Located in Narmada district in Gujarat, this sanctuary is known for its rugged terrain, tall canopy, greenery, stunning valleys and water streams.
A safe haven for many this Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary is spread across 607 sq km of area. Popular for it thick forest cover and a harbour for several animal species like Sloth bear. The Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary was first declared a protected area in 1982. An area of 150.87 sq. km was called the ‘Dumkhal Sanctuary’, specifically created for the protection of sloth bears. In the years 1987 and 1989, more land was attributed to conservation and the area of the sanctuary enlarged to 607.70 sq km. It was then renamed ‘Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary’.
leopard, rhesus macaque, common mongoose, Indian civet cat, Indian porcupine, four-horned antelope, barking deer, chital, pangolin, flying squirrel, python, snakes, lizards and tortoise.t was originally established for the protection of sloth bears. The Zarwani waterfall inside the jungle drops from a craggy rock face into a deep gorge.
The best time to visit Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary this wildlife reserve is between November and March.
