Khijadia Bird Sanctuary is at the distance of around 10 km
upper east from Jamnagar on the south bank of Gulf of Kutch which addresses
blend of occasional freshwater shallow lake, entomb flowing mudflats, rivers,
salt dish, saline land and mangrove scour. Absolute region of the Sanctuary is
605 ha, which covers three freshwater pools of the whole wetland complex.
Region of the Marine Sanctuary Jamnagar comprises the limit of the Sanctuary
towards the Gulf of Kutch.
The Sanctuary is situated in the western-most piece of the nation and falls on the conventional course of the transient birds. Subsequently, the Sanctuary upholds an assortment of transient birds including the waterfowl. This is a critical arranging and wintering region for a wide assortment of waterfowl. Very nearly 200 types of birds are recorded in the Sanctuary , including more than 90 types of waterfowl. It is the known favorable place of the Great Crested Grebe. it is an extraordinary wetland complex, addressing a mosaic of a few kinds of wetlands, including freshwater shallow lakes, entomb flowing mudflats, rivulets, salt dish, saline land and mangrove cleans.
Greenery :
There is developing oceanic vegetation becoming over the
outer layer of the shallow waters of the lake. The vital emanant species
incorporate Typha ungustata, Scirpus sp. Cyperus sp. what's more Saccharum
spontaneum. Drifting and submerged (lowered) oceanic plants incorporate
Hydrilla verticellata, Vallisnaria spiralis and Najas minor. Non-oceanic
species like Capparis decidua, Acacia nilotica and Phoenix sp. normally happen
nearby. Aeluropus sp. what's more Suaeda sp. exist in the abutting Marine
Sanctuary .Gando Baval (Prosopis chilensis), 'Deshi Baval' (Acacia nilotica)
and 'Piloo'/'Container' (Salvadora sp.) are the fundamental tree species
nearby. Avicenia marina, a mangrove animal groups happens in the bordering
Marine Sanctuary .
Fauna:
The Sanctuary and its bordering region is rich in birdlife;
particularly for the waterfowl. Rearing of the uncommon and phenomenal transitory
types of the State viz. Extraordinary Crested Grebe has been recorded at the
wetland. Something like four sets of this species were found reproducing in the
year 1984. Aside from it, Little Grebe, Purple Moorhen, Coot, Black-winged
Stilt and Pheasant-followed Jacana are likewise recorded reproducing here. An
assortment of other occupant huge waders like painted stork, cormorants,
herons, egrets or potentially ibises satisfy their taking care of, resting,
perching and/or settling necessities. The wetland additionally upholds various
other waterfowl (transient and occupant) like ducks, geese, fogies, grebes,
terns, gulls, kingfishers, jacanas and rails. Raptors, including harriers,
birds, falcons and hawks likewise happen here.
The Black necked Stork, consistently visits the region. The
region is vital for transitory swallows and martins, wagtails and a few other
roosting birds. The Sanctuary upholds a few jeopardized types of birds. An
eco-vacationer searching for wild well evolved creatures might go over
wilderness feline, fox, blue bull and mongoose, all of which take asylum in
bush land. He may likewise run over the new water turtles.
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Entry Time:
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All days Of the week |
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6:30 am to 6:00 Pm |
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Ticket Price
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Indian |
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Adults |
Rs 40/- |
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Still Camera |
Rs 200/- |
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Car And Jeep (4 up to 6 Persons) |
Rs 400/- |
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Matador Car And station Wagon (4 up to 15 Persons) |
Rs 1000/- |
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Heavy Motor Vehicles and Bus ( 4 Up to 60 Persons) |
Rs 3500/- |
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Foreigners |
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Adults |
$(USD) 10/- |
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Still Camera |
$(USD) 20/- |
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Car And Jeep (4 up to 6 Persons) |
$(USD) 40/- |
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Matador Car And station Wagon (4 up to 15 Persons) |
$(USD) 100/- |
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Heavy Motor Vehicles and Bus ( 4 Up to 60 Persons) |
$(USD) 350/- |
Best Time to visit
September to February