Ahmedabad, Velavadar, Gir National Park, Jamnagar, Bhuj and The Little Rann of Kutch
Gujarat - Birdwatching And Wildlife Tour
Overview
The western Indian state of Gujarat may not seem like a typical place for wildlife. With few forests, and even less greenery, it is not a place one would think is teeming with natural diversity. But the deserts and wetlands of Gujarat are unique in their own way, both bursting with birds and mammals. Lying on a major bird migratory route, Gujarat is home to some of India’s best birding and wildlife destinations.
Meals: Dinner in Velavadar
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge
Arrive at Ahmedabad airport in the late morning / noon / afternoon. You will be drive to Velavadar and check-in at the lodge. Rest of the day birding outside the lodge (if time permits).
Overnight stay.
Key species: Blackbuck, Golden Jackal, Short-toed Snake Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Steppe, Tawny, Greater and Indian Spotted Eagles, Rufous-tailed, Crested and Sykes's Larks, Siberian Stonechat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge
Full day birding in Velavadar with morning and afternoon safaris (you can also opt for safari by your car and stay inside the park for a longer duration.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Blackbuck, Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Laggar Falcon, Eurasian Hobby, Common Kestrel, Red-necked Falcon, Peregrine Falcon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Morning drive from Velavadar to Gir National Park. Afternoon birding outside the park.
Overnight stay
Key species: Indian Peafowl, Indian White-eye, White-browed Fantail, Common Woodshrike, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Gir Birding Lodge
Full day birding in Gir National Park with morning and afternoon jeep safaris.
Overnight stay
Key species: Lion, Leopard, Sambar, Nilgai, Spotted Owlet, Red-naped Ibis, Indian Stone-curlew, Oriental Darter, Little Cormorant
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel President
Enjoy the final morning jeep safari to the Gir National Park for wildlife viewing and birding. Drive to Jamnagar (6 hours). Arrive Jamnagar in the evening.
Overnight stay
Key species: Lion, Leopard, Golden Jackal, Spotted Deer, Crested Honey Buzzard, Shikra, Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolin, Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel President
Visit coastal areas along the Gulf of Kutch, one of the finest birding stretches along the Indian coastline.
Overnight stay
Key species: Crab-plover, Little Stint, Temminck’s Stint, Eurasian Oystercatcher, Common Sandpiper, Marsh Sandpiper, Dunlin
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: CEDO Camp or similar
Morning drive to Bhuj (8 hours). Arrive Bhuj for late lunch. Transfer to your resort.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: CEDO Camp or similar
Full day birding in and around Bhuj.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Grey Hypocolius, White-naped Tit, Great Grey Shrike, Sociable Lapwing, Indian Courser, Cream-coloured Courser
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: CEDO Camp
Visit the tropical thorn forest of Chaduva Reserve Forest. Visit to Mandvi via Roha Kotda, Gadhsisa - Poladia (a vulture site) and Mandvi for productive birding.
Overnight stay.
Key species; Indian Eagle-Owl, Egyptian Vulture, Indian Paradise Flycatcher, Common Woodshrike, Isabelline Shrike, Long-tailed Shrike, Pied Bush Chat
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Royal Safari Camp or Rann Riders
Morning drive to Little Rann of Kutch (7 Hours). Evening birding.
Overnight stay.
Key species: Pallid Scops Owl, Isabelline Shrike, Lesser Whitethroat, Asian Desert Warbler, Red-necked Falcon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Royal Safari Camp or Rann Riders
Full day birding in Little Rann of Kutch with morning and afternoon jeep safaris. Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Le Grand Residency
Morning birding in Little Rann of Kutch. Afternoon drive back to Ahmedabad (3 hours). Arrive Ahmedabad in the evening.
Overnight stay
Key species: White-tailed Lapwing, Bar-headed Goose, Greylag Goose, Pied Avocet, Graceful Prinia, White-eared Bulbul
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
If time permits, explore Ahmedabad with a city tour. You may have to check out at noon from your hotel. In the evening, you will be transferred to the airport to connect with your flight back to home.
Tour Ends.
Highlights
- Great Birding
- Excellent mammal diversity such as Wild Ass, Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Wolf, Hyena
- Varied Landscape
- Amazing road journey
- Great food
Included
- Accommodation on twin / single sharing basis Meals as per the itinerary
- Safaris in Velavadar with park entrance fee as per the itinerary Safaris in Gir with park entrance fee as per the itinerary
- Safaris in Little Rann of Kutch with park entrance fee as per the itinerary Entrances fee in Jamnagar Coastal Birding area
- Jeep for birding safari in Great Rann of Kutch for a day Dedicated car for 14 days ex-Ahmedabad
- A guide for the full tour All taxes
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Location
Stories
Ladakh
North India, the land of Ladakh, looks as though it was made for birdwatching and photography.
Gir National Park Gujarat
Sometimes it is not just the species spotted but also the amazing moments. Some of our guests had the unique opportunity to witness the mating of Asiatic Lions in the Gir Forest, truly a special moment.
Delhi
Surajpur is an amazing wetland close to the nation’s capital. Apart from being one of the monsoon homes for the Bristled Grassbird, it is also home to another sought-after species: the Bengal Bush Lark.
Rajasthan
One advantage of living near the birding hotspot of Bharatpur is that you can see some amazing birds, like the graceful Sarus Crane, in your backyard during this lockdown
