Situated in the Navsari district of the western Indian state of Gujarat, the Vansda National Park is a well known wildlife sanctuary in India. The park is comprised of a rich and old forest that is predominantly covered by very tall teak trees, mango groves and gigantic creepers. The forest in the park is extremely dense in some parts and some parts of the forest are dark even during normal daytime. The national park was established in the year 1979 and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna species. The park was named after the Maharaja of Vansda, who was the owner of the entire area of the park. The park covers an area of 24 sq. km. and is located in the mountains of Western Ghats or Sahyadris. The park is being managed by the State Government of Gujarat and is protected as a unique area.

In spite of covering a relatively small area, the Vansda National Park is extremely rich in its flora and fauna varieties. Natural vegetation in the park is comprised of moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests covered with the plant species like Bamboos, Tall Teak Trees, Mango Groves and Gigantic Creepers. The trees in the park can reach a height of 120 ft. There are over 250 species of plant species found in the park that include several varieties of Orchids. The park receives heavy rainfall of over 2000 mm, during rainy reason and this large amount of rainfall encourages the dense plant growth, in this park. The park also displays a beautiful landscape with trees, small streams and beautiful hills and valleys. The Ambika River flows across the north eastern boundary of the Vansda Wildlife Reserve and provides habitat to many reptile species.

The Vansda National Park is quite rich in its faunal composition, with many mammal, reptile and bird species. The mammal species found in the park include a few endangered and threatened species. The most important and notable mammal fauna species include Leopard, Python, Four-Horned Antelope, Pangolin, Rusty-Spotted Cat, Jungle Cat, Civet, Mongoose, Macaque, Barking Deer, Giant Squirrel, Hyenas, etc. The park is also quite famous for being home to numerous small creatures. The park provides natural habitat to more than 60 species of butterflies and 121 species of spiders. One of the largest spiders of Gujarat, the Giant Wood Spider is found commonly in this park. Around 30 species of Snakes are found here. Apart from all these, innumerous varieties of insects, centipedes, millipedes and snails and about 11 types of frogs and toads, are found here in the Vansda National Park, as well.

The Vansda National Park provides natural habitat to numerous bird species, including both the resident and migratory types. Some of the bird species found in the park arte considered as endangered or threatened and need proper conservation. The most commonly found bird species in the park include the Great Black Woodpecker, Malabar Trogon, Shama, Emerald Dove, Grey Hornbill, Racket-Tailed Drongo, Paradise Flycatcher, Leaf birds, Thrushes, Sunbirds, Peafowls, etc. The park is also famous for the diverse tribal communities residing adjacent to it. The local tribals belong to the communities like Bhil, Gamit, Warli, Kokni, Kunbi, Dangi, etc. and all of them have their unique culture and systems.

Besides acting as a preserver and protector of the rich wildlife in the state of Gujarat, the Vansda National Park is also contributing hugely to the tourism sector of the state. The great variety of wildlife in the park and its extraordinary scenic beauty attracts several tourists from different parts of the world. The tourists visit the park on a regular basis and spend a quality time on the lap of nature. Some of the other important tourist destinations adjacent to the park include the Gira Water Falls, the Botanical Garden, Waghai; the Bio-diversity Conservation Centre at Botanical Garden; the Mahal Forest (Purna Game Sanctuary); the Saputara Hill station, the Hot-Water Spring at Unail; the VANIL Udyog and Wood Workshop at Waghai, etc.