura ranges, Gujarat eco-tourism site situated on the in Gujarat packs a big punch for just one route connecting Jambughoda Gujarat is a veritable paradise state. All these attractions, easy Sanctuary and Ratanmahal for bird watchers, as it hosts connectivity to the state by air, rail Sanctuary. It is situated at the bank thousands of bird species. It is co-tourism is responsible Eco Sites of Gujarat for tourists to witness nature right and road makes Gujarat a much of a river with rich biodiversity. strategically located between two travel to natural areas outside their windows. Sasan Gir, sought after tourist destination Eco-tourism is slowly and gradually Sloth bear, panther, hyena, giant traditional bird migration routes, that conserves the Jambughoda, Jessore, Polo Forest, amongst nature lovers and E becoming a thriving industry in flying squirrel is often sighted at one from central and north Asia environment and sustains Saputara and Dasada are the adventure seekers. The Gujarat Gujarat. Camping is the favourite the site. The main attraction of the to east Africa and another from the well-being of local people. known eco-tourism sites in Gujarat government is also working on activity of tourists who visit Gujarat. campsite is the flying squirrel which the middle-east and Europe to With diverse ecosystems such as that will take one through the a new tourism policy to attract A tour to the eco-campsite of can be spotted in the evening. peninsular . This makes the more holiday-makers with a focus deserts, dry forests, grasslands as Gujarat is all about discovering refreshing journey. state an ideal meeting ground Experience the Wild! on developing eco-tourism spots, well as rich moist deciduous forest, peace quotient, living happily Botanical Garden where birds of many feathers especially wildlife. marine ecosystems and wetlands, and de-stressing. Most wildlife have a wide range of native and Rich variety of flora and fauna flock together. One can make Gujarat is established as an eco- national parks and sanctuaries exotic plant samples from which makes Gujarat home to 40 species and as http://www.gujarattourism.com tourism destination for nature provide nature-friendly overnight you can learn to identify plants, of mammals and 425 species of lovers. Eco-tourism destinations accommodation, making it easy learn how they are used for food birds, a treat for nature lovers. The present in Gujarat include 4 and medicine, and how much we unique climatic conditions and national parks and 22 sanctuaries. depend on them. There is a nature geographic location has made From coast to white desert, Gujarat education trail which leads you to the state suitable as the habitat of is highly diversified in nature with and from Park. rare wildlife species. , wild ass, black buck, four-horned some of the famous eco-tourism A visit to the Dangs artist village antelope and the great Indian destinations. The largest abode will leave you mesmerised by the bustard are some of the rare of the Asiatic lions in the country, local artifacts and Saputara Tribal species preserved by the various is situated 43 kms museum will introduce you to the wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat. from Somnath. There are multiple lifestyle, costumes, heritage and Wildlife in Gujarat is not restricted spots in Gujarat that allows one ecology of the tribal Dangs. For the to national parks and sanctuaries to witness the gifts of nature with ones who prefer eco-tourism and Saputara Tribal Museum minimum interference. as resident and migratory birds

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