Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
13th December (Fri) – 15th December 2019 (Sun)
Velavadar national park, also famously known as Blackbuck national park, is situated in Bhal of Saurashtra in Gujarat.
This national park, which has a grassland ecosystem, spreads between rivers- Parvalia and Alang, which feeds into the Gulf of Cambay.
This one of its kind and probably the only tropical grassland in India uplifted to the status of a national park expands over an area of 35 square kilometers.
Along with 14 species of mammals and 140 species of birds, it nurtures 95 species of flowering plants.
Fauna at the National Park
Velavadar is one of the homes to the largest population of the indigenous blackbuck species. Blackbuck is the fastest of all Indian antelopes and very shy too. Like many other species of birds and animals, blackbucks are also very particular about their territories. They have to attract females for the courtship. They can jump vertically about 500 times, up to two meters high in a day.
This park offers a space for over 187 bird species- both native and migratory. From this long list of indigenous and exotic birds, some are Partridge, Duck, Harrier, Pelican, Strok, Lark, Sand Grouse, Lesser Florican, and Crane.
Mammals like Jackal, Indian Fox, Porcupine, Nilgai, Indian Fox, Wild Cat, Wolf, Hare, and Rodents are a common sight in this park. Sand Boa, Saw Scaled Vipers, Krait, Common Cobra, and Rat Snake are some of the Reptiles native to the place.
Who should Join this expedition
This place is for everyone- traveler, photographer, blogger, explorer, or nature lover anyone willing to witness the wilderness from up close.
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This forest is the only National park in India with a grassland ecosystem and spans over an area of 35 kilometers. The Blackbuck National park graces the Saurashtra region of Gujarat with its elegant and fastest Blackbucks of all Indian Antelopes.
- The nearest airport is at Bhavnagar (65 km.).
- Bhavnagar, 65 km. from Velavadar is a convenient railhead. There are direct trains every day from Ahmedabad to Bhavnagar (299 km.) Bhavnagar is 65 km. from the Park.
Expedition Cost - INR 31,999/- All-inclusive (Twin-Sharing)
INCLUSIVE OF :
- 2 nights’ accommodation in the blackbuck lodge on twin sharing basis. Check-In at 1:00 PM on 13th December and check out at 11:00 AM on 15th December.
- All meals (2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch, 2 Dinner) and morning/evening tea
- 4 Jeep safaris in 4x4 vehicles (4 participants in a vehicle) with a team of nature guides.
- Guide cost, camera cost, the national park cost.
- All applicable taxes.
- Services of professional photographer Sanchi Aggarwal as your photography guide and tour leader.
EXCLUSIVE OF :
- To/fro travel charges from your home to the lodge.
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours or extra meals ordered.
- Tips & Gratuities.
- Insurance, laundry, and phone calls.
- Bottled water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages.
- Anything that is not included in the Inclusions list.
PICK UP AND DROP :
We will be happy to pick up/drop at the notional cost from Ahmedabad airport. Once we have the complete arrival list, we can take cabs on a sharing basis also. Pick up from Ahmedabad Airport(3 hours) – INR 5000( Innova)PLEASE NOTE :
A single room supplement can be provided on an additional payment. The cost mentioned is for Indian nationals. For non-Indian pricing, please send a mail to [email protected] Any extra cost due to any unforeseen condition, such as delay/cancellation of flight, natural calamity, political unrest, etc her photography expeditions would not be responsible for the cancellation of the tour.CANCELLATION POLICY :
Cancellation for an event will be considered via a written mail to [email protected]. The date of the mail would be considered for the calculation of the cancellation fee.REFUND POLICY :
- 50% fee to be refunded if cancellation is done between 120-90 days prior to the event.
- 30% fee to be refunded if cancellation is done between 90-60 days prior to the event.
- No refund if cancellation is done between 0-60 days of the event.