Established in | 1976 |
Geography | Located in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, Gujarat, India; around 42 km from Bhavnagar; hugs the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat on the south; lies between two rivers and near the Gulf of Cambay sea coast |
Biome | semi-arid bio-geographical zone; unique grassland ecosystem |
All Rivers flowing through | Parvalia River, Alang River |
All Flora | Savannah-type scrubby grassland; unique grassland ecosystem with dry grasses |
All Fauna | Blackbuck, Indian wolf, 14 species of mammals, 140 species of birds (including migratory birds like flamingos, pelicans, waders, ducks, white storks, coots, sarus cranes, and painted storks), 95 species of flowering plants, reptiles (cobra, vipers, and other snakes) |
Unique Features | Only tropical grassland in India to be given the status of a national park; highest concentration of blackbuck in the world; popular birdwatching destination with a large number of migratory birds; semi-arid biome |