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Dhrangadhra National Park of Kutch

About Dhrangadhra National Park of Kutch
In the Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert), lies the Little Runn of Kutch in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. It is the last refuge of Indian Wild Ass or Khur. To protect these wild species, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary was established in 1972 that covers an area of 4954 sq. km. It is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in India. During the monsoon season, the area of Little Runn of Kutch gets flooded for almost a month. The area, despite being a desert area, is rich in terms of biodiversity. The ecologically of this park provides a suitable habitat for different local and migrating water and land-birds. Besides Khur, Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary also has chinkara, Indian wolf, desert fox, nilgai, blackbucks, and striped hyena.

Location of Dhrangadhra 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).

Dhrangadhra National Park Climate
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?
The best period to visit is from December to June; sanctuary closed from July to November.

How to Reach Dhrangadhra National Park
The wildlife sanctuary is 209km(129 miles) from the city of Ahmedabad. Dhrangadhrais the closest town (22km; 14 miles). Visitors need to drive to the park.

Facilities at 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 Dhrangadhra,

Wildlife in Dhrangadhra 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.
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    Location of Bandhavgarh National Park
    Located on the Vindhyan hill range, the altitude of Bandhavgarh National Park varies from between 44 to 81 meter above sea level. The nearest airport is in Khajuraho, which is 240 km away (4-hour drive). Umaria is the nearest railway station located 48 km away.
    Bandhavgarh National Park Climate
    Winter nights are freezing (2°C; 36°F), summer unpleasantly hot (maximum 42°C; 108°F
    When to go?
    February to May is favourable; park remains closed from beginning July to end October).
    How to Reach Bandhavgarh National Park
    Private bus and car hire available from Umaria (32km; 20 miles), Amarpatan (80km; 50 miles), Shahdol (97km; 60 miles) and Rewa (105km; 65 miles), as well as from Khajoraho and Satna.
    Facilities at Park
    Accommodation provided by the MPSTDC (Wriite Tiger Forest Lodge) and many private lodges at Tala (Bandhavgarh Jungle Camp - former Maharaja of Rewa's palace - and Tiger Trails). Visitors may enter park in their own vehicles (petrol only as diesel banned here); alternatively hire a taxi at Tala (park entry point). Park open from dawn to dusk. At entry gate, trained guides with interpretive skills can lead visitors through the park.
    Booking for Bandhavgarh National Park
    Prior booking essential; write to: The Manager, White Tiger Forest Lodge, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation: Umaria. Shahdol District, Madhya Pradesh; dr Tourist Officer, Head Office, MPSTDC, 4th Floor Gangotri,T T Nagar,Bhopal.
    Conservation History
    Long before India got its independence, Bandhavgarh Fort was the ruling seat of the kings of Rewa. In 1617 AD, the rulers of Rewa deserted the fort and moved to a new location of Rewa town. After independence, the forest of Bandhavgarh started degrading due to negligence from the government. Maharaja Martand Singh of Rewa, after seeing the slow destruction of the forest, proposed that the forest area should be protected and conserved. In 1968, an area of 105 sq. km was declared as national park and was increased to 438 sq. km later in 1982. In 1993, Bandhavgarh National Park became a part of Project Tiger.
    Archeology
    Mythologically the fort was built by Lord Rama for his brother Laxman, during Ramayan period. There are a number of man made caves (35) in Bandhavgarh with inscriptions and carvings, which date back between about 129-168 A.D. Statues of various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, which were carved out of single rocks are found in the fort. "Sheshshaiya" the statue of lord Vishnu in reclining pose is the biggest of all and attracts every tourist. These statues date back to 10-11th Century A.D.
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