A comprehensive list of all eco tourism campsites of Gujarat. Previously in this series, I’ve prepared list of
Continuing the series, I will list all eco campsites of Gujarat in this article, with photos and adequate information.
Padamdungari Campsite //Campsite near the Dangs
Note: I’ve not been to all the campsites personally. I tried best to gather and provide details as accurately as possible. If you find something wrong here, contact me or drop a comment down.
Update (23-02-2016): Yesterday, I received an email from Deepak I Mehta, Vadodara. Mr. Mehta has visited most of the campsites listed down. He has provided missing details of many campsites. Updating this article to add them. A huge thank you:)
What Is Eco Tourism & Campsites
Eco tourism is defined as: “Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.”
Most of the campsites have some common characteristics:
- They are far from concrete jungles. In fact, most of them are located deep inside actual jungles. 🙂
- River nearby
- Basic Accommodation – Tent and Dormitory
- Basic Food
- Less crowded
- Peaceful atmosphere. Relaxed ambience. Noise free life.
The eco campsites and nature education sites in Gujarat are generally maintained by EDC – Eco-tourism Development Committee.
The List
Click on each campsites title name for quick summary, location, driving directions, booking information, booking contact numbers and photos.
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I’ve created a custom map of all the listed campsites. View It.
Surrounded by Purna Wild Life Sanctuary, Mahal Campsite has excellent walking and trekking options. Recently, (February 2016), an event named Dang Bird Festival has been organized at this campsite.
Location: Mahal Village, Purna Wild Life Sanctuary, Ahwa, Dang
Booking Information / Contact Details:
+91 94271 74037, +91 94297 00265
[email protected]
02631-220203
[email protected]
More Info & Photos: Mahal Campsite
Padamdungri is campsite located on the banks of Ambika river, 10 km from Unai and 30 km from Vyara town. Developed and maintained by Eco Tourism Development Committee (EDC), Padam Dungari stands amongst forests of Sahyadri mountain range. Padamdungari is one of the 4 eco tourism sites in the Dang area.
Location: Near Unai, Vyara, Surat
Booking Contact:
Padamdungari Contact Number: 02630-290796
Mobiles: 97278 78583 (Always try this)
Range Forest Unai Office: 02630-236244
More Info & Photos: Padamgunri Eco Tourism
Clarification needed for Kevdi.
There are two campsites in Gujarat having same name, ‘Kevdi’. One is in near Vadodara and another is near Surat. Refer to this map for more clarification. Information below is for Kevdi Eco Campsite near Vadodara.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Road connecting Jambughoda Sanctuary and Ratanmahal Sanctuary, SH62, in Vadodara
Route: Vadodara – Dabhoi – Bodeli – Tejgadh – Zoz – Kevdi & back (Approx.distance from Vadodara 132 kms)
Booking Contact:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Chhota Udepur Division
Chhota Udepur
Phone (02669) 232032 / 232303
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person at the Campsite: Mr.Jethabhai Parmar 09879393733
More Info & Photos: Kevdi Campsite & Eco Tourism Vadodara
Located among dense jungle and ancient temples, Polo Forest Campsite is a good destination to chill out from Ahmedabad. The site is located on the banks of Vanaj river, near Harnav dam site.
Location: Polo Forest, Vijayanagar, Idar
Booking Contact:
Himmatnagar Forest Department
Contact Number 1: 02772243090
Contact Number 2: 02772247279
More Info & Photos: Polo Forest Idar
Zarvani Campsite is situated inside the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to a gamut of flora & fauna. It’s near Narmada campsite. Other sightseeing areas nearby include the Zarwani waterfalls, the Shoolpaneshwar Temple, the Gheer Khadi.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Thawadia checkpost, Narmada dam site, Rajpipla
Route: Vadodara – Dabhoi – Rajpipla – Village Gora – Zarwani (Distance approx.110 kms)
Booking Contact:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Narmada Forest Division
Near Vadia Jakat Naka,
Rajpipla – 393145
Phone (02640) 220013 / 220343
Email – [email protected]
More Info & Photos: Zarvani Campsite in Shoolpaneshar Rajpipla
Kilad eco campsite is nature education center cum ecotourism site contained in Vansda National Park. The campsite is 2 km off Vansda – Waghai state highway, on the banks of Ambika river.
Along with the tag of campsite, Kilad also holds tag of nature education center.
Location: Kilad, On Way to Saputara, Vansda Waghai Road, Near Waghai, Navsari
Booking Contact:
Range Forest Office Vansda: 02630 230057
Forest Officer Mr. Garasia: +91 9428022415
Forest Ranger Mr. Joshi: +91 9426855593
Mr Harishbhai: +91 8758650555
Mr Madhubhai: +91 94277782712
More Info & Photos: Kilad Nature Education Campsite
Devinamal Campsite is an Eco-tourism site located 5 km off from the Dang district headquarter, Ahwa. Placed amidst the dense jungles of the Dangs, Devinamal has emerged as fresh Eco-tourism center after Kilad and Mahal.
