Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary spans 192 square kilometers of terrain with hills, forests, and grasslands, reaching elevations from 79 to 617 meters above sea level.

The area served as a private reserve for Porbandar and Jamnagar regions until 1979 when the government established it as an official wildlife sanctuary.

The sanctuary supports 750 Maldhari families living in 68 traditional settlements, maintaining their ancestral lifestyle within the protected environment.

Visitors can reach the sanctuary through Porbandar's transportation network, which includes regular bus services, train connections, and a domestic airport.

The sanctuary contains the highest plant diversity in Gujarat with 650 species, functioning as a natural barrier against coastal salt infiltration.

Location: Porbandar district

Inception: 1979

GPS coordinates: 21.85100,69.69900

Latest update: May 23, 2025 23:47