Situated in the Ahmedabad and Surendranagar districts of Gujarat, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is believed to be the largest water bird sanctuary in India. It is an important habitat for a huge number of waterfowls in the country.

Notification : Bird sanctuary: 1969

Flora
Vegetation type: grasslands, reeds, aquatic and medicinal plants.
Aquatic plant species: Eleocharis palustris, Vallisnaria, Potamogeton, Ruppia, Chara, Cyperus sp., etc.

Fauna
Mongoose, jackal, wild ass, jungle cat, blackbuck, hyena, Indian fox and wolf.

Avian Fauna
Grey-lag geese, waterfowls, open-bill stork, cranes, wading birds, glossy ibis, fishing eagles, ibises, coots, harriers, cranes, etc.

Getting there
The closest airport is in Ahmedabad, about 64km away. The closest railway terminuses are located at Viramgam (40km) and Ahmedabad. The closet bus terminals to Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary are at Sanand (42km) and Viramgam.

Tourist Information
Tourist complex, Forest Department rest houses and Forest Bungalows within the sanctuary offer comfortable staying facilities to the tourists. Alternatively, the visitors can opt to stay in Ahmedabad from where they can make a day trip to the sanctuary.
Bird watching, boating, horse riding and angling are the prime tourist pastimes here. While visiting the sanctuary preferably carry a bird book, camera and a binocular with you. Hiring a birdwatcher or a local guide can help you identifying the different species of migratory and resident birds.
Swimming in the lake water is not allowed. However, refrain from visiting the bird reserve on Sundays as it may be crowded with local tourists.

Additional Information
Location: Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, P.O. Vekaria, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat
Area: 120.82 sq km
Best time to visit: November to April
Timings: anytime of the day
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