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Dhrangadhra Wildlife Sanctuary
Location of Dhrangadhra National Park :In the Little Rannof Kutch in Gujarat, west coast of India. Acce
ssible 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 Dhrangadhra 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 Dhrangadhra National Park : The best period to visit is from December to June; sanctuary closed from July to November.
Getting to 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 Dhrangadhra 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 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.
Permits and Reservations for Dhrangadhra National Park : For accommodation, contact: The Sanctuary Superintende!]t, Dhrangadhra District, Surendranagar, Gujarat State; or Desert Courser, Camp Zainabad (near Dashada), Ahmedabad-382751.
