Peak Season
Velavadar in December
Gujarat, India
Best — harriers arrive
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
Best — harriers arrive
Roads & Access
self drive: Recommended. road condition: Good to park gate. public transport: Very limited. Hire vehicle.. from nearest city: Bhavnagar 65km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 195km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Bhavnagar Civil Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Very limited in park
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Blackbuck visible from car, Open grassland
Elevation
8m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Velavadar: 10-28°C, cool grassland safaris with blackbuck in full herd, wolves occasional at dawn. Dry tracks — jeep routes all open through the park. |
| February | 5/5 | Harrier congregations |
| March | 4/5 | March at Velavadar: 20–35°C, last comfortable month for blackbuck sightings in open grassland. Forest dept safaris running — dawn slots before the sun flattens the grass. |
| April | 3/5 | Warm, blackbuck active |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 1/5 | Closed |
| July | 1/5 | Closed monsoon |
| August | 1/5 | Closed |
| September | 1/5 | Closed |
| October | 3/5 | October at Velavadar: 22–34°C, grassland post-monsoon. Blackbuck visible, harriers arriving — shoulder, haze reduces morning visibility until late-October. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Velavadar: 16–32°C over the grasslands. Blackbuck herds active at dawn and dusk, migratory harriers arriving at the roost. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | Best — harriers arrive |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhavnagar 65km/1.5hrs. Ahmedabad 195km.. Roads: Good to park gate. Self-drive: Recommended. Public transport: Very limited. Hire vehicle.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
8m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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