Gujarat has many beautiful forests and wildlife destinations that bring you closer to nature. Taking a break from your busy life, you can enjoy spotting wildlife and breathing in the fresh air, surrounded by greenery. Now, get excited because you have another location to explore. South Gujarat has launched its first jungle safari in the Kevdi forest area of Mandvi taluka. Scroll down for the details!
South Gujarat Gets Its First Jungle Safari
South Gujarat now has a jungle safari, giving you an amazing place to explore wildlife. Here, you can spot deer, nilgai (blue bulls), leopards and flying squirrels. If you’re a birdwatcher, you definitely have to visit, as the forest is home to hundreds of bird species. The safari takes visitors on a five-km forest trail connecting the Kevdi Eco Tourism site to Raja no Taka. With this new initiative, the authorities aim to develop Kevdi into a major wildlife tourism and eco-tourism destination.
At this jungle safari, the Surat Forest Department has introduced diesel-powered vehicles. But things will change soon. In the future, the jungle safari will have electric vehicles (EVs). With this, the authorities plan to reduce noise and exhaust emissions and minimise disturbance to the animals. According to DeshGujarat, Dhiraj Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Surat Division, said the department wants to make the safari more environmentally friendly.
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What Are The Timings & Prices?
Here, you can enjoy a jungle safari for about two hours, and each vehicle can comfortably accommodate eight people. There are three slots available: 9 AM to 11 AM, 10 AM to 12 PM, and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
From Monday to Friday, the ticket price for this jungle safari is ₹3,400 per vehicle. However, the prices are different on weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays, visitors will have to pay ₹4,000 per vehicle.
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FAQs
What is the price of jungle safari in South Gujarat?
For Mondays to Fridays, the price is ₹3,400 per vehicle and ₹4,000 per vehicle on weekends.
What are the timings of jungle safari in South Gujarat?
The timings of jungle safari in South Gujarat are 9 AM to 11 AM, 10 AM to 12 PM, and 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Where is jungle safari opened in South Gujarat?
In South Gujarat, the jungle safari opened in Kevdi forest.
