West India Wildlife Tour

Gujarat is an absolute treat for the nature lovers as its rich variety of flora and fauna makes home to 402 species of animals and 45 species of birds. The jungles of Gujarat are home to a sizeable population of extinct species namely Sloth Bear, Asiatic Lions, Greater Flamingo, Blackbuck, Indian Wild Ass, Indian Bustard, to name a few. Gujarat is significantly famous for its wildlife icon of Lions that are found in the Gir reserve.

Wildlife tours to Gujarat are every naturalist dream. One can experience the thrill of best reserves of India in Gujarat as it provides an opportunity to see vivid colours of wildlife and nature. For those who might have read about Gujarat, would be aware of Gir National Park. It is to be noted that Gir National Park is the largest home to the Asiatic Lions in India. King of the jungle, lion, reigns supreme in Gir, but there are plenty of other reasons to visit Gir, hyenas, leopards and over 250 species of birds just to name a few. Other then Giri there are various other National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat namely Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Barda Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary, Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary, Pania Wildlife Sanctuary, Shoolpaneshwar Wild Life Sanctuary, Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the ideal places for an action-packed wildlife holiday in Gujarat. All these wildlife reserves offer an unmatched journey into the wilderness.

Itinerary

Day 01:

In the morning arrive at Allahabd and transfer for hotel,On arrival check into hotel and after freshen up depart for Gandhinagar for INDRODA PARK and in the evening Visit Kankaria Lake, In the evening back to Ahemdabad. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02:

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, In the late evening back to Ahemdabad. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03:

In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards 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 Gujarat and dating from 2400 BCE. which was discovered in 1954. After lothal sightseeing depart for Velavadar. Reach velavadar by evening and check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04:

Early morning after breakfast free time in resort and after lunch in the noon 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 and night halt in Velavadar.

Day 05:

In the morning after breakfast 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 nearby resort. Overnight at resort.

Day 06:

Early morning after breakfast depart for Jungle safari in Sasan Gir Forest return from the safari and after lunch depart for local sight seeing in Jungle. Visit Devalia park, Water fall and Nalsarovar Lake, where 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.

Day 07:

In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Jamnagar, which is a fascinating place for birders. Reach Jamnagar by noon. Check in to hotel and after freshen up visit Lakhota Lake, Later back to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08:

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 at hotel.

Day 09:

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 resort for Lunch and depart for Narayan Sarovar in the evening return to resort. Overnight at resort.

Day 10:

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. Overnight at resort.

Day 11:

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, Overnight at resort.

Day 12:

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, After safari return to resort, Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at resort.

Day 13:

In the morning after breakfast check out from the resort and drive towards Ahemdabad, On arrival at Ahemdabad departs towards onward destination.