India · Bird Watching

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary & Lothal Day Tour from Ahmedabad

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ahmedabad. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary from Ahmedabad
  • 02 Enjoy a boat ride through the bird sanctuary
  • 03 Spot birds such as pelicans, flamingos, cranes, and herons
  • 04 Explore the ancient Indus Valley site of Lothal
  • 05 See the dockyard, warehouse, marketplace, and historic well
  • 06 Travel in a private AC car or van with pickup and drop-off
  • 07 Learn from an English-speaking local guide if option selected

Discover two of Gujarat’s most fascinating attractions on this full-day tour from Ahmedabad, combining the natural beauty of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary with the ancient heritage of Lothal. Start early with a scenic drive to the sanctuary, where a boat ride offers the chance to spot migratory and resident birds including pelicans, flamingos, cranes, and herons.

Later, continue to Lothal, one of the most important sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. Explore the archaeological ruins with insights into the region’s Bronze Age history, trade, architecture, and urban planning, including landmarks such as the dockyard, warehouse, marketplace, and ancient well.

Start early with a scenic drive to the sanctuary, where a boat ride offers the chance to spot migratory and resident birds including pelicans, flamingos, cranes, and herons.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Ahmedabad
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

5:00 am - Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or preferred location in Ahmedabad and drive you to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, which is located about 64 km away. The sanctuary is a popular destination for bird watching, especially during the winter months when migratory birds flock to the area.6:30 am - After reaching Nal Sarovar, you will take a boat ride to explore the bird sanctuary and spot various bird species such as pelicans, flamingos, cranes, herons and more. The boat ride usually lasts for around 1-2 hours, depending on the weather conditions and bird sightings.9:00 am - After the boat ride, you will return to the entrance of Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, where your guide will drive you to Lothal, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization site located about 75 km away.11:00 am - You will reach Lothal and begin exploring the archaeological ruins of the city, which was an important center for trade and commerce during the Bronze Age. Your guide will provide you with insights into the culture, architecture, and history of the Indus Valley Civilization.

1:00 pm - Lunch break.

2:00 pm - After lunch, you will continue your exploration of Lothal, visiting the dockyard, the warehouse, the marketplace, and the famous Indus Valley Civilization era well, amongst other ruins.4:00 pm - You will begin your journey back to Ahmedabad, with an expected arrival time of around 6:00 pm depending on the traffic.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Ahmedabad. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
  • English speaking local guide, if option selected.
  • Boating in Nal Sarovar Lake and Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
  • Lunch, if option selected.
  • Bottled water in the car.
  • Government Taxes.

What's Not Included

  • Camera charges at monuments.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Please provide up pick up information at least one day before the tour
  • Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ahmedabad.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ahmedabad.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ahmedabad..

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