Gandhinagar: Lion safari has been started in the Barada Dungar range near Porbandar, Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka district. If we talk about the Barada Dungar forest, it is a different kind of forest from the Gir and Girnar forests and is a unique experience to enjoy. On the auspicious day of Labh Panchma, ‘Barada Jungle Safari’ Phase-1 has been inaugurated by Forest and Environment Minister Mulubhai Berara at Kapuri check post of Devbhoomi Dwarka. On this occasion, Jamnagar Parliamentarian Poonamben Madam, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Porbandar MLA were present. Citizens and tourists will also get to see the ‘Asian Lion’ in Bardani Takri. At present, approximately 674 Asiatic lions are found in Gujarat and now Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Devbhoomi Dwarka district is also being established as a safe and natural colony.
The diverse habitat of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary supports 368 plant species, which include 59 tree, 83 herb, 200 insect and 26 vine species. Whereas among 368 species of plants, the proportion of plants is the highest at 54 percent. After that, there are 23 percent plants, 16 percent trees and 9 percent plants. Among the plants, Rayan is one of the most important species of Barda. This sanctuary is home to a total of 22 mammalian species, which, apart from lion, include leopard, wild cat, jackal, noliyo, jackal, lonkadi and jackal. Apart from this, the sanctuary is also home to animals like deer, saber, chittal, nilgai and wild buffalo. This sanctuary contains 269 species of birds.
Barda Jungle Safari covers the most beautiful areas of Bhanvad-Raṇāvav and Barda Wildlife Sanctuary. Through this safari, tourists will experience the rich biodiversity of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary. This safari trail passes through the Jajarman Kilganga river and gives an opportunity to admire the rich flora and fauna of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary. To get safari permit, it is mandatory for tourists to make advance booking at the ticket counter. In the future, online booking facility for this permit will also be available.
The geographical formation of Barda region, adorned with high low hills and ridges, covers an area of approximately 215 square km. Of which 192.31 square km. The area has been officially declared a wildlife sanctuary under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over Porbandar and Devbhoomi Dwarka M2 districts.
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary can be reached from cities like Porbandar, Jamjodhpur, Upleta, Jamnagar and Junagadh. Moreover, this sanctuary is 170 km from Rajkot. And Ahmedabad 430 km. It is connected to major cities like. Porbandar railway station is 40 km from this sanctuary. And Jamnagar 82 km. Is. Whereas, they are also connected by air route. Rajkot airport is 190 km from this sanctuary. Is.
Tourists can visit this sanctuary from 6 am to 4 pm. Also in winter From 16 October to February and summer. It runs from March 1 to June 15. Apart from this, Barda Jungle Safari remains closed every year from 16th June to 15th October. World famous places like Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Navlakha Temple, Modpar Fort, Jambuvan Cave, Sudama, Kirti, famous Nageshwar and Dwarkadhish Temple are located here. For more details, Porbandar Forest Department office can be contacted on 0286-2242551.
