About Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located near Jambughoda town in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, about 70 km from Vadodara. Established in 1990 and covering approximately 130 sq km, it lies at the foothills of the Vindhya ranges. The sanctuary is known for its teak and bamboo forests, diverse wildlife including leopards, sloth bears and wild boars, and seasonal water bodies that support birdlife and nature-based tourism.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a dry deciduous forest landscape with teak, bamboo and mahua trees, undulating terrain at the edge of the Vindhya foothills, and two large water reservoirs - Kada and Targol - inside the sanctuary. Wildlife sightings may include leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, jackal, hyena and various deer species, along with diverse birdlife. Visitors can explore forest trails, viewpoints, and eco-campsites, with opportunities for nature walks, wildlife viewing and photography in a relatively quiet, less-crowded sanctuary setting.
Key highlights
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130.38 sq km dry deciduous forest at the foothills of the Vindhya ranges
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Habitat for leopard, sloth bear, wild boar, jackal, hyena and four-horned antelope
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Kada and Targol reservoirs inside the sanctuary attracting birds and wildlife
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Teak and bamboo forests with seasonal streams and undulating terrain
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Eco-tourism campsite and forest rest houses managed by Gujarat Forest Department
History of Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary
Notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary in May 1990 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, the area was formerly part of the princely state of Jambughoda. The forests were historically maintained as a princely hunting reserve before being brought under the Gujarat Forest Department for conservation.
Culture & Context
The sanctuary landscape is associated with tribal communities such as Rathwa and Nayaka who inhabit villages around Jambughoda. The nearby Jambughoda Palace, former residence of the princely rulers, reflects the cultural heritage of the region.
Route
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