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Mammals of Gujarat DAYWISE ITINERARY

Day-1: Arrival in Ahmadabad (Meals: Lunch, Dinner) Today you will be arriving at Ahmedabad Airport, our representative will be present to welcome you. You will be transferred to your accommodation where you can rest for a while. In the evening you will be visiting Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park, a place that houses the fossilised remains and the petrified eggs of the dinosaurs. Spread over an area of about 400 hectares on the bank of Sabarmati river, It is considered to be the second largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs in the world . Overnight stay in Ahmedabad
Day-2: Ahmedabad (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today early morning you will head towards Nal Sarovar Lake. A few kilometres away from Ahmedabad, the place is a haven for migratory species have traveled 3500 kms from its nesting ground in Central Europe to spend winters. More than 200 species of birds are sighted at this lake. You will also visit Adalaj Stepwell which represent the fine architecture of medieval India and the historic Gandhi Ashram. Overnight stay in Ahmendabad
Day-3: Ahmedabad to Velavadar (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today after breakfast you will head towards Velavadar National Park also popularly dubbed as Blackbuck National Park. Enroute you will come across one of the prominent cities-Lothan they belongs to the era of Indian Valley Civilisation. Around three hours drive from Ahmedabad, the Velavadar National park is the humble abode for Blackbuck antelope along with Indian wolf, Nilgai, Striped Hyenas, Jackal, and a wide variety of winged species. Overnight stay in Velavadar
Day-4: Velavadar National Park (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today you will explore the national park through Jeep Safari. Our expert naturalist will guide you through its grassland landscape hiding many rare and gorgeous birds and mammals. The place is also acknowledged as the highest roosting site of the harriers. Paving way through the thick clumps of grasses will make you run into the turf of Indian wolves who have become the ace grassland predator along with marvellous spectacle of Blackbuck's sprint. Overnight stay in Velavadar National Park
Day-5: Velavadar National Park to Sasan Gir (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today you will head towards Sasan Gir- The Last Bastion of Asiatic Lions. By afternoon you will arrive at the national park and move towards your accommodation for some rest. In the evening you will explore the diverse avian life thriving in the forest such as Changeable-Hawk Eagle, Crested Serpent Eagle, Endangered Bonelli's Eagle, Indian Eagle Owl, Indian Pitta, Indian Grey Hornbill, etc . Overnight stay in Sasan Gir
Day-6: Sasan Gir (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today morning you will proceed for your first Lion Safari. Blessed with the vast savannahs and canopied trees, Gir National Park is considered to be the last and the only turf of Asiatic Lions. Besides being witness to the majestic gait of the Lions, you will also get wonderful sight of Asiatic Leopards, Mugger Crocodile, Striped Hyenas, etc. Overnight stay in Sasan Gir
Day-7: Sasan Gir to Jamnagar (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today after breakfast you will head towards Jamnagar. Settled in the western coast of Gujarat, Jamnagar is a popular birding hotspot attracting birdwatchers from all corners of the globe. On arriving at the place you will proceed towards your accommodation for some rest. In the evening you will visit Lakhota Lake, one of the beautiful places in Jamnagar resting in the middle of the metro city. Overnight stay in Jamnagar
Day-8: Jamnagar (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today early morning you will head towards Khijadiya National Park. The national park is a beautiful melange of seasonal freshwater shallow lake, creeks, saltpans, inter-tidal mudflats, saline land and mangrove scrub inviting a wide range of winged species. The place is a breeding ground for It is also a major breeding ground of purple moorhen, little grebe, black-winged stilt, coot and pheasant-tailed Jacana. After Khijidiya National Park you will proceed towards Marine National Park. Being acknowledged as the first marine sanctuary of India, the place is an archipelago of 42 islands renowned for mangroves and coral reefs. The entire forest is thriving with various marine lives. Overnight stay in Jamnagar
Day-9: Jamnagar to Little Rann of Kutch (Meals: Breakfast, lunch, & Dinner) Today after breakfast you will head towards Little Rann of Kutch. The endless of stretches of salt marshes and rough terrains will bring you to the humble abode of many rare and endangered species. After arriving at the place you will rest in your accommodation for a while and in the evening you will explore the rich avian life dwelling in Little Rann of Kutch. Birds such as MacQueen's bustard, Marsh harrier, Greater Hoopoe Lark, Desmoiselle Cranes etc. Overnight stay in Little Rann of Kutch
Day-10: Little Rann of Kutch (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Today morning you will head for your first jeep safari in the region. The unique landscape of the Little Rann of Kutch is one of the last surviving grounds for Asiatic Wildasses. The safari will make you witness the spectacular sprints of these gorgeous mammals. Overnight stay in Little Rann of Kutch
Day- 11: Departure (Meals: Breakfast) Today is the last day of your tour. After breakfast you will head towards Ahmedabad Airport for the onward journey.

Package Inclusions

  • 2 Nights stay in Ahmedabad
  • 2 Nights stay in Velavadar
  • 2 Night stay in Sasan Gir
  • 2 Night stay in Jamnagar
  • 2 Night stay in Little Rann of Kutch
  • 1 Jeep Safari in Velavadar National Park
  • 1 Jeep Safari in Sasan Gir
  • 1 Jeep Safari in Little Rann of Kutch
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • A vehicle at your disposal
  • An expert naturalist will accompany you throughout the journey
  • All taxes

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