Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve, Wetland conservation reserve in Kutch district, Gujarat, India.
The protected area spans 80 square kilometers at the edge of Banni grasslands and salt flats of the Rann of Kutch region.
The Gujarat State Forest Department established the wetland as a Protected Forest in 2008 following recommendations from local conservation groups.
The name originates from local Kutchi language where Chari indicates salty terrain and Dhand refers to shallow wetlands.
Visitors can access the reserve through Bhuj, located 79 kilometers away, with daily visiting hours from sunrise to sunset.
The seasonal desert wetland hosts over 200,000 birds, including Dalmatian Pelicans, Oriental Darters, and Black-necked Storks during monsoon periods.
Inception: 2008
GPS coordinates: 23.56272,69.41300
Latest update: May 7, 2025 12:15
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