Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary - नल सरोवर पक्षी अभयारण्य
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About 60 Km from Ahmedabad, is the delightful bird sanctuary visited by millions of magnificently coloured birds in winter and spring. It harbours over 250 species of wetland birds Winter migrants from the north including Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons visit Nal Sarovar Between November and February, this 116 sq km lake, is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by taxi, as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation Migrating Bharwad shepherds populates the islands of the lake and on the banks are the Padhars, who are excellent folk dancers, artisans and boatmen One can hire country boats on the lake for bird viewing, and picnic at shacks the on the islands If you are making the trip to Nalsarovar you can lunch at the KP farm at Sanand, which has a swimming pool, children's amusement park and other facilities, and enjoy the Goyal waterpark. It tends to get crowded on Sundays. The sanctuary mainly comprises a huge lake and ambient marshes.
The wetland and lake areas is extensive and during the winter it is home to migrant geese, ducks and flamingoes Local waterbirds also come here to feed, but not breed.
Location
60 kms south-west of Ahmedabad.The wetland and lake areas is extensive and during the winter it is home to migrant geese, ducks and flamingoes Local waterbirds also come here to feed, but not breed.
General Information
Southwest of Ahmedabad.Size
44 sq miles ( 115 sq km ).Best time to Visit
November to February.
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