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Nakhatrana Bird Watching Getaway(2 Nights)

Rajkot, Nakhatrana, Rajkot

for Bird Watcher

Holiday Overview

Fulary Area part of Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve
Chestnut Bellied Sandgrouse
Common Crane
Indian Reef Heron
Indian Redstart
Common Sandpiper
Marsh Harrier
Flamingos in Chhari Fulary Lake
Purple Sunbird
White Napped Titi
Blue Throat
Black Winged Stilt
Black Headed Myna
Bay Backed Shrike
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Red Tailed Wheatear
Red Vented Bulbul
Indian Roller
Southern Grey Shrike
Small Minivet
Rosy Starling
White Throated Munia
White Napped Tit
White Cheeked Bulbul
White Breasted Kingfisher
Variable Wheatear
Striolated Bunting

Nakhatrana Bird Watching Getaway is a Getaway for Bird watchers to Greater Rann of Kutch exploring 200+ migratory and resident birds in the area

Route

Nakhatrana(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot and travel to Nakhatrana. Evening Safari to Banni Grassland area
  • Day-2 Morning Safari at Fulay area and evening safari at Thor Forest
  • Day-3 Morning Safari around Lakes of Nakhatrana and departure for onward journey
Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Rajkot Departure - Rajkot
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Guests looking to explore craft heritage, pilgrimages or visit White Rann area can spend more time at Nakhatrana.(1 or 2 nights)

Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Rajkot -290 kms (6 hrs)
Route

Rajkot - Nakhatrana(2) - Rajkot

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Rajkot and travel to Nakhatrana. Evening Safari to Banni Grassland area Arrival at Rajkot and proceed to Nakhatrana (285 kms - 4.5 hrs). Nakhatrana is base point to visit Banni Grasslands, Chhari - Fulay Lake area and Tropical Thor Forest which are considered excellent for Bird watching for Migratory birds in Winter. Evening Safari at Banni Grasslands Area (20 kms). Banni Grasslands are spread over 8500 sq kms and home to more than 200 varieites of Birds. Grey Hypocolius is one of the most sought after birds here. Other birds here include Eagles, Harriers, Shrikes, Wheatears etc.

Day-2 Morning Safari at Fulay area and evening safari at Thor Forest Morning Safari at the Fulay area. Chhari - Fulay area is renowned for a shallow lake (80 sq km) where migratory waterbirds arrive in large numbers in Winter including Greater and Lesser Flamingos. Evening Safari through Tropical Thor forest where some rare and much vaunted birds like White napped Tit, Striolated Buting, Common Iora and Small Minivet can be spotted.

Day-3 Morning Safari around Lakes of Nakhatrana and departure for onward journey Morning safari in and around Village Ponds / Lakes of Nakhatrana for Waterbirds and depart for onward journey.

Destination Overview

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).

Nakhatrana - Nakhatrana lies 50 kms North of Bhuj and is central to Pilgrimage, bird watching and craft centres of Bhuj. Nakhatrana is base point to visit Banni Grasslands, Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve and prime bird watching areas of Greater Rann of Kutch.

Access
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Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Rajkot -290 kms (6 hrs)

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Distances
  • Rajkot to Nakhatrana -290 kms (6 hrs)
  • Nakhatrana to Rajkot -290 kms (6 hrs)

Expert Speak

Lakes, Thor Forest, Grasslands offer a diverse habitat and therefore attracting diverse set of birds. Lower population density and cultivation areas means that birds can freely hibernate, nest and thrive around the area.

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