![[Photos] [Monsoon] Devinamal Eco Tourism Campsite Dang, Gujarat in Monsoon](https://darpan.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Photos-Monsoon-Devinamal-Eco-Tourism-Campsite-Dang-Gujarat-in-Monsoon-1.jpg)
Location: Devinamal, Near Ahwa, Dang
Booking Contact:
02631 – 220246
02631 – 220343
More Info & Photos: Devinamal Campsite, Ahwa
This campsite is situated at the foot of the hills Malsamot. Located inside Dediapada Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajpipla.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Malsamot, Dediapada Sanctuary, Rajpipla
Route: Vadodara – Dabhoi – Rajpipla – Dediapada – Juna Mosda – Sagai Malsamot (Distance approx.152 kms)
Booking Contact:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Narmada Forest Division
Near Vadia Jakat Naka,
Rajpipla – 393145
Phone (02640) 220013 / 220343
Email – [email protected]
More Info & Photos: Sagai Malsamot Hill Campsite in Rajpipla
This irrigation reservoir and wetland located 10 kms from Dabhoi & 20 kms from the Jambughoda village, is the water source for 25 nearby villages, and a popular birdwatching site.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Vadhvana, Dabhoi, Vadodara
Booking Contact:
Chief Conservator of Forest
Vadodara Division
Kothi Building, Behind Raopura Police Station
Raopura, Vadodara – 390001
Phone (0265) 2425136
More Info & Photos: Vadhvana Wetland Campsite – Dabhoi (Vadodara)
The site is surrounded by several forest areas, namely, Karjan forest area, Dediyapada forest area and Dang forest area, and fertile agricultural plains and river valleys.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Rajpipla-Netrang road, Rajpipla
Route: Vadodara – Dabhoi – Rajpipla – Netrang Road – Vishal Khadi (Distance approx.98 kms)
Booking Contact:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Narmada Forest Division
Near Vadia Jakat Naka,
Rajpipla – 393145
Phone (02640) 220013 / 220343
Email – [email protected]
More Info & Photos: Dediyapada Campsite in Vishal Khadi
Situated amidst Satpura hills on the banks of the River Karjan, Junaraj was old capital of Rajpipla state. Eco cottages have been built in Junaraj village.
Location: Junaraj, near Karjan Dam, Rajpipla
Route: Vadodara – Dabhoi – Rajpipla – Sulpaneshwar Sanctuary – Junaraj
Booking Contact:
Deputy Conservator of Forest
Narmada Forest Division
Near Vadia Jakat Naka,
Rajpipla – 393145
Phone (02640) 220013 / 220343
Email – [email protected]
More Info & Photos: Junaraj Village Eco Cottage Rajpipla
Kanjeta is a fully developed campsite situated inside the Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary in the Dahod district of Central Gujarat.
The main attraction is the sloth bear. This is the only campsite in central Gujarat area.
Image: Gujarat Tourism
Location: Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Dahod, Central Gujarat
Route:
Vadodara – Halol – Pavagadh – Devgadh Baria – Village Dhanpur – Kanjeta
Booking Contact:
Chief Conservator of Forest
Vadodara Division
Kothi Building, Behind Raopura Police Station
Raopura, Vadodara – 390001
Phone (0265) 2425136
Contact Person at the Campsite: Mr.Bharatbhai Puar 09099130360 / 09712445812
More Info & Photos: Ratanmahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary Campsite
There’s another campsite near Kanjeta. Udal Mahuda – No information available but very near to Kanjeta (maximum for about 6 to 7 kms).
Source: Ketan I Mehta
This campsite is located near Kakrapar. Not to be confused with the one of Vadodara.
Image: Chetan Modi
Location: Kevdi, Neat Jetpur Mandvi, Surat
Booking Contact:
Accommodation: 09726391982
Food: 09099360694
More Info & Photos: Jetpur Kevdi (Mandvi, Surat) Eco Tourism
Shivrajpur is on the way to Dhanpuri from Vadodara. View exact location at: https://goo.gl/maps/jYXzsKzWooG2
Location: Bhat, On Pavagadh – Bodeli road, near Shivrajpur
Booking Contact:
Chief Conservator of Forest
Vadodara Division
Kothi Building, Behind Raopura Police Station
Raopura, Vadodara – 390001
Phone (0265) 2425136
More Info & Photos: Bhat Eco Campsite near Shivrajpur Vadodara
Source: Ketan I Mehta
Targol campsite is clubbed into Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary. View exact location at: https://goo.gl/maps/sVqjNEEGfXK2
Location: Targol, In Jambughoda Sanctuary, Vadodara
Route:
Route–1 Vadodara – Halol – Pavagadh – Jambughoda.
On the way, just 5 kms away before you reach Zand Hanuman (Jambughoda), there is a diversion for Targol Eco Campsite for another 09 kms from this diversion.
Route-2 Vadodara – Waghodia – Totarmana – Ratanpur – Sagadra – Acchali & back.
Booking Contact:
Chief Conservator of Forest
Vadodara Division
Kothi Building, Behind Raopura Police Station
Raopura, Vadodara – 390001
Phone (0265) 2425136
Contact Person at the Campsite: Mr.Mahendra Baria 09979761250
More Info & Photos: Targol Eco Campsite in Jambughoda Gujarat
Source: Ketan I Mehta
Whoo!
This is the most comprehensive list I have prepared till the date! It took a lot of efforts to put all campsites together.
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