Is January a good time to visit Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary?

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary scores 5/5 in January. Peak migratory bird season.

Is Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary safe for kids in January?

Yes, Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is rated 4/5 for families.

January · Gujarat

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary in January

Gujarat, India

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Peak migratory bird season

Why January scores 5/5

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Weather

Peak migratory bird season

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Roads & Access

self drive: Recommended — day trip. road condition: Good. public transport: Limited. Hire vehicle from Ahmedabad.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 60km/1.5hrs.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 2/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Ahmedabad Hospitals

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Network

VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Patchy at sanctuary

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Boat rides, Bird watching, Easy day trip from Ahmedabad

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Elevation

3m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
Januaryviewing	5/5	Peak migratory bird season
February	5/5	February at Nalsarovar: 14-30°C, the wetland at full migratory peak — flamingos, pelicans, and cranes in the thousands. Boat rides launch at dawn for the best light.
March	4/5	March at Nalsarovar: 20–34°C, migratory birds largely departed but resident flamingos and pelicans hold. Shoulder month — fewer boats on the wetland, dawn light still strong.
April	3/5	April at Nalsarovar: 25-38C. Flamingos mostly gone, wetland shrinking; some resident waders still around but far fewer than Jan-Feb peak.
May	2/5	Hot, limited birds
June	1/5	Monsoon
July	1/5	Flooded
August	2/5	Water levels high
September	2/5	Receding
October	4/5	October at Nalsarovar: 20–33°C, migratory birds starting to arrive, wetland levels high post-monsoon. Shoulder — flamingo numbers build meaningfully through Nov–Jan.
November	5/5	Migratory birds arriving — flamingos
December	5/5	Peak season — all species present

Practical Details

How to reach

Ahmedabad 60km/1.5hrs.. Roads: Good. Self-drive: Recommended — day trip. Public transport: Limited. Hire vehicle from Ahmedabad.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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