Is February a good time to visit Velavadar?

Velavadar scores 5/5 in February. Harrier congregations.

Is Velavadar safe for kids in February?

Yes, Velavadar is rated 4/5 for families.

February · Gujarat

Velavadar

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Velavadar in February

Gujarat, India

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Harrier congregations

Why February scores 5/5

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Weather

Harrier congregations

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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

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Safety & Emergency

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

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Network

VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Very limited in park

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Blackbuck visible from car, Open grassland

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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.
Februaryviewing	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.
December	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

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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