Wildlife tour of Gujarat will bring you close to the diverse and colorful flora and fauna of the state. Out of several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Gujarat, Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is the most popular. The sanctuary is located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat and is famed for its population of Sloth Bears.
The Jessore hills of Aravali ranges cut across the fringes of the sanctuary, from which it derives its name. The area was officially declared a sanctuary in May 1978. It is a transition zone between the desert ecosystem and the dry deciduous forest ecosystem.
Sloth Bears, unlike other species of bears, move in groups. Other than these, the next most important animal found at Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Gujarat is the Leopard. There are a number of other animals too that thrive in these forests including Rhesus Macaque, Indian Porcupine, Indian Civet Cat, Striped Hyena, Wild Boar, Fox, Jackal, Blue Bull, Hare and Langur.
You will also come across the reptilian kingdom during your tour to Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat that boasts of snakes, tortoises and lizards. The avifauna comprise Cuckoos, Spurfowls, Barbets, Flycatchers, Woodpeckers, Tree Pies, Shrikes, Storks, Spoonbills, Egrets, Cranes and a plenty of Raptors.
A must visit for all wildlife lovers and adventure seekers, Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is best visited in post monsoon months and winters. Getting to the sanctuary is not difficult as it is easily accessible by a good network of transport. The nearest bus station is at Palanpur, which is located at a distance of 28 km. So make sure to include it in your next travel to Gujarat, India.
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