Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at Panchamahals district in Gujarat. It is about 71km away from the cosmopolitan city of Vadodara (earlier known as Baroda). Prior to independence, the forest area was a part of the princely state of Jambughoda.

Notification: Wildlife Sanctuary: 1990

Flora
Vegetation type: teak forest and bamboo forest Trees: sadad, sag, shisham, khair, timru, dudhalo, bamboos, dhav, bor, bili, etc.

Fauna
Leopard, sloth bear, panther, four-horned antelopes, blue bull, barking deer, porcupine, crocodiles, python, etc.

Avian Fauna
Jungle fowl, parrot, owl, hawk, common myna, bulbul, etc,

Getting there
The nearest bus terminal and railway station are located at Shivrajpur. Another closest bus station to Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Bodeli in Vadodara, about 12km away. The closest airports are in Vadodara (90km) and Ahmedabad (180km). From Vadodara, the tourists can approach Jambughoda sanctuary via Daboi, Bodeli or through Halol, Pavagadh.

Tourist Information
The visitors to the sanctuary can find quality accommodation at the forest rest houses at Targol Dam and at Kada. Camping facilities are also available at Kada.
The landscape of Jambughoda sanctuary offers excellent opportunities for camping, trekking and hiking. It is advised to carry mosquito repellents if one plans to stay or camp overnight in the sanctuary. Pavagadh (pilgrim centre), Kalika temple, Targol dam, Kada Dam, Sukhi Dam, Jhand Hanuman temple, and Champaner (an UNESCO World Heritage site) are some of the nearby popular tourist places.

Additional Information
Location: Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Mota Raska, Zand Hanuman Road, Jambughoda, Panchmahal, Gujarat - 391761.
Area: about 130.38 sq km
Best time to visit: November to March
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