Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary Rajkot |
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The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot was set up in the year 1988 by the Government, post its acquisition in the year 1975 by them. The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot was granted the status of a 'reserve' forest in the year of 1983. Prior to the year 1975, the Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot served as the shooting reserve that belonged to the former princely state of Wankaner also known as Central Saurashtra.Marked with fringes of hillocks around the bordering periphery of the arid shrubby plain land distinct with wild grass is the Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary got the status of ‘Reserve Forest’ in the year 1983 before which it served as a shooting reserve that belonged to the former princely state of Wankaner also known as Central Saurashtra.
The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajkot is renowned for housing an entire troop of mammoth antelopes, regarded as the Indian Blue Bulls, popularly addressed by the name 'Nilgai', which is its rough translation in the regional dialect. These mesmerizing creatures truly reflect the artistic grace and vivid adeptness with which the Almighty has created us all. The males belonging to this species are emblazoned in a pitch black complexion that distinctly demarcates them from their female counter-parts. Regarded as 'Boselaphus tragocamelus' in scientific terms, the Nilgai is indeed a spectacle to witness and will leave you spellbound at the hands of its ecstatic splendor. The natural spread of the sanctuary is known and renowned for housing an entire troop of mammoth antelopes. These vivacious antelopes roaming around in flocks or solitarily hiding in the wooded landscape are gorgeous creatures known for their slender body and thick coat of short fur. Galloping around the terrain with their delightful jumps and leaps, the antelopes add in zest and verve in the ambience. The watershed that is adjunct to the river Machcchu is periodically washed out by a couple of streams reckoned as 'Vaghrigalo Vonklo' and 'Pat a gala vonklo'. The Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary at Rajkot also possesses a Watch-Tower erected on an unfertile land that presents a panoramic view of the entire sanctuary to the eager visitants. Accessibility to the Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary of Rajkot is also perfectly planned by virtue of the Tar Road that is situated at a distance of approximately 5 to 10 kilometers from the fringe of the sanctuary. Other animals like wolf, jackal, hyena, common fox, and blue bull are fellow residents of this sanctuary along with more than 130 species of birds flocking in this region. Partridge, Common peafowl, ring dove, large gray babbler, purple sunbird, yellow throated sparrow are indigenous varieties of birds inhabiting this area.Drive around the wooded vicinity during the months of winter to enjoy the haven to the fullest. On a leisurely tour around the area you will come across the regal bluebull staring at you with wonder and inquisitiveness. The exquisiteness of the area is the galore of nature with herds of these antelopes grazing around and little ones in the group being mothered. |
Location info: |
Address:Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary ,Rajkot,Gujarat,India |
District: Rajkot |
Nearest City: Rajkot |
Best time to visit: October to March |
Climate/Weather: |
summer with temperature soaring up to 45 'C and proper care should be taken to avoid and kind of sickness. The winter in turn are quiet pleasant with average temperature dipping up to 12 'C |
History: |
Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1988 so as to protect the natural vegetation and the wildlife of the area. The sanctuary is about 47kms from Rajkot and covers around 1501hectares area of land. The place is quite woody and hilly, which makes it an adventurous place. The sanctuary is located near the river of Machchhu, which is drained by two streams i.e. Pat a gala vanklo and Vaghrigalo vonklo. The sanctuary also has a watch tower, which offers a better view of the entire sanctuary. |
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Wankaner: Wankaner located 50 km north of Rajkot was the capital of the former princely state of Wankaner till Indian Independence. In Gujarati "Wanka" means bend and "Ner" means water stream, thus the place derives its name from its geographical location as it is located on the bend of the Machchhu river. The place is an archaeology classroom in itself with palaces and bungalows. Most of the palaces around here have been converted into heritage hotels. The place even has a step well, which was the last one to be built in Gujarat.
Matel: Chotila Hill: One can easily reach Chotila within one and a half hours from Ahmedabad by the national highway passing through the entire State of Gujarat. As soon as you reach Chotila, you will find a number of shops that sell prasads of Mataji, various types of Gujarati souvenirs like thick bangles with engraving, CDS and DVDS of Chamunda Mataji, and many toys for all ages of children. There are thousands of such shops located at the base of the Chotila hill. You can start your climb from the base after walking some distance. There are stone steps up to the top of the hill. Good tree cover and railings cover the entire walkway providing comfort to all the pilgrims. This destination is most visited during the Navaratri festival. |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Sidhpur, 7km at railway station |
Nearest Airport:Rajkot airport at 35 Km |
Road Transport:The closest bus station is at Wankaner, which is at a distance of 15kms from the sanctuary. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
Kaba Gandhi No Delo: Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader, Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi's father, in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name of the house has been derived form Gandhiji's father's name. Actually the words Kaba Gandhi No Delo literally means 'Kaba Gandhi's residence'.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Gujarat has been built following the old and traditional styles of building houses and monuments.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is a masterpiece and an excellent work of art.Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot, which was Mahatma Gandhi's ancestral home, is now a permanent exhibition. The exhibition displays and houses the Gandhi Smriti. Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Rajkot is situated on Ghee Kanta Road at Rajkot. Rajkot was the formerly and initially the capital of the princely state of Saurastra, which is in Gujarat.
