'' Velavadar is situated in the Bhal region of Saurashtra in Gujarat. It is a unique grassland ecosystem and perhaps the only tropical grasslands in India to be deemed a National Park. It is most renowned for its enchanting blackbuck population. The elegant blackbuck is endemic to India and Velavadar is one of its prime home territories.
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It has a unique grassland ecosystem and has been running a number of successful conservation programmes for species such as the blackbuck, wolf and lesser florican. The largest population of lesser floricans has been sustained here.
Attractions in Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
The Velavadar National park is known for the successful conservation of the blackbuck, wolf and the lesser Florican. Earlier, the blackbucks and the Lesser Floricans were found only in the open plains throughout the country, but now they are found only in the Velavadar National Park. The blackbuck is the most graceful and beautiful Indian animal.
Best Time to Visit Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
December to March is the best time for visiting the park.
How to Reach there
Air: The nearest airport is at Bhavnagar (65 km.).
Rail: Bhavnagar, 65 km. from Velavadar is a convenient railhead.
Road: The Nearest bus station is Vallabhipur (32 kms).