Velavadar National Park and its Wildlife
What makes Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar the best places to see Indian Wolves, Blackbucks, Montagu Harrier and Lesser Florican
Blackbuck National Park is a hidden realm holding all the gems of nature under one roof. The beautiful views of the exotic and exquisite wildlife and grasslands compel travelers from all over the world to visit and spend time in nature’s bounty. Lying between two rivers, Parvaila and Alang, which flow into the Gulf of Khambhat, you can witness many wolves living and strolling around these water bodies.
Want to see a grassland ecosystem with Indian Wolves, herd of blackbuck in India?Indian Wolf sightings are difficult, but if you do sight one, it’s an unparalleled experience. Though at Velavadar, blackbucks are sighted easily. If you are lucky, a blackbuck territorial fight is a rare sight you might witness.
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Blackbuck National Park is an ideal travel destination for people who have a penchant for nature and adventure. The park provides a beautiful panoramic view of the diverse flora and fauna species and has a unique and rare grassland ecosystem. The park lies between the two rivers that flow into the Gulf of Khambhat, making it a utopian experience for the visitors. In addition, visitors can witness many wolves residing and gallivanting around the water bodies.
Being a safe space for many unique mammals and a dedicated conservatory of blackbucks, the Blackbuck national park is a beautiful place to witness the beauty of nature and wildlife in its most ideal form. Its unique grassland ecosystem is one of the most fascinating parts of this park.
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About Blackbuck National park, VelavadarBlackbuck National Park is a hidden gem situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India that offers picturesque views of its unique grassland ecosystem and exquisite wildlife. The park was established in 1976 and is spread over an enormous area of 34.08 km². In earlier times, the park used to be the hunting grounds for the Maharaja of Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Initially, it was a protected area of 18 square km but later in 1980, an area of 16 square km was added to make it a total of 34 square km. Although the park is one of the smallest in the country, it is still home to more than 140 species of birds, 14 animal species, 95 species of plants and numerous reptiles. The unusual topography of the park comprises unique grasslands, mudflats, saline plains, and shrublands.The highlight of the national park is its rare population of blackbucks. You can often spot herds of these beautiful and extremely fast antelopes strutting across the pale gold grasslands. From a population of mere 200 in the 1960s to more than 3000 today, the goal of preserving these endangered animal species has yielded good and effective results. The magnificent view of nature and the marvelous wonders of the Blackbuck national park make for an appealing travel destination for bird lovers, nature photographers, and travel enthusiasts worldwide.Gallery - Velavadar Blackbuck National Park
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Living
The hotels in Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar stands amidst a beautiful hamlet. The lodges offer accommodation in boutique cottages with en-suite modern and elegant bathrooms...
Dining
The multi-cuisine restaurant at velavadar lodges render magnificent views of the unique grasslands and scenic landscapes. The restaurant at these resorts in Blackbuck national park offer a variety of exceptional seasonal, regional and fresh foods...
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The velavadar Blackbuck national park hotels are situated amidst a picturesque setting surrounded by water bodies and golden grasslands. Cottage in these lodges have a separate private outdoor sitting space...
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We, at the Safaris India Tours, are a team of hardworking, professional and self-inspired individuals. What makes us unconventional is our innate passion for wildlife and nature...
Conservation Efforts at Blackbuck National ParkResponsible Tourism in VelavadarThe conservation of an endangered species of blackbucks is the main highlight of this park. Once, blackbucks could be seen roaming around the entire subcontinent, but today its population is concentrated within the borders of Gujarat, India. The steady focus and thoughtful conservation in protecting these endangered species have ultimately proved to be a fruitful endeavour. From 200 in the 1960s to above a whopping 3000 today, the efforts of preserving these almost extinct animal species have paid off.
Why visit Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar?Wildlife at Blackbuck National ParkThe national park is also home to a large number of exotic and unique biodiversity. The sanctuary is one of the most suitable places to see striped hyenas, a rarely seen species. You can also witness the prime predator of the park, the Indian wolf. A walk through the park can give visitors a chance to catch sights of many smaller but beautiful mammals such as jungle cats, hare, golden jackal, and Indian foxes.
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How to reach Blackbuck National Park?
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Frequently Asked Questions
The entry fee for Velavadar National Park is USD 50 per permit for Foreign nationals and INR 500 for Indian citizens.
Primarily declared for Blackbucks, the sanctuary in Velavadar is also the biggest breeding ground for Harriers. The road divided the safari park into wetlands and grasslands; both sides are accessible during a safari. Along with Blackbucks, blue bulls, harriers, lesser floricans, and Indian foxes are found in Blackbuck National Park.
SAFARI TIMING: Morning 06:30 Hrs. to 09:30 Hrs, Evening 15:00 Hrs. to 18:00 Hrs
Velavadar National Park near Bhavnagar was private grassland of the Maharaja originally. Famous for Blackbucks this national park is also to be visited for its birds.
Cost of safari in Blackbuck national Park at Velavadar is USD 122 for foreign nationals and INR 5500 for Indian Nationals per jeep per safari. The prices mentioned are inclusive of forest permit charge, guide charges, gypsy rental, pick up & drop from resort.
The camera fee at Velavadar NP is USD 20 per camera per day.
