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Gaga Wild Life Sanctuary
About the Sanctuary
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Declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1988, Gaga is one of the few places where a number of important birds are found. A large number of migratory birds like pelicans, spot-billed ducks, flamingoes, demoiselle cranes and common cranes visit this sanctuary during winter. It supports rare and endangered species like Houbara Bustard, Indian Wolf etc. There are 12 species of mammals, eight species of reptiles and 88 species of birds. Invertebrates like butterflies, moths, honeybee, wasps, spiders and termites are also present in the sanctuary.
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Location
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Sanctuary area
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Bhatia taluka, Jamnagar district
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332.87 ha.
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Flora
Sanctuary comprises grasslands intermixed with saline scrubs. Prosopis chilensis, kerdo, gorad, piloo etc.
Important animals- wolf, jackal, mongoose, jungle cat, bluebull etc. Important birds- Great Indian Bustards, larks, partridges, sand grouses, flamingoes etc.
Contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests
Jamnagar. Gujarat.
Phone: (O) 0288 2679357
Tourist Guide
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Reach by air
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The Nearest airport is Jamnagar (100 kms).
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Ahmedabad (450 kms.) approximately
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Reach by bus
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The Nearest bus station is Bhatia (20 kms).
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Reach by train
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The Nearest Railway station is:
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Best time to visit
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Nearest places to visit
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Dwarka temple- 150 kms.
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Nageshwar temple, Rukmani temple, Gopi talav (near Dwarka)- 150 kms.
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Bet Dwarka (the mythological kingdom of Lord Krishna)- 30 kms. from Dwarka
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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
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Marine National Park
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Narara- 60 kms. from Jamnagar (by road)
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Accomodation
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Good hotels in Jamnagar and Dwarka
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