Watson Museum: Rotary Midtown Doll’s Museum: Aji Dam Garden: Ishwariya Temple: Jubilee Garden: Swaminarayan Temple: The central figure of The Swaminarayan Temple at Rajkot in Gujarat in India is the Lord Swaminarayan. The idol set in the temple is a white idol of Lord Swaminarayan, beautifully clad in gorgeous cloth. The Swaminarayan temple follows some philosophical guidelines as set by the BAPS. They try to understand the five basic eternal units which comprises of Jiva, Ishwar, Maya, Brahman and Parabrahman. |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
Tirupati Petroleums:Kalawad Road,Rajkot,ph:0281 2455585
Jaynath Petroleum:Jawahar Road,Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2227741 Hpcl Petrol Pump:Jawahar Road,Rajkot,Gujarat,India |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Hotel Aditya:Opposite Rajashri Talkies,Bhupendra Road, Rajkot,Gujarat,India,ph:0281 2220003
Hotel Samrat Internaitonal:37, KaranPara,Prahlad Plot,Rajkot,Gujarat,india,ph:0281 2222269 Hotel Silver Palace:Dr Yagnik Rd,Jagnath Plot,Rajkot,Gujarat,India,ph:0281 2480005 |
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Police Station:100 |
Nearest Hospital: Civil Hospital:Rajkot,Gujarat,India Om Babycare Hosiptal:Babulal Shah Marg,Nr. Jayhind Press,Rajkot,Gujarat,India,Ph:0281 2432727 HJ Doshi Hospital:Rajkot,Gujarat,India,ph:0281 2360531 |
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Link:www.mapsofindia.com |
Chotila Chamunda Temple |
Chamunda - Chamunda mata or Rann-chandi ( warrior goddess ) is the goddess of power and another form of Durga.Her illusion is twinlike as she is also called Chandi-Chamunda. The fierce mother goddess has big eyes dressed in red and green adorned with garlands of flowers and in front of her is vehicle the Lion.Her temple is very famous in Gujrat on the moutain named Chotila.Two Demons named 'Chanda' and 'Munda' did great penance for many years to please Lord Brahma. When Brahma was pleased he apeared in front of them and the demons asked for being very strong warriors and that they would rule the world and take over heaven. Lord Brahma was merciful so he granted the wish.....more |
Kaba Gandhi No Delo |
Kaba Gandhi No Delo Rajkot is the place where the Great Indian Leader Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his stay in Rajkot in the early years of his life. Mahatma Gandhi father in the name of Karamchand Gandhi was also known as Kaba Gandhi. The name of the house has been derived form Gandhiji's father s name. In Gujarati the words Kaba Gandhi No Delo literally means Kaba Gandhi residence.How the residence got its name has an interesting reason behind it. Mahatma Gandhi father Karamchand Gandhi was popularly known as Kaba Gandhi. This is the reason why the house was named Kaba Gandhi No Delo, which mean s Kaba Gandhi residence. It is Gandhiji ancestral home and has now been renovated into a museum, which is called Gandhi Smriti and is a permanent exhibition place. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday. Kaba Gandhi No Delo is where India Father of the Nation grew up. You can easily locate the house in the old city of Ghee Kanta Road in Rajkot, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Gujarat....more |
Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum |
The Rotary Midtown Dolls Museum situated in the heart of Rajkot endeavors to showcase the manifestation of the cultural heritage and tradition through the medium of dolls. Spread over 9000 sq. ft., the Rajkot Dolls Museum began its journey on 24 July, 2004, and boasts of an awesome collection of dolls from about 93 countries across the world bearing the flag of their respective countries.The Rotary Dolls Museum of Rajkot allows both the adults and the children alike to enjoy over 1400 dolls that have ethnic values or are representative of the culture and tradition of the place of their origin. With love, concern and care for the communities, each of the dolls are marked in detail with their specialty and what it tries to manifest. This prompt the viewers and motivates them with more curiosity about the culture of various places and regions....more |
Hingolgadh Nature Education Sanctuary |
Located in Jasdan Taluka of Rajkot District Hingolgadh Sanctuary is a green oasis in the dry plateau of Saurashtra. The Sanctuary is just 180 kms. away from Ahmedabad. Extending over a forest area of 654.07 ha the sanctuary represents dry deciduous scrub forests where the trees of Acacia Senegal Gorad, Mytenus emarginata Vikalo Acacia nilotica Commiphora wightii Gugal etc. dominate the landscape. The area is hilly, rugged and undulating.The landscape presents a magnificent mosaic of grasslands and scrub forests. The sanctuary gets full of life during rainy season with beautiful shades of green colour all around and the area buzzing with lifChinkarae and various life forms.....more
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Aji Dam Garden |
Aji Dam Garden Rajkot is a major Tourist Attraction in Rajkot. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot is a beautiful garden beside the Aji Dam. The garden is situated downstream and looks beautiful with lovely flower plants trees and different types of floras. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has amusement parks and zoos. There are food courts and children parks. In the amusement parks both the adults and the children can have a nice time. The Aji Dam Garden in Rajkot is a spot which is visited by people of all ages.Aji Dam Garden is maintained by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. In the amusement park of the Aji Dam Garden people can spend a nice time trying out the rides and eating snacks at the food courts. The Aji Dam Garden at Rajkot in Gujarat in India also has a bird aviary, zoo and crocodile park. This garden is situated at a distance of eight kilometers from the city, on the outskirts which gives the visitors an opportunity to move around in serene tranquility. During the winter season the Aji Dam Garden, Rajkot looks more beautiful as the trees and the flowers are in full bloom.....more
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