Wild Ass Sanctuary

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Wild Ass Sanctuary is located northern part of Gujarat state, in the area known as the Little Rann of Kutch, on Mayurnagar Halwad Road, Dhrangadhra, Gujarat 363310. northern part of Gujarat state, in the area known as the Little Rann of Kutch. Edit

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Wild Ass Sanctuary is home to the last of the Indian wild ass, is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. It is spread over almost 5,000 sq. km. The sanctuary was set up in 1973 to protect the endangered wild ass. Wild Ass creatures look like a cross between a donkey and a horse. They’re slightly bigger than a donkey, and are fast and strong like a horse. They can run an average of 50 kilometers an hour over long distances! Many other kinds of wildlife at the sanctuary, such as wolves, desert foxes, jackals, antelopes, and snakes. It’s close to wetlands, so there are plenty of birds as well. There are two main gates to the sanctuary Dhrangadhra and Bajana.

Wild Ass Sanctuary

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Monday to Friday : Rs. 250 Saturdays and Sundays : Rs. 250 + 25 %

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Monday to Friday : $20 Saturdays and Sundays : $20 + 25 %

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Guide Required : Yes Edit

Approximate cost: Rs. 50 to 100

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are available here from railway station and airport of Bhuj.

Bus : Gujarat State transport and private buses available form Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.

Train : Kutch does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Bhuj, at a distance of 70 kms from Kutch. Kutch Express (Daily) and Sayaji Nagri Express (Daily) from Mumbai via Surat, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham to Bhuj. Ala Hazrat Express(Daily) from Delhi via Jaipur, Ajmer and Palanpur to Bhuj.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Bhuj, which is around 70 km from Kutch has the nearest airport and is connected directly connected with cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai. From here tourists need to either take a bus or taxi to reach town of Kutch district.

Others : There are also private jeeps for hire at these places.