Velavadar Grasslands Wildlife & Birding Tour
Destinations: Ahmedabad, Velavadar
Duration: 02 Nights and 03 Days
Best Time: October to June
Tour Code: #991
This Velavadar Tour is a 02 nights and 03 days, wildlife and birding mini-break to Velavadar National Park in Gujarat, one of the most amazing grassland ecosystems in India. The trip starts from Ahmedabad, and then you will be transferred to the grasslands, where you will live in close contact with nature and have wildlife experiences. Velavadar is mostly known for its large population of Blackbuck and also numerous grassland birds and mammals, such as Indian Grey Wolf, Golden Jackal, Bengal Fox, Indian Hare, Indian Desert Gerbil, and Jungle Cat.
Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Arrive at Ahmedabad and transfer to Velavadar
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge
Arrive at Ahmedabad airport, where you will be met and assisted before proceeding on a scenic drive to Velavadar (approximately 4 hours). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel, set amidst the wild landscapes near Velavadar National Park. If time permits, spend the remainder of the day birding around the lodge, exploring nearby habitats rich in avian life. The evening is at leisure, allowing you to relax in the natural surroundings or venture out for wildlife and nature photography in and around the resort premises.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 02: Velavadar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Blackbuck Safari Lodge
Enjoy a full day of birding in Velavadar National Park with guided morning and afternoon safaris, exploring this compact yet remarkably unique grassland ecosystem. Guests may also opt to take the safari in their own vehicle, allowing extended time inside the park for deeper observation and photography. Originally established for the conservation of the Blackbuck, Velavadar is also home to key predators such as the Indian Grey Wolf and the Golden Jackal, along with other mammals including Bengal Fox, Indian Hare, Indian Desert Gerbil, Jungle Cat, and Nilgai.
Velavadar is especially rewarding for birdwatchers, with excellent chances to spot birds of prey such as Montagu’s Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Black-winged Kite, Shikra, and Short-toed Snake Eagle. The grasslands and scrub also host species like Stoliczka’s Bushchat, Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Rufous-tailed and Crested Larks, Desert and Variable Wheatears, and Southern Grey and Rufous-tailed Shrikes. Seasonal wetlands along the Alag River attract Common Cranes and a variety of waders, adding further diversity to the day’s sightings. Return to the resort after the safaris for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 03: Departure
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed with your transfer to Ahmedabad airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Explore the grassland wilderness of Velavadar National Park, home to Blackbuck and diverse wildlife.
- Birdwatching among raptors and grassland specialists in open plains.
- Sightings of predators like the Indian Grey Wolf and the Golden Jackal.
- Easy 3‑day getaway with transfers from Ahmedabad.
Services Included
- Accommodation for 02 nights in Velavadar
- 02 safaris in Velavadar with park entrance fee
- Meals as per itinerary
- Dedicated birding guide for the tour
- Dedicated vehicle for 03 days
- All applicable taxes
Services Not Included
- Optional tours, tips, laundry, drinks, bottled water, meals not specified
- Airfare, Visa, insurance, monument entrance fee, camera fee, etc.
- Any last-minute safari price hike by the forest department
- Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions
