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DHANGDHARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

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DHANGDHARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY This sanctuary, situated on the Indo-Pakistan border on the Little Rann-of-Kutch, sprawls over an area of 4840 sq km and is the only home of the Asiatic Wild Ass, a highly endangered species with a scanty population of only 250 at present. Other major wildlife found in the sanctuary includes Chinkara, Black Buck, Jackal, Wolf and Desert Cat. In the winter, the sanctuary is crowded with thousands of Flamingos. Accessibility : Dhangdhara is135kms from Ahmedabad on the Ahmedabad – Gandhidham rail route. Accommodation : There is no accommodation inside or outside the Park. Only day visit to the Park is recommended. Season : October to February.