Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary One of the largest wetland bird sanctuary of Gujarat, this Nalsarovar bird sanctuary is a lake that have over 360 islets. Located near Sanand Village, this Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is hailed as the best places to enjoy bird watching. The region was declared a The region was declared a sanctuary in 1969, and a Ramsar site since 2012.
Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary This 121-sq-km sanctuary, 60km southwest of Ahmedabad, protects Nalsarovar Lake, iron-flat plains and wetlands. This is the largest wetland Nalsarovar sanctuary in the state and one of the biggest in the country as well.https://wildstreakofnature.com/gu/nalsarovar-bird-sanctuary/
There is an interpretation centre here which offers details on birds and the habitat, especially flamingos, pelicans, egrets, herons, ducks, cormorants and cranes. Nalsarovar is a proposed Ramsar Convention site, which is a list of wetlands of international importance.
There are 200 species of birds in the lake which is a safe shelter for migratory birds from Europe, Central Asia, Serbia and many other countries. Greater and lesser flamingoes, pelicans, ducks & geese, rails, coots, cranes, cormorants, herons, egrets, storks, ibises, spoonbills, teals, sarus cranes, moorhens and waders can be spotted in the sanctuary. The best time to visit Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is from November to April. You can also spot herds of wild ass, mongoose, jungle cat, Indian fox, jackal, wolf and hyena here.
How to get there
By Road: Gujarat has one of the better developed road networks in India. Ahmedabad is well connected with all major cities and towns by road.State and private buses are a great option to travel between smaller towns in the state.
By Train: Viramgam is the closest railway station with frequent trains within the state.
By Air: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad connects all major cities in India and key cities abroad to the state.
