India, Nov. 12 -- South Gujarat now has its first jungle safari. The Surat Forest Department has opened a five-km forest trail in Kevdi for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Located in Mandvi taluka, Kevdi Forest is well known for its birding opportunities.

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Kevdi Forest safari: Timings, price and booking

The two-hour safari follows a natural forest route linking the Kevdi Eco Tourism site to Raja no Taka. Visitors can hope to spot deer, nilgai, leopards and the rare flying squirrel, along with a wide variety of birds. Shaded stretches, dense vegetation and birdsong are part of the allure of a safari here. The safari trips are run in ...