Sunday, 21 February 2016

Explore Jessore Sloth Bear in Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary With Gujarat Tours And Travels



In the Banaskantha district, Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary is located, 45 kms. from Palanpur. Declared as Wildlife Sanctuary and this 180.66 sq.km, in May 1978. Forest tract of Jessore hill and adjoining areas is endowed with several exceptional and scarce species of flora and fauna. The forests of the sanctuary play an important role in conservation for depleting Aravali ecosystem. This area acts as a buffer and separates the desert ecosystem from the dry deciduous form of ecosystem. The tree clad terrain helps in arresting the process of desertification and advancement of Thar Desert.



In the folds of Aravali hills, this sanctuary is situated. Jessore hill is the second highest peak in Gujarat. The endangered Sloth Bear is finding here and that’s why it is known for. The other important faunal species are leopards, Rhesus macaque, Indian civet fox, cat, striped, porcupine, hyena, wild boar etc.

 
The multistoried forest provides a suitable habitat for variety of birds ranging from water birds to land birds. As per the IUCN classification many rare and endangered species of natural world are also found in this sanctuary. The reptiles include snakes, tortoises and lizards of various types. Beyond Muni ji ki kutia, the rarest Indian Python is observed.


 The best time to visit the Sanctuary is post-monsoon to winter. The nearest railway stations are Palanpur; 45 kms. And Iqbalgadh; 8 kms. Ahmedabad (178 kms) is the nearest airport.

How to get there

By road: Ambaji is in Danta Taluka of Banaskantha district, near the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. There is one kilometer walk from the bus station to the temple, under a covered walkway. Including Mount Abu, direct buses are available from many places, 45 km away, Palanpur, 65 km away, Ahmedabad, and Idar. 

By air: Nearest airport is Ahmedabad. For more information: Gujarat tours and travels.

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