Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Porbandar is one of the premier destinations to visit on your wildlife tour in Gujarat. Located 15 kilometers from the city of Porbandar, facing the Arabian Sea, the forests of Barda Wildlife Sanctuary were once under the ex-princely state of Ranavav which is now bifurcated into Porbandar and Jamnagar. This is one of the reasons why Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is also popular as Rana Barda and Jam Barda.
The sanctuary is spread in an area of 192.31 square km. It was declared as a Sanctuary in the year 1979. The terrain of rolling hills, meandering rivers and streams enclose the Barda Sanctuary, Porbandar and exploring the whispering woods, wild animals and picturesque scenery of the place is truly a thrilling experience.
A part of the sanctuary comprises agricultural fields and wastelands as well. The forests are a treasure as they are home to a number of plants that have great medicinal value. Two most prominent rivers flowing through the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary include Bileshvary and Joghri rivers. Khambala and Fodara are the two dams of the sanctuary.
Some of the wild animals that you can get to see during your tour to Barda Sanctuary, Porbandar include Ratel, Chameleon, Crocodile, Leopard, Spotted Eagle, Crested Hawk Eagle, Wolf and different species of venomous snakes. The forest was once home to the famed Asiatic Lion and different species of Deers like Chinkara, Sambar and Spotted Deer.
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