Padam Dungri Eco Tourism — Attraction in Gujarat

Padamdungari consists of cosy cottages replete with facilities like interpretation centres, fully equipped kitchens, dining spaces, and amphitheatres etc. The campsite also includes activities like bonfire, tubing, boating, rafting, rowing, wildlife viewing and maachans etc. It is In addition to that, there are several places nearby that you can visit, that include Chand-surya, Unai Hot Springs, Ghusmaai temples, timber workshop, Waghai botanical gardens, Vansda National Park and Shabri Dham etc. Padamdungari is a campsite located at about 30 kms from Vyara town, and 8 km from Unai village. It is situated amongst the Sahyadri ranges, by the river Ambika. Treks, trails, winding up and down the hillocks, sunset activity, observation towers, relaxing woodlands, and medicinal groves are proposed attractions when you visit Padamdungari. The scenic site has deep, dense, multi-storeyed forests, genetic diversity, rocky, undulating, & enriched landscapes. The fauna consists of big cats, lesser canines, herbivores, birds, reptiles, aquatic animals.

Background: The campsite consists of Tourist huts, a Reception cum interpretation centre, other Facilities / utilities, nature trails, good approach roads and capacity buildings for local people. A visit to nearby religious places like Chand-surya, Unai Hot Springs & Ghusmaai temples, Waghai botanical gardens, timber workshop, Vansda National Park & Shabri Dham is also possible. Activities like tubing, rafting, floating etc. on river Ambika can also be planned.

Facilities: Orientation Centre 2 AC & 8 Non AC Cottages Tented Accomodations with separate bathing & toilet facilities Separate Kitchen & Dining places Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre Separate area for Campfire Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing A small rescue centre for injured wildlife animals

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, don’t 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 well as used.

The park lies close to National Highway 8 and is bisected by the Waghai-Vansda State Highway. The nearest town is Waghai, 4 km away. It is 28 km from Ahwa, 40 km from Billimora, and 60 km from Saputara. The area is easiest explored with a private vehicle, but public transport is available, though less convenient. There are buses from Surat, Billimora, and Valsad to Vansda village, and from there you can hire a jeep to the park for about Rs 50/- per person. There are no taxi operations close to Vansda, but you can also get a cab from Surat, Bilimora or Valsad. By ST bus, Ahwa, the district headquarters and on a plateau from which begins the ascenscion from Waghai to Saputara, is often the most convenient place to arrive...

Padamdungari is a campsite located at about 30 kms from Vyara town, and 8 km from Unai village. It is situated amongst the Sahyadri ranges, by the river Ambika. Treks, trails, winding up and down the hillocks, sunset activity, observation towers, relaxing woodlands, and medicinal groves are proposed attractions when you visit Padamdungari. The scenic site has deep, dense, multi-storeyed forests, genetic diversity, rocky, undulating, & enriched landscapes. The fauna consists of big cats, lesser canines, herbivores, birds, reptiles, aquatic animals. Background: The campsite consists of Tourist huts, a Reception cum interpretation centre, other Facilities / utilities, nature trails, good approach roads and capacity buildings for local people. A visit to nearby religious places like Chand-surya, Unai Hot Springs & Ghusmaai temples, Waghai botanical gardens, timber workshop, Vansda National Park & Shabri Dham is also possible. Activities like tubing, rafting, floating etc. on river Ambika can also be planned. Facilities: Orientation Centre 2 AC & 8 Non AC Cottages Tented Accomodations with separate bathing & toilet facilities Separate Kitchen & Dining places Beautifully, Well-Designed Amphitheatre Separate area for Campfire Machaans for landscape & wildlife viewing A small rescue centre for injured wildlife animals 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, don’t 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...

Best place for one day picnic with family and friends. You can also stay over here. AC and Non AC rooms are available at very reasonable rates. Food facility is very nice. Restaurant is there where you can find delicious food including Gujarati Thali. Large parking space for cars and buses. Archery park, bowling are too enjoying. There is Arogya Van where you will see many herbal plants and fruit trees. There is cactus house and orchid house which has many varieties of plants. River is just alongside the tourism spot. Steps are there to approach to the bank of river. In monsoon the beauty touches the sky. Awesome!! Entry fee is ₹50 per person. There are lots of greenery and tall trees. Sun rays coming to the ground from the sky through the trees creates lovely scenery. Photography lovers would love this place too much. Many visitors bring food from home and have lunch below the thick shadows of tall trees. Outside food, plastic bags and plastic water bottles are not permitted inside the tourism spot. You must carry mosquito repellent cream or mosquito agarbatti if you wish to sit or sleep here because there are many mosquitos due to thick greenery. There is Gusmai Mata temple just 5km away from this place, which is very beautiful. Plan your visit and you will enjoy. Children will enjoy here a lot. The place is maintained very well. The staff is very...