Dhanpuri - Eco Tourism (Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary) — Attraction in Gujarat

Dhanpari Eco Campsite

Dhanpari is a well-stocked forest ecotourism site situated inside the Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, inside the Panchmahal District of Central Gujarat. The campsite is surrounded by this magnificent forest which is home to a variety of flora an fauna. The plant species include teak, bamboo & other plant species. He leopard is the top predator here and other animal species include the sloth bears, blue bulls, jackals, wild boars, four horned antelopes and a variety of reptiles. The area has two water reservoirs, one at Kada and the other at Targol. The campsite is near the Kada Dam and its a beautiful site to visit with a picturesque location and it also has a forest rest house. Other sightseeing options are the Jund Hanuman Temple which is 10 kms away from the campsite and also the Targol reservoir.

Facilities:

Orientation Centre3 Deluxe Cottages & 10 Normal Cottages with attached bath & toilet facilitiesTented Accommodations with separate bathing & toilet facilitiesSeparate Kitchen & Dining placesVeg and Non-Veg available with the help of ETC (Eco Tourism Committee)The campsite has a beautiful Walking Nature TrailSeparate area for CampfireMachaans for landscape & wildlife viewingFully developed campsite managed by ETC

Tips: Being a responsible nature lover is our way of showing reverence to Mother Earth, a few tips for you to remember -

Make sure to visit the orientation centre first before you start exploring the campsite as that would give a good picture of what you are about to experience during your stay.Most of these Eco Campsites use electricity which is generated by using solar energy, hence please use it responsibly.No smoking whatsoever (cigarette butts cause many forest fires.)No flash or intrusive photography (for example, dont pluck leaves to clear a better view; reposition the camera instead.)Do not carry any music system or sound making device along with you and remember to keep them switched off if you are driving around.Picking plants or insects is prohibited in any area; do not remove anything from the parks or sanctuaries.Do Not indulge in any quick or sudden movements to scare off wildlife.Do not try going too close to the animals.No pets should accompany you.No littering. Trash is only to be disposed of in proper receptacles.No hunting devices or other weapons should be carried, as...

This site is for nature lovers, there are few good sites around these rest houses you can roam arroud and stay back here, if you have your own vehicle. Monsoon may the best season here.

You can directly book your room from forest office/Gujarat tourism, Raopura, Vadodara or available rooms can be booked on site. 500/- for Non-AC and 1500/- for AC rooms, both room sizes are same. Each room has Double bed, 2 person allowed, 100/- extra for 1 more person. All rooms have attached toilet with hot water facilities. Enough cleaned.

There is a little shop that has some ready-made snacks and ice-cream, apart from a fully equipped gujarati kitchen that provides food on 120/- per dish. Though the food materials are good, the food is of bad taste or lacks the taste. In my opinion you shall not waste your money on the food provided by them. You shall drive about 2-3 kilometers towards Jambughoda town there are few good restaurants, Yash Restaurant on highway, is a good one I tried and had good and tasty food.

Except food, this rest houses are safe, comfortable and relishing for...

Dhanpuri Eco Tourism is a well-stocked forest ecotourism site situated inside the Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, inside the Panchmahal District of Central Gujarat. The campsite is surrounded by a magnificent forest which is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including teak, bamboo, leopards, sloth bears, blue bulls, jackals, wild boars, four-horned antelopes, and a variety of reptiles. The area also has two water reservoirs, one at Kada and the other at Targol.

The campsite offers a variety of accommodation options, including deluxe cottages, normal cottages, and tented accommodations. There is also a separate kitchen and dining area, where vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is available. The campsite has a beautiful walking nature trail, a separate area for campfire, and machans for wildlife viewing.

Dhanpuri Eco Tourism is a great place to experience the natural beauty of Gujarat and learn about the wildlife of the Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary. It is also a popular destination for bird watching, as the area is home to over 200...