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[Photo Story] Aamra Van at Dharampur, Valsad, Gujarat

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June 18, 2017

Photo walk of newly opened Aamra Van in Nana Pondha (Balchondhi) town of Dharampur, Valsad. Aamravan is developed by Forest Department of Valsad, Gujarat.

Due to hectic schedule, I don’t know if or when I will get time to write a detailed post of the Aamra Van. Enjoy some scenic photos of the place below. If you’ve any question about this place, please leave a comment.


Main Entrance GateMain Entrance Gate - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 15

 

The garden was made open to public on 30-07-2016 by then Gujarat CM, Anandi ben Patel. Inauguration Details - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 4

 

View after entranceView at Entrance - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 2

 

Even though the bamboos are made of concrete, they look a lot like real bamboos.Concrete Bamboos - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 1

 

Detailed internal map of Amra Van. The garden was developed by Forest Department.Internal Map of Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 3

 

Nice dustbins. Aamra Van surprisingly neat and clean when I visited.Dustbin at Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 8

 

Monsoon clouds staring at the gardenBridge at Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 7

 

Paved walkway to navigate around Aamra VanPaved Walkway - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 6

 

Semi section of one the many sections in the park. The sections follow a specific theme. I can be seen at the right edge of the photo. 😀Huge Campus - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 5

 

Bridge over the artificial pond. Due to monsoon, the water is turned into all dusty brown.Crossing the Bridge - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 14

 

Information board at one of the sections. They call the section as “Van”. (Forest in English)Information Board - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 10

 

 

The park is well secured with 360 degree fencing. Will be interesting to see for how many years (or months?) forest department is able to maintain the fencing..Well Fenced Garden - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 9

 

Some ants..Ant Shot - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 11

 

And the leaf said, “I Quit” 🙂Falling Leaves - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 12

 

Most photos by my brother, Kunj Dodiya.

 

 

Photos by Kunj Dodiya - Aamra Van at Nana Pondha Dharampur Valsad Gujarat 13

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5 Comments
  1. Reply

    Hitesh

    September 1, 2019

    Loved to watch and read your photo stories…great work, keep it up.

    • Reply

      Darpan Dodiya

      September 1, 2019

      Thanks Hitesh bhai

  2. Reply

    Darpan Dodiya

    November 5, 2018

    Check out this new post for list of all: Dharampur Waterfalls

  3. Reply

    Susmeet tailor

    May 20, 2018

    No incharge present

    • Reply

      Darpan Dodiya

      May 31, 2018

      Yeah, the usual story.

      Sadly, most of the government projects die because of non-maintenance. 🙁

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