Barda Wildlife Sanctuary

Gujarat & Diu


Wild, remote, very little visited and with minimal facilities, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is a hilly, forested area with stone-built villages, good hiking and rare wildlife, including lions, hyenas and blackbuck. It's about 20km from Porbandar. Hotels in Porbandar can arrange taxis to the sanctuary.


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