Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary

The sanctuary derives its name “Shoolpaneshwar” from a historic temple of Lord Shiva, which once existed in this region on the banks of river Narmada. The temple is now submerged due to the Sardar Sarovar Reservoir.

The sanctuary was first created in 1982 over an area of 150.87 sq. km. As “Dumkhal Sanctuary”- an important home for sloth bears. Subsequently, in 1987 and 1989, the area of the sanctuary was enlarged to 607.70sq. Km. and it was renamed as “Shoolpaneshwar Sanctuary”.

The sanctuary is a home for 32 species of mammals, several species of reptiles, 198 species of birds and countless insects.

Address : Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Narmada Forest Division, Rajpipla, Gujarat.