Godwit a migratory bird in Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

Godwit a migratory bird in Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

Godwit a migratory bird in Nalsarovar who migrates from northern breeding areas to Nalsarovar Lake as its southern wintering grounds. Godwit bird is one of the rare birds who travel thousand kilometers from their native place to Nalsarovar once in...
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Polluted river water threatens Nalsarovar

Polluted river water threatens Nalsarovar

Polluted river water threatens Nalsarovar Nalsarovar is a Bird Sanctuary since 1969, consisting of a 120.82-sq-km lake and marshes with shallow waters(4-5 ft) and muddy lagoons, dotted by 36 small islands, is situated about 60 km from Ahmedabad near Sanand...
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Tourists still awaits the online booking facility for Nalsarovar

Tourists still awaits the online booking facility for Nalsarovar

Tourists still awaits the online booking facility for Nalsarovar promised in July 2013   It has been almost three years since the announcement, that the bird safari at Nalsarovar can be booked online on Nalsarovar website. However, there is no...
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Once poor farmers of Nalsarovar, now crorepatis

Once poor farmers of Nalsarovar, now crorepatis

Once poor farmers of Nalsarovar, now crorepatis Once small and humble villages surrounding the coast of Nalsarovar, Gujarat; has witnessed a sea change after a high demand of holiday homes in the areas. Things started changing after relocation of Tata...
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Nalsarovar still awaits Eco-sensitive zone distinction

Nalsarovar still awaits Eco-sensitive zone distinction

Nal Sarovar is a Bird Sanctuary, spread over 120.82-sq-km Lake with shallow waters and muddy marshlands, is situated about 60 km from Ahmedabad near Sanand Village, in Gujarat. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds as wintering ground, it is the largest...
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Nalsarovar Utsav 2016 celebrated at Nalsarovar

Nalsarovar Utsav 2016 celebrated at Nalsarovar

After the success of Polo and Pavadh festivals, Birds festival ‘Pakshi Mahotsav’ will be celebrated at Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary near Ahmedabad to promote bird watching the state government has decided to hold a week-long Nalsarovar Utsav in the first...
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Less rains in monsoon 2015 draws more birds in Nalsarovar

Less rains in monsoon 2015 draws more birds in Nalsarovar

Less rain in monsoon-2015 may be the bad news for farmers, but for the bird watcher it is good news. The low water level in Nalsarovar Lake near Sanand is attracting birds in Nalsarovar, species like cranes, garganey, coots and...
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It is the best time for bird watching at Nalsarovar

It is the best time for bird watching at Nalsarovar

It is the best time for bird watching at Nalsarovar Lake near Ahmedabad if you want to spend your day watching flamingos. One can see thousands of lesser flamingos and 100s of greater flamingos at Nalsarovar wetland this May. Usually...
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Issues troubling birds and tourists at Nalsarovar

Nalsarovar near Ahmedabad is a lake and a Bird Sanctuary situated about 60 km from Ahmedabad near Sanand Village. Road connectivity is very good from Ahmedabad to Nalsarovar. It is famous for its migratory birds and thus a bird watcher’s...
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Development of Sanand, a boon or a threat for Nalsarovar?

Development of Sanand, a boon or a threat for Nalsarovar?

Development of Sanand, a boon or a threat for Nalsarovar? Development of Sanand seems to be a bad news for Gujarat’s only Ramsar Site, Nalsarovar. Things started changing after relocation of Tata Motors Nano plant from Singur in West Bengal...
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