A very important part of the Gir National Park, Pania Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Chinkara (Indian Gazelle).
Popularly known as Chanchai-Pania, this sanctuary is an integral part of the famous Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. Pania Sanctuary was notified in June 1989. This patch of forest, having arid conditions in absence of any natural water source, has given way to abundant growth of grass making the area ideal for chinkara- the Indian gazelle. Although lions, leopards and all other animals that reside in Gir, frequent this sanctuary, chinkaras roam more freely in this sanctuary rather than in the much wooded areas of Gir. The area falls in Amreli district and is easily approachable from Amreli and Dhari. The moderate hills of Chanchai accord a picturesque scene to the area. Here eco-tourists find nature and wildlife in its rawest form. World famous Gir Wildlife Sanctuary forms boundary in south and east while hills of Chahchai are towering in the north-west of Gir. These provide very suitable terrain for chinkaras.
Chanchai Pania as the sanctuary is popularly called is to be found at a short distance away from Amreli. Undoubtedly a charming area appropriate for eco-tourism, this sanctuary is the safe place for many wildlife species like lion, hyena, leopard, wildcat, civet cat, spotted deer, chinkara, wild boar, four-horned antelope, pangolin and bluebull. The best time to visit Pania Wildlife Sanctuary is between October and June.
.Chanchai Pania as the sanctuary is popularly called is to be found at a short distance away from Amreli.){kind=link}