Forest trails & canopy walk
Padmadungari, and the nearby Anjan eco-area, sits in the forest belt around Vansda on the edge of the Dangs — a popular eco-tourism and nature-education destination. Set in lush deciduous forest, it offers nature trails, a children’s nature-education park, a treetop walk and canopy walkway, watchtowers, and rich birdlife and butterflies, an accessible introduction to the biodiversity of the southern Gujarat forests.
Run with an emphasis on conservation and learning, and close to Vansda National Park and the Dangs’ woodlands, it is a favourite for families, students and nature lovers seeking trails and forest air without venturing too deep into the wild.
The forest, made welcoming. It is a ticketed eco-tourism site, great for families, where a half-day buys you shaded paths, a canopy walk high among the trees, and the constant calls of forest birds.
Lush deciduous forest of the Vansda-Dang belt, the setting for Padmadungari’s eco-trails.
Forest department land turned nature classroom
The southern forests near Vansda National Park — trails and canopy walks made accessible to all.
Lush deciduous forest spreads across the Vansda-Dang belt, the green heart of southern Gujarat.
Developed as a site for trails and nature education, welcoming families and students alike.
A canopy walkway lifts visitors into the treetops for a different view of the forest.
Close to Vansda National Park, it opens a window onto the southern forests.
Reasons to make the time
Eco-tourism
Forest trails wind through deciduous woodland on the edge of the Dangs.
Treetop walk
A canopy walkway carries you high among the branches.
Birdlife
Rich birdlife and butterflies fill the forest air.
Nature park
A children's nature-education park makes it ideal for young visitors.
Conservation
Run with a focus on conservation, learning and forest care.
Family-friendly
Accessible nature for families, without venturing deep into the wild.
What to look for inside
THE TRAILSPadmadungari
Forest paths through lush deciduous woodland.
THE CANOPYTreetop walk
A canopy walkway high above the woods.
THE RIVERForest streams
Quiet water threading through the Dang forest.
THE HILLSSouthern forests
Wooded ridges rolling toward Saputara and the Dangs.
BIRDLIFEBirds & butterflies
Rich forest wildlife along every trail.
THE VIEWWatchtowers
Open views across the canopy from forest towers.
How to spend an hour or two
Walk the trails
Follow shaded nature trails through the deciduous forest, an easy introduction to the Dangs' biodiversity.
Try the treetop walk
Climb onto the canopy walkway and look out across the forest from among the branches.
Spot the birds
Watch for the rich birdlife and butterflies that fill the forest air.
Visit the nature park
Explore the children's nature-education park, built to make the forest welcoming for families.
Learn conservation
Read the displays on forest care and conservation that anchor the site's mission.
Enjoy the forest
Simply breathe the forest air, sit by a watchtower and let the trails and birdsong slow you down.
Padmadungari — the southern forest, made welcoming with trails and a canopy walk.
An eco-forest experience
Padmadungari and the Anjan eco-area, in the Vansda-Dang forest belt, are accessible eco-tourism and nature-education sites — with trails, a children’s nature park, a treetop canopy walk, watchtowers and rich birdlife, near Vansda National Park.
The southern forest, made welcoming. Rather than a built monument, the experience here is the woodland itself: deciduous trees, forest streams and the constant calls of birds, threaded by paths and a walkway that let everyone into the canopy.
For everything else the district holds, see our the Dangs travel guide.
Eco-tourism & nature trails
A treetop canopy walk
Rich birdlife & butterflies
Near Vansda National Park
When to go
Cool and pleasant — the ideal season. Comfortable all day for unhurried forest walks.
Green and atmospheric. The forest is at its lushest and the streams run full.
Warm, but cooler than the plains thanks to the forest cover. Walk in the morning.
⏰ The Dangs are loveliest in and just after the monsoon; the Dang Durbar tribal festival falls around Holi.
Timings & entry
- Open daytime hours
- Ticketed entry
- Great for families
- Allow a half-day
- A modest entry ticket
- Treetop walk may be extra
- Great for families
- Wear walking shoes
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport is the nearest major gateway, roughly 120 km away, with onward taxis toward Vansda and the Dangs.
By Rail
The Bilimora-Waghai narrow-gauge line and nearby stations bring you close to the forest belt.
By Road
Drive in via Saputara or Ahwa; the site sits among the woodlands near Vansda, well served by forest roads.
At Anjan & Padmadungari
FOREST & CANOPY
Eco-trails of the south — woodland, water and the treetop walk.
What to shoot
The forest trails winding through deciduous woodland and dappled light.
Detail
The canopy walk and watchtowers, looking out across the treetops.
Wildlife
Birds and butterflies — patient framing rewards you along every path.
Best light
Morning, when mist hangs in the trees and the forest is at its quietest.
Know before you go
More to see close by
VIEWPOINTSunset Point
Sweeping golden views over the Ghats
WATERFALLGira & Girmal
Gujarat’s mightiest cascades, in full monsoon roar
Anjan Kund Shrine
A sacred forest pool by the falls
SACRED LAKEPampa Sarovar
A holy pond of Ramayana legend
WILDLIFEPurna Sanctuary
Dense forest of leopards & birds
Hatkeshwar Mahadev
A hill Shiva shrine above Saputara
Where to eat near Anjan & Padmadungari
THALIGujarati Thali
Hearty meals on the plains route toward Vansda and Bilimora.
FARSANDhokla & farsan
Steamed Gujarati snacks to carry along the forest trails.
STREETSaputara stalls
Roasted corn, snacks and chai at the hill-station stalls nearby.
Tribal Dangi fare
Nagli rotla, bamboo shoots and forest produce define the local tribal kitchen.
Anjan & Padmadungari FAQ
What is Anjan & Padmadungari?
Padmadungari, and the nearby Anjan eco-area, in the forest belt around Vansda on the edge of the Dangs, is a popular eco-tourism and nature-education destination. Set in lush deciduous forest, it offers nature trails, a children's nature-education park, a treetop walk and canopy walkway, watchtowers, and rich birdlife and butterflies, an accessible introduction to the biodiversity of the southern Gujarat forests.
Where is it?
In the Vansda-Dang belt, in the forest around Vansda on the edge of the Dangs in southern Gujarat.
Is there an entry fee?
Yes — a modest entry ticket applies, and the treetop walk may cost a little extra.
When should I visit?
Monsoon for greenery, winter for cool days, and around Holi for the Dang Durbar tribal festival.
What's nearby?
Saputara, the waterfalls, Vansda National Park and the wider Dangs' forests.
How long does it take?
About half a day is enough for the trails, the canopy walk and the nature park.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026