Gaga Wild Life Sanctuary
Declared as a wildlife sanctuary in November 1988, Gaga is one of the few places where a number of important birds are found. A large number of migratory birds like pelicans, spot-billed ducks, flamingoes, demoiselle cranes and common cranes visit this sanctuary during winter. It supports rare and endangered species like Houbara Bustard, Indian Wolf etc. There are 12 species of mammals, eight species of reptiles and 88 species of birds. Invertebrates like butterflies, moths, honeybee, wasps, spiders and termites are also present in the sanctuary. In this Sanctuary you will find many important migratory birds like pelicans, spot-billed ducks, flamongoes, demoiselle cranes and common cranes during the winter. More than that you will find rare and endangered spices like Houbara Bustard, Indian Wolf. There are 12 species of mammals, eight species of reptiles and 88 spices of birds. Invertebrates like butterflies, moths, honeybees, wasps, spiders and termites are also present in the sanctuary. Gaga wildlife sanctuary situated in Bhatia Taluka, Jamnagar District in 332.87 hectare. Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary comprises grasslands intermixed with saline scrubs. Prosopis chilensis, kerdo, gorad, piloo etc.
Important animals- wolf, jackal, mongoose, jungle cat, bluebull etc. Important birds- Great Indian Bustards, larks, partridges, sand grouses, flamingoes etc.
Location Sanctuary area
Bhatia taluka, Jamnagar district 332.87 ha.
Gaga Wild Life Sanctuary
Flora
Gaga Wild Life SanctuarySanctuary comprises grasslands intermixed with saline scrubs. Prosopis chilensis, kerdo, gorad, piloo etc.
Important animals- wolf, jackal, mongoose, jungle cat, bluebull etc. Important birds- Great Indian Bustards, larks, partridges, sand grouses, flamingoes etc.
Tourist Guide
Reach by air
The Nearest airport is Jamnagar (100 kms).
Ahmedabad (450 kms.) approximately
Reach by bus
The Nearest bus station is Bhatia (20 kms).
Reach by train
The Nearest Railway station is:
20 kms.
Best time to visit
October to March
Nearest places to visit
Dwarka temple- 150 kms.
Nageshwar temple, Rukmani temple, Gopi talav (near Dwarka)- 150 kms.
Bet Dwarka (the mythological kingdom of Lord Krishna)- 30 kms. from Dwarka
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Marine National Park
Narara- 60 kms. from Jamnagar (by road)
Accomodation
Good hotels in Jamnagar and Dwarka