Dhanpari Eco Campsite at Jambughoda

Are you Googling places to visit these summer holidays? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Because today we are back again with another eco-campsite, Dhanpari Eco Campsite. This tranquil campsite is situated inside Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Panchmahal district of Gujarat. And this one is a must visit for those who love wildlife and watching various species of wild animals and plants. Various animals like the leopard (dipdo in Gujarati), sloth bears, blue bulls (nilgai), jackals, wild boars (junglee suvar), four-horned antelopes, various reptiles and lot many other animals can be seen here.

Where is Dhanpari Eco Campsite?

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The approximate distance between various cities and Dhanpari campsite is given below:
Ahmedabad to Dhanpari – 173 Km (3 hr 1 min)
Bharuch to Dhanpari – 128 Km (2 hr 22 min)
Navsari to Dhanpari – 218 Km (3 hr 56 min)
Surat to Dhanpari – 203 Km (3 hr 49 min)
Vadodara to Dhanpari – 76 Km (1 hr 33 min)

There are two reservoirs in this area, one at Kada and another one at Targol. Kada is a village in Visnagar, Mehsana. Whereas, Targol is a village located in Sankheda taluka of district Vadodara, Gujarat.

Facilities in Dhanpari Eco Campsite

• Orientation center – Make sure you visit the orientation center before exploring the campsite so that you do not miss out on anything. The orientation center gives a glimpse of what you are about to experience.
• 3 deluxe cottages and 10 normal cottages with attached bath and toilet facilities.
• Tents with separate bath and toilet facilities.
• Separate kitchen and dining facilities.

Things to do in Dhanpari Eco Campsite

With all the goodness of nature, you have ample of things to do in Dhanpari campsite like:

• A separate area is dedicated to campfire so you can have a good time around it. Although that seems tempting only in cool weather.
• There are machaans for landscape and wildlife viewing. Machaans are made from wood to stand or sit on so that you can enjoy wildlife from a better view.
• Photography – Please do not disturb the wildlife to get a better shot, rather adjust the angle of your shot.
• Just chill and relax – because, why not? Enjoy the peaceful and calming atmosphere before diving into daily routine life.

Places to visit nearby

Note: Distance given is the approximate distance from Dhanpari campsite to respective places.

• Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary – Dhanpari campsite itself is located in Jambughoda sanctuary so you can explore Jambughoda sanctuary as well.
• Zand Hanuman Temple – 10.5 Km (19 min) – This Hanuman temple is located in the forest of Jambughoda, Gujarat. The relaxing environment around this temple will suffice your purpose of traveling. The road to the Zand hanuman goes through wild life sanctuary and you will need your own vehicle to go because it is forest area. The entire route to the temple is scenic and you will find many hut farms and greenery.
• Hathni Mata Waterfall – 22.1 Km (34 min) – It is located in Panchmahal district, Poyali, Gujarat. Here you can find beautiful streams of water flowing down from the rocks assembling into a river. The best time to visit would be during or right after the monsoon, as the waterfall may not be active during summer. Moreover, there are no accommodation facilities here, so plan accordingly.
• Sukhi Dam Reservoir – Around 40 Km (1 hr 6 min) – It is a large artificial dam on Sukhi river near Dungarvat village in Vadodara, Gujarat. Make sure to pack snacks as you may not find much around.
• Kada Dam – 1 Km (5 min) – Kada dam is a lake in Gujarat surrounded with hills. It is a recommended place to visit after the monsoon season.
• Targol Dam – 14 km (28 min) Targol dam is also a quiet and serene lake. You can stay overnight in a forest rest house. Although much information is not available on this. You may contact the below number to know more about how to book your stay near this dam or any of the places mentioned above.
  • Gujarat Tourism Registered Office +91 79 23977200

Final words…

This summer, try to spend some time in the laps of nature to maintain your sanity to continue with the hectic schedule! Because taking a break is important to keep yourself mentally healthy. So work hard and travel harder. And last but not least, remember to be a responsible traveler by doing your ethical duties while traveling.

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Have a cool summer everyone! 🙂