Gujarat Birding & Wildlife Tour

Reach Ahmedabad and get in to your hotel. Following a rest, go to the Sabarmati Riverfront which is a city habitat whereupon it is often possible to find early bird species along the water and green areas.

During the evening, take part in a briefing or orientation regarding the wildlife destinations that will be covered in the tour (informally). Have a leisurely dinner and get ready to the natureoriented trip. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Then, after breakfast, visit Thol Bird Sanctuary which is one of the most convenient and the most productive birding spots in Gujarat. In the morning watch migratory and resident birds, flamingos, pelicans, cranes, and ducks.

Sightseeing, take a nature walk in the wetlands and take photographs. During the afternoon go back to Ahmedabad to rest and have leisure. Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Start the expedition to the Little Rann of Kutch, a rare ecosystem of salt desert. Upon reaching, stay at a wildlife lodge or ecoresort. Later in the evening have a jeep safari in the grasslands and salt flats, home to the Indian wild ass, as well as numerous birds. The views of sunsets add to the experience. Staying at night in the vicinity of Rann Little.

Birdwatching Birdwatching early on is advisable on the migratory species, like demoiselle cranes, larks and sandgrouse. Later in the day, go to neighboring villages and open areas to learn the fragile desert ecosystem. The time of the evening when people have leisure they can photograph and watch stars. An overnight in the Little Rann area.

Post breakfast visit Bhuj, the cultural center of Kutch. Go to your hotel and take a break. Afternoon and evening: Go to local wetlands, village water bodies in the area which attract birds, both local and migratory. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Bhuj.

Breakfast and go towards the Great Rann of Kutch. Stay at a deserted lodge or tented room. Evening walk in the huge white salt desert, watch desert adapted birds, and photograph the sunset. The experience is supplemented with cultural shows and local food. Overnight stay near the Rann.

Travel to Mandvi, a coastal resort after breakfast, where there is a change of habitat. Upon arrival check-in at your hotel. During the afternoon, visit coastal birding areas where the shorebirds, gulls, terns and waders are usually found. Beach relaxation in the evening. Overnight stay in Mandvi.

Post breakfast visit Porbandar, a coast wetland and bird rich region. Trip to local water bodies and beaches where species of migrating birds can be found in winter. Spend time relaxing at a leisurely pace watching birds and walking along the coast. Overnight stay in Porbandar.

Drive to Gir national park after breakfast. Arrive and check in into a forest lodge or a nature resort. Spend the night on guided walks in nature trails and birdwatching around the peripheral areas of the forest. Overnight stay near Gir.

In the early mornings, have a guided safari within Gir National Park. Gir besides being inhabited by Asiatic lions is the home to leopards, deer, reptiles and a great diversity of birds. Spend a free time after breakfast or go to nearby water bodies to get more opportunities in birding. Overnight stay near Gir.

Breakfast, and go toward Velavadar Blackbuck National Park. Should with your hotel close to the park. During the evening, you may have grassland safaris whereby blackbucks, wolves, foxes as well as birds of the grasslands could be observed. Lodging in Velavadar.

Do a morning birdwatching and then visit Ahmedabad to see them off to end your Gujarat Birding and Wildlife Tour with beautiful nature recollections.