Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary Tourism
Type of destination: Bird Sanctuary
Ideal visit duration: 3-4 hours
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, located about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village in Gujarat, India, is an extensive wetland spread over an area of 120.82 square kilometres. Designated as a Ramsar site in 2012, the sanctuary is renowned as one of the largest bird sanctuaries in India, attracting myriad species of migratory birds. A haven for bird-watchers and nature enthusiasts, Nal Sarovar is a natural freshwater lake surrounded by marshes. The wetland ecosystem supports a diverse range of avifauna, particularly waterfowl such as pelicans, flamingoes, herons, ducks, and other migratory birds that flock here primarily during the winter season. Visitors typically explore the sanctuary by hiring boat rides that take them to various parts of the lake where they can observe these birds in their natural habitat. Moreover, the sunrise and sunset views from the lake are mesmerizing, adding to the serenity of the experience.
Opening and Closing time of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
| Monday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Tuesday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Wednesday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Thursday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Friday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Saturday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
| Sunday |
Opening: 06:00 AM
Closing: 05:30 PM
|
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
| Adult |
INR 75 |
| Child |
INR 40 |
Disclaimer: Please note that prices are subject to change, cross check required .
Tips when you are visiting to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
Arrive early to maximize birding opportunities.
Hire an experienced boatman for better bird spotting.
Bring binoculars and cameras with good zoom lenses.
Carry water and snacks as there are limited facilities.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for the outdoors.
Respect the natural habitat and do not litter.
Top 5 Reviews on Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
gdpsharma
Wrote on 24th Dec, 2023
FULL DAY BIRDING AND BOAT RIDE IN NAL SAROVAR
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is Ramsar site which is around 65 km from Ahmedabad. This is a very vast wetlands with numerous resident and migartory birds like river terns , Common Cranes, Spoon Bills,Eg..
bts_munnangi
Wrote on 5th Mar, 2023
Exciting Boat journey
Nalsarovar bird sanctuary is ramsar site which is around 65km from Ahmedabad in gujarat state.We will get very limited bus services to Nalsarovar from ahmedabad bus stand.This is a very vast wetlands ..
PradipkumarPal
Wrote on 12th Feb, 2023
Very nice except the boat ride rate- very unreasonable and no official booking.
Today 12-Feb-2023 we visited Nalsarovar. At the entry, entry fees are well organised and issued from counter.Good parking area. We could see various birds through boat ride - enjoyed by observing bir..
J1823QPdavidl
Wrote on 5th Jan, 2023
Magnificent wetland with great birds
A magnificent peaceful wetland with fantastic birds. We observed more than 30 species in around two and a half hours, much of which we spent sitting and watching. We had limited time so took a short ..
Indaus
Wrote on 13th Dec, 2022
May be it was wrong season!
We were there on the first week of November this year. A boatman took us around for more than an hr. Saw few birds and was not very satisfied. We stopped at an island for a short time also. Howeve..
