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Thol Wildlife Sanctuary
 Location
: 40 Kms From Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Area
: 7 Sq Kms.
Best Season
: October To March.
Just 65 kms. Southwest of Ahmedabad, is the delightful bird sanctuary of Nalsarovar nestling around the Nal Lake, extending over 11,500 hectares. Established in 1969 A.D., it is known to harbour over 250 species of wetland birds. Nalsarovar sees winter migrants from the north that includes Rosy Pelicans, Flamingoes, White Storks, Brahminy Ducks and Herons.
A pair of binoculars and a person well-versed in the local bird life will surely make it one of your best outings. Visitors are ferried in small boats to experience a sunrise or sunset while gliding gently through the silent waters.
WILD POPULATION
It is home to a rich variety of wildfowl, flamingos, grey pelicans, black ibis and other wetland birds.
GETTING THERE
Air : The nearest airport is at Ahmedabad, 40kms away.
Rail : The closest railway station is at Ahmedabad.
Road : Thol Wildlife Sanctuary is in the Mehsana district, 40kms from Ahmedabad. Occupying an area of approximately 7sq kms.
WILD POPULATION
It is home to a rich variety of wildfowl, flamingos, grey pelicans, black ibis and other wetland birds. |
