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Vansda National Park
Vansda National Park is a national park in India, established in 1979, covering 24 km² (9 sq mi). It is the #92 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 24 km²
- Established
- 1979
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ISK · 83 km
Nearest airports to Vansda National Park
- 1 ISK83 kmstraight line
- 2 STV86 kmstraight line
- 3 SAG150 kmstraight line
More about Vansda National Park
Vansda National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 24 km² (2,399 ha) — about 11.9 times the size of Monaco, making it the #92 largest national park in India (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1979, 47 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Vansda National Park
The closest airport is Nashik International Airport (ISK), about 83 km away — around 1 h 47 min by car; alternatively Surat International Airport (STV, 86 km). Other national parks within reach include Sanjay Gandhi National Park (104 km²), Blackbuck National Park (34 km²), Gir National Park (1,410 km²) and Gugamal National Park — easy to combine on one trip.
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