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Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary is a national park in India, established in 1992, covering 2.0 km² (1 sq mi). It is the #102 largest of India's 116 national parks. Kutch Bustard Sanctuary or Kachchh Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, also known as Lala–Parjan Sanctuary, is located near Jakhau village in Nalia Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat, India.
- Area
- 2.0 km²
- Established
- 1992
- IUCN
- IV: Habitat/Species Management Area
- Nearest airport
- BHJ · 98 km
Nearest airports to Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
- 1 BHJ98 kmstraight line
- 2 IXY142 kmstraight line
- 3 JGA157 kmstraight line
More about Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary is one of 116 national parks in India — Kutch Bustard Sanctuary or Kachchh Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, also known as Lala–Parjan Sanctuary, is located near Jakhau village in Nalia Taluka, Kutch District, Gujarat, India. It covers 2.0 km² (200 ha) — about the size of Monaco, making it the #102 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category IV: Habitat/Species Management Area — managed to protect particular habitats or species.
Visiting Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
The closest airport is Bhuj Airport (BHJ), about 98 km away — around 2 h 7 min by car; alternatively Kandla Airport (IXY, 142 km). Other national parks within reach include Marine National Park, Gulf of Kutch (163 km²), Kirthar National Park (3,087 km²), Gir National Park (1,410 km²) and Blackbuck National Park (34 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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