Day 1: Arrive Ahmedabad by Air or Rail
Arrival at Ahmedabad and warm welcome by Wildlife Gujarat’s Team and depart for hotel, check into hotel and after freshen up depart for Gandhinagar for INDRODA PARK and in the evening Visit Kankaria Lake, Dinner and night halt in Ahmedabad.
Day 2: Ahmedabad – Nalsarovar – Ahmedabad full day excursion
Early morning at 5:00 AM depart for Nal sarovar where the birds have traveled 3500 kms from its nesting ground in Central Europe to spend the winter at Nalsarovar in Nal Sarovar. Clouds upon clouds of more than 200 types of birds land in this lake having made an equally long journey to escape the harsh winter of their nesting areas. At 9:30 AM depart for Ahmedabad take breakfast and visit Gandhi Ashram, Adalaj stepwell and Sarkhej Roza and in evening return to hotel after dinner depart for local market visit at night, return to hotel and night halt in Ahmedabad.
Day 3: Ahmedabad – Lothal – Velavadar (Black buck sanctuary) by surface 155Kms
Early morning after breakfast depart for Velavadar via Lothal, which is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization. Located in Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarāt and dating from 2400 BCE. which was discovered in 1954. After lothal sightseeing depart for Velavadar. Reach velavadar by evening and night halt in Velavadar.
Day 4: Velavadar – Sasan Gir (Gir National Park) by surface 220 Kms
Early morning after breakfast depart for Velavadar park for Safari, which is a large piece of flat land with a lot of grass! Ideal for the Blackbucks and Nilgais (India's largest antelope). The Wolf is the main predator in the area. The Striped Hyena often steals a kill from the wolf. The Jackal roams about and is an opportunist. The Indian fox and the Jungle cat are also common in the area. Blackbucks are "Antelopes" found mainly in India. They are fast and are known to reach speeds of up to 80 km/hr. The male bucks are a distinctive black and white and have long twisted horns, while females are fawn coloured with no horns. After safari return to resort for lunch later depart for Sasan Gir forest. check in to resort and after freshen up visit kamleshwer dam, which is very famous for crocodile breeding farm and in return to resort. In evening bird watching in resort. Dinner and night halt in Sasan Gir.
Day 5: Sasan Gir – Jamnagar by Surface 195 Kms
Early morning after breakfast depart for Jungle safari in Sasan Gir Forest by Jeep to see the Asiatic Lion later return from the safari and after lunch depart for local sightseeing in Jungle. Visit Devalia park, some of the rare species birds which can be easily viewed here include partridges, wood peckers, sand grouse, cuckoos, bush quail, paradise flycatcher, eagles, parrots, and many more later drive to Jamnagar, which is a fascinating place for birders. Reach Jamnagar by noon. Check in to hotel and after freshen up visit Lakhota Lake in evening free time in Jamnagar and night haltin Jamnagar.
Day 6: Jamnagar – Khijadia – Marine Sanctuary – Jamnagar 25 Kms
Early morning after breakfast depart Khijadia Bird Sanctuary, which is located 10 km northeast of Jamnagar and represents the combination of seasonal freshwater shallow lake, creeks, saltpans, inter-tidal mudflats, saline land and mangrove scrub. It is also a major breeding ground of purple moorhen, little grebe, black-winged stilt, coot and pheasant-tailed Jacana and after Khijadia depart for Marine National Park of Jamnagar which is recorded as the first marine sanctuary of India. It consists of an archipelago of 42 islands, renowned for their mangroves and coral reefs. The whole forest is enriched with various marine lives. Overnight stay at Jamnagar.
Day 7: Jamnagar – Nakhatrana by surface 320 Kms
Early morning after breakfast depart for Nakhatrana(Kutch) check in to resort. freshen up and depart for Naliya Grassland, where you can see Chinkara and Spiny-tailed-Lizard, enjoy sun set and after that return to reost for Lunch and depart for Narayan Sarovar in the evening return to resort. Night halt in Nakhatrana.
Day 8: Full day excursion to Great white rann of Kutch & Banni Village
Early morning after breakfast depart for White Desert, and visit Banni Grassland, You can view Volf, Fox and A Desert Cat and depart for Banni Village for Handicrafts. In the evening return to resort free time in Resort. Night halt and Dinner in Nakhatrana.
Day 9: Nakhatrana – Dasada (Little Rann Of Kutch) by surface approx 325 Kms.
Early morning after breakfast depart for Little Rann of Kutch, this Rann (Desert) is a unique landscape that offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy nature and wildlife. There is something about the vast open land that can be both intimidating and exhilarating. Check in to Resort, Freshen up and after dinner night halt in Dasada.
Day 10: Dasada – Modhera – Patan – Ahmedabad by surface approx 147 Kms.
Early morning after breakfast depart safari in LRK for Asiatic Wild Ass, Short-eared Owls, Long-legged Buzzard, Lesser Kestrel chases a Harrier and Desert Fox, later drive to Ahmedabad via visiting Modhera Sun Temple & Patan Rani Ki Vav. Over night stay in Ahmedabad.
Day 11: Drop
Early morning after breakfast departure transfer to Airport / Railway Station for your next journey.
Day 12 : Sasangir – Bhavnagar (240 km / 5hrs)
Today, proceed to Bhavnagar. In the evening Walk in the Victoria Park here you will find many species of birds & The Pill Gardens is an important breeding area for Painted Storks and the port areas for Western Reef Egret. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Bhavnagar – Velavadar National Park (80km / 5 hrs)
Today, proceed to Velavadar National Park. On arrival visit Velavadar National Park where you can sight animals like Blackbuck, Wolf, Jackal, Jungle cat and fox. Proceed to Vadodara. Balance day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the forest guest house.
Day 14 : Velavadar - Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary – Ahmedabad (200km / 4hrs)
Today, proceed to Ahmedabad via Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary. Arrive at Nalsarovar bird sanctuary, where you can sight both the species of flamingos and many other species of birds. At night arrive at Ahmedabad. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Ahmedabad
Today, leave for your destination carrying warm and cherished thoughts of a memorable Birding and Wildlife tour of Gujarat.
