LRK & Nal

The Little Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh which is part of the Rann of Kutch in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. The Little Rann of Kutch is home to the Indian wild ass (khur). To conserve this species, the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary (IWAS) was created in 1971 and covers nearly five square km. The sanctuary is also home to many species of migratory birds, such as the sarus crane, ducks, the Dalmatian pelican, and flamingoes, as well as land birds like the sandgrouse, the francolin and the Indian bustard. It is also home to various mammals such as the Indian wolf, desert fox and nilgai.

In 2008, to project Kutch as an international nature destination, the Government of Gujarat designated the area as the Kutch Biosphere Reserve. Biosphere reserves under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme aim to promote sustainable development in the surrounding area, which is reserved for conservation and research.

Salt panning is a crucial seasonal activity in the Rann of Kutch, producing the majority of India’s inland salt. During the monsoon season, the underwater table of the Kutch is filled with saltwater. After the water recedes in October, salt workers temporarily settle and use diesel pumps to pump the saltwater into fields. Then, the natural climate conditions allow evaporation of the water, leaving only the salt crystals.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, consisting primarily of a 120.82-square-kilometre lake and ambient marshes, is situated about 64 km to the west of Ahmedabad near Sanand Village, in the Indian state of Gujarat. Mainly inhabited by migratory birds in winter and spring, it is the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.

The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants, fish and animals. Besides a few mammalian species including the endangered wild ass and the black buck, its migratory bird population includes rosy pelicans, flamingoes, white storks, brahminy ducks and herons. Thousands of migratory waterfowl flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian monsoon season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the wading birds that feed in the shallow waters. Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring. It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds. Winter migrants from the north including purple moorhen, pelicans, lesser flamingos and greater flamingos, white storks, four species of bitterns, crakes, grebes, brahminy ducks(Ruddy shelduck) and herons visit Nal Sarovar. Between November and February, the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening.

Highlights

• 1 Full day dedicated to Nal Sarovar Birding
• Birding and Sunset Evening Boat Safari in Nal
• 5 wildlife and Birding safaris in LRK
• Kathiawadi Food and Heritage Stay
• Landscape, Still, Wildlife and Bird Photography

Schedule

Day 1 –

• Reach Ahmedabad by very early morning
• Travel to Nal Sarovar by Road
• Birding around Nal
• Evening Boat Ride in Nal
• Reach Resort

Day 2 –

• Morning and Evening Safaris in LRK
• Campfire
• Retire for the day

Day 3 –

Things to carry –

• Winter Jacket and Thermals
• Shoes and Socks
• Clothes covering full body
• Personal medicines
• Minimum luggage
• Camera and accessories / Binocular
• IDs, Mask and Sanitizer

The cost will include –

• Accommodation – Shared Accommodation
• Well Sanitized Hotel
• Park Entries, guide fees, Safaris and transfers
• Meals as mentioned

The cost will not include –

• Mineral Water and Drinks
• Camera Fees
• Food during travel
• Food at Jaipur
• Flight / Train tickets
• And anything that’s not mentioned in the ‘cost includes’ section.

Payments Method –

Account Transfer
    I CAMPERS JOURNEYS LLP
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    BANK – IDFC First Bank
    Account Type – Current

UPI
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Cancellation will not be possible