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Jamnagar - Little Rann of Kutch Bird watching Break(5 Nights)

Rajkot, Jamnagar, Dasada, Ahmedabad

for Bird Watcher, Inbound Traveller

Holiday Overview

Narara Island
Narara Island
White Cheeked Bulbul
Short Eared Owl
Shikra
Painted Stork
Large Cormorant
Indian Roller
Hoopoe
Godwit
Lesser Flamingos in Kharagoda Lake
Dalmatian Pelican in Kharagoda
Common Crane in Nava Talao
Brown Shrike
Black Winged Stilt
Black Winged Kite
Avocet

Jamnagar - Little Rann of Kutch Bird watching Break is a Bird watcher itinerary to explore migratory birds around Jamnagar and Little Rann of Kutch.

Route

Jamnagar(3) - Dasada(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot. Proceed to Jamnagar. Visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary.
  • Day-2 Day visit to Narara Island.
  • Day-3 Morning visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. Afternoon visit to Lakes and Saltpans around Jamnagar
  • Day-4 Travel to Little Rann of Kutch. Evening Bird Watching Safari.
  • Day-5 Bird Watching around Dasada
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Dasada - Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary (10.00 kms)

Jamnagar - Lakhota Fort (5.00 kms), Khijadiya - Bird Watching (15.00 kms), Marine National Park at Narara Island (60.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Rajkot Departure - Ahmedabad
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Velavadar / Sasan Gir are a popular extension for Bird watching for guests doing this circuit.

Distances
  • Rajkot to Jamnagar -90 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Jamnagar to Dasada -244 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Dasada to Ahmedabad -95 kms (1.5 hrs)
Route

Rajkot - Jamnagar(3) - Dasada(2) - Ahmedabad

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot. Proceed to Jamnagar. Visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. Arrive at Rajkot. Proceed to Jamnagar (90 kms). Evening visit to Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary (10 kms) Part 1. Khijadiya is a large area with water bodies, bushes and pathways making it excellent breeding ground for birds. There are two parts of the sanctuary and therefore divided into two half day visits.

Day-2 Day visit to Narara Island. Morning drive 2 hours west from Jamnagar to Narara Island, one of India's best sites for Crab-plover. The area is also home to many waders. It requires 3 and a half hours walk on the corals to explore the area. The entry times are based on low tide times.

Day-3 Morning visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary. Afternoon visit to Lakes and Saltpans around Jamnagar Visit Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Part 2. Its possible to site Black-necked Stork here alongwith raptors and large number of resident and migratory species. Evening visit to Saltpans and creek areas around Jamnagar such as Dhinchda where large flocks of Pelicans and Flamingos arrive.

Day-4 Travel to Little Rann of Kutch. Evening Bird Watching Safari. Morning walk at Lakhota Lake (in town centre) where one can spot water birds and thereafter travel to Little Rann of Kutch (275 kms - 5.5 hours). Dasada, part of Little Rann of Kutch is a bird watching destination. The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary spreads over 4950 sq km in area comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes.Evening safari around Dasada.

Day-5 Bird Watching around Dasada Explore Bird Watching around Dasada. Nawa Talao lake, the wetland near Patdi fort and many reservoirs of Surendranagar district offer good winter birding opportunities. The area is considered excellent for large birds (Flamingos, Pelicans, Cranes, Storks), Raptors (Eagles, Kestrel, Shikra, Kites), Owls, Wheatears etc.

Day-6 Departure Proceed for the onward journey. Time permitting visit Nalsarovar Bird sanctuary enroute.

Detailed Sightseeing

Dasada :

  • Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary - The Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife sanctuary spreads over 4950 sq km in area comprising a range habitats from saline desert plains, arid grasslands, rocky and thorn scrub to lakes and marshes. The sanctuary is known for its herds of the Asiatic Wild ass (one of its kind) alongwith population of gazelle, blue bull, wolf, and Indian foxes, jackal, jungle cat, hare etc. However it is now a hugely popular bird watching site with a number of birding sights where one can see birds such as bustard, sandgrouse, partridge, bustard quails, larks, eagle, short toed eagle, vulture, falcon, flamingoes, pelicans, ducks, cranes and storks etc. Oct-April is best time to spot migratory birds. Nawa Talao and Kharagoda Lakes are popular for bird watching.

Jamnagar :

  • Lakhota Fort - A small palace on an island in the middle of the Lakhota lake, once belonged to the royal family. The museum in the fort has a good collection of sculptures that spans a period from the 9th to the 18th century and pottery. Bird watching around Lakhota lake is also popular.

  • Khijadiya - Bird Watching - Khijadiya is an area excellent for migratory bird watching in Winters. The best time to go is in the mornings in Winters and one can spot large amount of 300+ varieties of migratory birds. Its a must visit for all bird watchers.

  • Marine National Park at Narara Island - Narara Island or Marine National park is a must visit in Jamnagar in mornings. One is required to take a permit and visit it around low tide times when the island is abuzz with a variety of marine life which includes Octopus, fishes, crabs, sponges etc. Its a 2 km walk and takes 1.5 - 2 hours. Narara Island is good fun for nature lovers, families and anyone who is looking to do something different than touristy sightseeing. Note: Good footwear is a must so that comfortably one can wade through sea water. So sandles are recommended. Avoid slippers or sports shoes.

Destination Overview

Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad, Gujarat's commercial capital and is one of the major industrial cities in India. Ahmedabad has always been a centre for handicrafts having an old city character, temples, textile museum and heritage monuments that attract tourists.

Rajkot - Rajkot, the commercial capital of region of Saurashtra region in North West Gujarat. Rajkot is a popular arrival point for guests looking to visit Pilgrim centre of Junagadh and Sasan Gir (Asiatic Lions, Bird watching and Crocodiles).

Jamnagar - Jamnagar lies at the northern end of Saurashtra and home to Reliance Petrochemical complex (20 km on the Dwarka road) and 150 kms from Dwarka. For Bird Watchers, Jamnagar has a number of areas around that are a must visit in Winter for migratory birds.

Dasada - Dasada today has emerged as a major bird watching centre (Oct- March is the best season) and a popular getaway that is visited all round the year.

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Jamnagar -90 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Jamnagar to Dasada -244 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Dasada to Ahmedabad -95 kms (1.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Jamnagar -90 kms (1.5 hrs)
  • Jamnagar to Dasada -244 kms (5.5 hrs)
  • Dasada to Ahmedabad -95 kms (1.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Oct - March is the best time to arrive for Migratory birds. Typically birds start to arrive in Aug - Sept and leave by end April. Guests can also visit Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary enroute.

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