Boats setting out at sunrise on the shallow lake at Nal Sarovar

Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar · Wetland bird sanctuary (Ramsar site)

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary group trip guide

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary: Wetland bird sanctuary (Ramsar site) in Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar. From Ahmedabad it is 63 km by road, 1.5–2.5 hours in a group vehicle with stops. Groups give it half a day. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Ahmedabad costs ₹6,800–8,400 for a same-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.

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From Ahmedabad
63 km by road
Time to give it
Half a day
Best season
November to February
Fare from Ahmedabad
₹6,800–8,400 round trip (Oct 2026)
Nearest airport
Ahmedabad (AMD)

Nal Sarovar is a large shallow lake west of Ahmedabad, protected as a bird sanctuary and listed as a Ramsar wetland of international importance since 2012.

In winter it fills with migratory birds, including flamingos and pelicans; boats take visitors out on the water.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary from each city, from the tables below.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Ahmedabad → Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

₹6,800–8,400

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 63 km one way · 1 day, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

Why groups go

A winter morning trip from Ahmedabad for families, photographers and nature clubs; start early, when birds are most active.

Wildlife & nature

How far is Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Road distance from our route catalog, one way.

Road distance to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
FromRoad kmWith stopsDetails
Ahmedabad63 km1.5–2.5 h–

Group fares from Ahmedabad

Round trip with driver, 1 day, by vehicle.

Ahmedabad to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary: round-trip fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 1 day
SUV / Innova6–7₹4,700–6,300
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹5,800–7,400
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹6,800–8,400
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹7,900–10,000
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹15,000–20,200

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a day trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

When to go and how long

  • Best season: November to February.
  • Time to give it: Half a day.
  • Who goes: Birdwatchers, Families, Photographers.

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Arriving from abroad or another state

  • Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD). International flights land at Ahmedabad (AMD).
  • Nearest railway station: Ahmedabad Junction.
  • Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
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Official pages and sources

Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.

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Questions groups ask

Ahmedabad thi Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary ketlu km? (How far is Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary from Ahmedabad?)

63 km by road: 1.5–2.5 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour). Road distance from our route catalog.

Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?

Ahmedabad se Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary round trip (63 km ek taraf, 1 din): 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400, 40–49 seater bus ₹15,000–20,200. Yeh Oct 2026 ka andaaza hai, driver ke saath. Asli rate ke liye trip post karein.

What does a group trip to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary cost?

Round trip from Ahmedabad with driver: SUV / Innova ₹4,700–6,300; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹5,800–7,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹6,800–8,400; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹7,900–10,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹15,000–20,200. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

How many days do we need for Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary?

Half a day. With the drive from Ahmedabad, plan a day trip, or 2 days to see more in all. A winter morning trip from Ahmedabad for families, photographers and nature clubs; start early, when birds are most active.

When is the best time to visit Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary?

November to February.

Which vehicle for our group?

4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.

How do we reach Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary from abroad?

Nearest airport: Ahmedabad (AMD). Nearest railway station: Ahmedabad Junction. Ahmedabad (AMD) is Gujarat's main international airport; operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.

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