Sardar Sarovar Dam is a beauty in itself with so much to offer during both day and night. But a trip to the Dam can turn into the most wonderful days spent in Nature by visiting these three places rich in Flora and Fauna.

Statue of Unity in Kevadiya is becoming a global tourism hub with an array of places and activities it offers. SoU is also filled with a collection of Nature at its best. Some of the top attractions around Statue of Unity is the Jungle Safari that hosts animals from all around the world. Butterfly Garden is home of hundreds of different species of butterflies while Ekta nursery has the best of flora from around the globe. Some other unique places that surrounds the magnificent statue are the cactus garden, Dinosaur Garden, among others.

Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary harbours maximum population of sloth bears in the entire state, which is the star attraction in the wilds of Ratanmahals. The pristine beauty of forests in this small tract with rugged topography gives the feel of a hill station to wildlife enthusiasts.

For learning the habits and behaviour of the sloth bear, this sanctuary offers a unique opportunity as they are densely populated here. The sanctuary also has a large population of leopards.

The forests include dry teak forests at the foothills and mixed deciduous forests with dry bamboo brakes on the periphery. There are pure patches of timru and sadad as well. The high concentration of mahudatrees provides a favourite food for sloth bears.

Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1982, the sanctuary is made up of a mixed forest of teak, riverine forest and deciduous dry jungles that are inhabited by leopards, sloth bears, pangolins, barking deer and a number of birds and reptiles. It 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.

It is specifically created for the protection of sloth bears.

Zarwani Waterfall is situated inside the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a gamut of flora & fauna. Arrange day picnics or treks with the help of the forest department, with the forest, waterfalls and other natural beauty within easy reach. Other sightseeing areas nearby include the Zarwani waterfalls, the Shoolpaneshwar Temple, the Gheer Khadi.

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