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Lion, Hyaena, Wolf, Blackbuck, and Wild Ass 

Gujarat, located in Western India, boasts a remarkable diversity of wildlife, making it a prime destination for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. From the iconic Asiatic lions to the largest breeding ground of the Lesser Flamingoes in India, Gujarat offers a myriad of experiences for those seeking to explore its natural riches. Let's delve into the enchanting world of Gujarat's wildlife and uncover the hidden gems that await.

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3 different locations - each of which offer insights into the landscape that was once rather wild, and now has been reduced to small, but rich, pockets.

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Embark on an exhilarating wildlife safari in Gujarat's renowned national parks and sanctuaries. From the dense forests of Gir National Park, the salt pans of Little Rann of Kutch, to the open grasslands of Velavadar National Park, where the elegant Blackbucks roam free, each safari promises thrilling encounters with Gujarat's iconic wildlife.

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Here, the Big Five of India's Wild Grasslands :  Asiatic Lion, Indian Wild Ass or Onager, Striped Hyaena, Indian Grey Wolf, and the Blackbuck, amongst other unique Indian wildlife, live side by side the local people of the area.

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Which are the Parks/Areas visited in the Western India Tour :

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  • Gir National Park, Little Rann of Kutch, and Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary.

Gujarat West India Wildlife Tour

Western India Wildlife Tour of Gujarat
11 nights/12 days
Mumbai - Little Rann of Kutch - Blackbuck Sanctuary - Gir National Park - Mumbai
Asiatic Lion, Striped Hyena, Indian Wild Ass, Indian Grey Wolf, Blackbuck

Where does the Gujarat Wildlife Tour begin?

Points of Entry and Exit

  • Arrival and Departure from Mumbai International Airport - well connected to airports across the world. These are also the best connected airports domestically.

  • First destination is Little Rann of Kutch - Land of the Indian Wild Ass. 01 hour flight to Ahmedabad from Mumbai Airport - and a 04 hour drive away by road.

How Many Nights are spent at each  Destination on the Gujarat Wildlife Tour?

How Many Nights are spent at each Big 5 Destination?

  • Mumbai/Delhi : 1 night

  • Little Rann of Kutch :

         3 nights​

  • Velavadar: 3 nights

  • Gir : 3 nights

  • Mumbai-1 nights

​What are the Types of Safaris on the Gujarat Wildlife tour?

What are the Types of Safaris on
this tour?

  • Jeep Safaris

  • Walking Safaris on Nature Trails

Mammal Highlights

Mammal Highlights

  • Asiatic Lion

  • Indian Onager or Indian Wild Ass

  • Striped Hyena

  • Indian Grey Wolf

  • Blackbuck

  • Desert Fox

  • Desert Cat

  • Jungle Cat

  • Indian Leopard

  • Blue Bull or Nilgai

Reptile Highlights

Reptile Highlights

  • Spiny-tailed Lizard

  • Indian Rock Python

  • Red Sand Boa

  • Russel's Viper

  • Indian Spectacled Cobra

  • Saw-scaled Viper

Birds Highlights

Birding Highlights

  • Lesser Flamingo

  • Greater Flamingo

  • Demoiselle Crane

  • Common Crane

  • Greater Hoopoe Lark

  • Short-eared Owl

  • Cream coloured Courser

  • Indian Courser

  • Mcqueen's or Houbara Bustard

  • Crsted Lark

  • Rufous tailed Scrub Robin

  • Sociable Lapwing

  • Spotted Sandgrouse

  • Pallid Harrier

  • Laggar Falcon

  • Red tailed Falcon

West India Gujarat Wildlife Tour

Day

1-4

Day 01: Arrive at Mumbai International Airport. Transfer to an airport near the hotel for overnight stay. Day 02: Morning flight to Ahmedabad. Drive to Little Rann of Kutch, which is about 03 hours away by road. Arrive by lunch and then set off for an Afternoon Jeep Safari atLittle Rann of Kutch Overnight stay at Little Rann of Kutch Day 03: Morning & Afternoon Jeep Safari at Little Rann of Kutch. Day 04: Morning & Afternoon Jeep Safari at Little Rann of Kutch.

Day

6-8

Day 06 : Morning and afternoon Jeep Safari at Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary Day 07 : Morning and Afternoon Jeep Safaris at Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary. Day 08 : Morning Jeep Safari at

Day

05

Day 05 : Depart from Little Rann of Kutch in the morning and drive to Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary by lunch time. Afternoon Jeep Safari at the Blackbuck Sanctuary.

