Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary

Thol lake bird sanctuary is a shallow freshwater body surrounded by marshes on the edge and scrubby forest embarking the sides. Thol Lake is an artificial lake near Thol village in Kadi in Mehsana District in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was constructed as an irrigation tank in 1912. It is a fresh water lake surrounded by marshes. The lake sanctuary covering an area of 7 square kilometers was declared officially in 1988 and is also known by the name of Thol Bird Sanctuary.  it is a habitat to 150 species of birds, about 60% are waterbirds. Many migratory birds nest and breed in the lake and its periphery.

Visiting Hours: 06:00 am to 06:00 pm, Everyday
Location: Around 20 km from Ahmedabad



Cranes, geese, flamingoes, pelicans, egrets, herons, spoonbills, ducks, whistling teals and many other migratory birds nest and breed in the lap of this natures exuberance. The most commonly noticed Indian Saras Crane with its long bare legs, elongated head and red head gracefully pecks insects while walking around the lake with dance like movements. This bird which flaunts the status of being the tallest flying bird on earth is often see in pairs and has over centuries inspired poets and artists with its elegance and beauty.

Things to do
Post rains in between and during the beginning of November to February a drive down to the Thol Lake is an ideal way to be away from the maddening rush of the city life.  While driving to the lake, keep a watch for the variety of birds which populate the pools and canals on the way. Toddle around the lake while you get acquainted to large and small, textured and plain, and their mesmerizing concord of sounds.

The place is worth spending an entire day capturing the different movements and behavior of the birds in alliance with nature.

A surprisingly varied species of beautiful and rare birds can be sighted at this 7 km man-made lake sanctuary. It is a shallow water body surrounded by marshes on the edge and scrubby forest embarking on the sides.
This is a sanctuary loved by birds because of the abundance of food it can gather from the agricultural land surrounding the lake. The shallow water reservoir dotted with reed beds not only give a unique ambience but an ideal dwelling to many types of birds and insects. Huge flocks of birds draw large geometrical patterns on the sky and when they are grounded they form a milling winged mob teeming at the seams.
Saras Crane and other birds with long necks and elongated necks prey on fishes and small insects in the water and the marshes. The area sometimes is echoed with the orchestra provided by thousands of birds making their own unique calls and sounds, but all seem to synchronize with
ease, instead of being a noise.

Geese, flamingoes, pelicans, egrets, herons, spoonbills, ducks, whistling teals and many other migratory birds nest and breed in the lap of nature’s exuberance, creating magical experiences for all kinds of birders and keen avian photographers.         
Look out for: Flamingoes, Pelicans, Egrets, Herons, Spoonbills and Whistling Teals
Be one of few to record: Egyptian Vultures and Saras Crane (world’s tallest flying bird)
Seasons: Winter
Recommended time in the field: 1 Day
Accommodation: Ahmedabad (30 km)
Other attractions: Driving down to Thol from Ahmedabad is in itself attractive with scope for spotting birds as you near the sanctuary

Lothal - 'City of Dead'

People Typically  spend Up to 2 Hour Hear.
Museum Visiting time 10 AM - 5 PM.

 Dockyard of Lothal.

Lothal is one of the most prominent cities of the ancient Indus valley civilization, and also Lothal is Oldest Ancient City In Gujarat. located in the Bhāl region of the modern state of Gujarāt and dating from 3700 BCE. Lothal has status of the leading center of trade in the bygone times. It was actively involved in the trade of beads, gems and expensive ornaments that were exported to West Asia and Africa. people of lothal got good name and fame from his Techniques. People are of the say that, the scientists of Lothal were the ones to initiate the study stars and advanced navigation.

     Lothal is connected to the Ahmedabad city via road and railways. if you are History Lover Then lothal is good place for you. The archaeological excavations that were carried out led to the finding of a township, dock, mound and a marketplace. Areas lying nearby the excavated sites consist of an archaeological museum, where you can take a look at the various Indus-era antiquities. So, if you have spare time, Lothal is a great destination that can be included in your sightseeing trip of Ahmedabad.

Saputara

One of the few hillstations in Gujarat, Saputara is situated in the heart of Dangs district, Saputara is home to numerous attractions like national parks, temples, gardens and museums. Located at an elevation of 1,000 m above sea level, Saputara has a number of viewpoints that offer beautiful views of the entire town. Saputara is literally means the 'abode of serpents'. 

Saputara is located on the Maharashtra-Gujarat border. This makes Saputara a popular tourist’s destination for travelers from both Gujarat and Maharashtra. Saputara tour offers many different places to visit, such as Saputara Lake for hiring sailboats, rowing boats and paddle-boats to enjoy boating, Sun Rise and Sun Set Points to give panoramic views of the sun. There are also various gardens are located here like Lake Garden, Step Garden and Rose Garden. Another famous attraction of Saputara is Honey Bees Centre, where honey bees are nurtured and the purest form of honey is extracted. It has a special mythological significance, for it was one of the abodes of Lord Rama during his 14 year exile in the thick forests of this hillstation. The hamlet has a unique deity of a serpent on the banks of the River Sarpaganga which is worshipped by the locals and is a splenid site.  The hill station also houses one of the longest ropeways in India, known as the ‘Pushpak Ropeway’. Saputara blessed with exhilarating natural beauty, the town has verdant forests, gorgeous waterfalls and a plethora of lush gardens. Saputara is considered as one of the rich tourist spots in India and a paradise for the lover's of nature.

Tourism places of Saputara are:

Artists Village, Boating Club, Echo Point, Forest Nursery, Forest Log huts, Hatgadh Fort, Honey Bees Centre, Lake View Garden, Museum, Nageshwar Temple, Purna Sanctuary, Pandava caves, Ropeway, Rose Garden, Step Garden, Saputara Lake, Sunset Point, Sunrise Point, Step Garden, Snake of Saputara, Town view Point, Vansda National Park, Valley view point, Religious Attraction, Shopping Malls, Mini-Aquarium, Millenium Garden, Table Point, Governor Hill, Swami Narayan Mandir, Brahmakumari's Art Gallery, Jain Temple etc. The climate of Saputara remains pleasant around the year therefore attracts a crowd of tourists throughout the year.