Balaram Ambaji Widelife Sanctuary, Wildlife refuge in Banaskantha, Gujarat, India.
The sanctuary spans 542 square kilometers of dry deciduous forests in the Aravalli range, featuring numerous water bodies and grasslands near Mount Abu.
The Gujarat government established this protected area in 1989 to prevent the southward expansion of the Thar Desert and maintain ecological balance.
The sanctuary derives its name from two temples, Balaram and Ambaji, which stand at opposite corners of the conservation zone.
Visitors can reach the sanctuary through Ahmedabad airport or take buses from Palanpur and Ambaji towns, with October to May offering optimal visiting conditions.
The sanctuary contains 483 plant species, including 219 herbs and multiple medicinal plants like Kadaya, which produces therapeutic gum.
Location: Gujarat
Inception: 1989
GPS coordinates: 24.35612,72.64275
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:08
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