Day

09

Day 09 : Depart from Gir and drive to Rajkot Airport after the morning, to catch a flight back to Mumbai City.

Asiatic Lion in India

The last abode of the Asiatic Lion.

 

It is a stunning success story of conservation where this species was for all constructive purposes, wiped out of existence from its home in Central and South Asia. Today 400 lions roam at Gir, and they share their landscape around another formidable cat : the Leopard.

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The forests are dry deciduous Teak forests, with scrub and grasslands which are perfect habitat for these magnificient creatures.

Here, the Lion hunts mainly Deer, Wild Boar and Nilgai. There are several instances of Lions going after livestock – yet there seem to be no retaliatory killings, such is the regard for the lions which the local villagers have.

However, when the Lions venture into towns, there are several cases of largely ignorant persons who take advantage of the Lions docile attitude towards man.

This is an iconic species and we hope that they will be able to spread out and reclaim some of their lost grounds in Central India. They were once found in Eastern Europe in Turkey, the Middle East and large parts of Central Asia.

Gir National Park

Land of the Blackbuck, Hyena, and Grey Wolf.

Land of Harriers, Blackbuck, Striped Hyena, and Grey Wolf.

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A small fragmented grassland of Western India, these scrub forests are rich in wildlife and offer amazing views of subcontinent wildlife that are rarely seen elsewhere. The National Park is only 35 sq km, yet it is an immersive experience in deeply rare terrains that are the grasslands of India.

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Situated in in the Bhal region near the Gulf of Khambhat. Its landscape is a mosaic of Dense and Sparse Grasslands, Saline Flats, Tidal Mudflats, and Prosopis Shrubland, periodically influenced by Tidal Inundation from the Gulf, which, along with the Semi-Arid Climate, creates a dynamic habitat for diverse flora and fauna.

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The park is celebrated for harboring India’s largest population of Blackbuck Antelope, often seen in large herds bounding across the golden grasslands, as well as significant numbers of Nilgai (Blue Bull), and a healthy population of the endangered Indian Wolf, Striped Hyena, Indian Fox, Golden Jackal, and Jungle Cat.

 

Birdlife is a major highlight, with over 140 species recorded; Velavadar is globally renowned for hosting the world’s largest winter roost of migratory Harriers—Montagu’s Harrier, Pallid Harrier, and Marsh Harrier—while also supporting rare and endangered species such as the Lesser Florican and Sarus Crane. Seasonal Wetlands and Mudflats attract Flamingos, Pelicans, Storks, Cranes, and a variety of Waterfowl, thus providing sanctuary for a diverse range of wonderful wildlife.

Velavadar Blackbuck Sanctuary

Where Salt meets the Sky

The Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat is an extraordinary Salt Marsh and Seasonal Wetland ecosystem

 

Spanning approximately 5,000 square kilometers, this arid landscape transforms dramatically during the Monsoon, when Tidal Inundation and Rainwater create vast Wetlands, while the rest of the year it remains a stark, saline Desert dotted with about 74 elevated Plateaus known as Bets.

 

These Bets, with their Xerophytic Vegetation and Grasslands, provide vital habitat for a remarkable array of wildlife, most famously the world’s last population of the Asiatic Wild Ass (Khur). Other key mammals include the Indian Wolf, Desert Fox, Jungle Cat, Desert Cat, Nilgai, and Chinkara.

 

LRK is a globally significant site for avian diversity, hosting nearly 300 Bird Species, including spectacular congregations of Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, Common Crane, Demoiselle Crane, Dalmatian Pelican, and Sarus Crane. The region’s dynamic ecology also supports rare species such as the Sociable Lapwing, McQueen’s Bustard, Stoliczka’s Bush Chat, and White-naped Tit, while the Wetlands and Mudflats attract immense flocks of Waterfowl, Waders, and Raptors like the Pallid Harrier, Montagu’s Harrier, and Imperial Eagle. This unique Ecotone, where Marine and Terrestrial Ecosystems meet, is renowned for its vast, shifting habitats and the spectacular bird and wildlife congregations that define its natural history

Little Rann of Kutch

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There's plenty of interesting wildlife destinations to travel to, if you are interested in a Wildlife Tour in India. 

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