Recommended for All Ages.
Popularly known as LRK, this unique ecosystem is extremely important as it supports the very unique wildlife of this region. Spreading across nearly 5000 square kilometres, LRK is the only place on this planet where the Asiatic Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) still lives.
LRK, because of its proximity to the Gulf of Kutch and geographical location, lies on the migration route of many bird species. Every winter this desert mudflat ecosystem is flocked with more than 50000 winged migrants, visiting LRK from different parts of the world, viz. - Egypt, Iraq, Tibet, Siberia and Europe. LRK is undoubtedly one of the best places to observe and study migratory birds. Due to its unique flat land, visibility is not a problem.
Apart from the birds, LRK is also home to different species of mammals - Desert and Indian Fox, Jackal, Nilgai and Wolf are to name a few.
Apart from the wildlife seen here, one more important reason to visit LRK is ‘Salt’. Salt forms an important and unavoidable component of our day to day life. LRK has been a traditional salt producing area and contributes to about 21% of salt production in India ! The economy of 107 villages that surround LRK is dependant on salt.
About 50,000 salt farmers (Agarias) are engaged in salt farming activity every year from September to March.
- Action-packed itinerary
- Abundant birdlife
- Five Jeep Safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch
- One birding session at Thol Wetlands
- One birding session at Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
- Witness rare flora and fauna of the Rann
- Fantastic photographic opportunities
- Last Home for the rare Asiatic Wild Ass
- Group will be led by Mr. Rahul Rao!
Day 1: Assemble at Ahmedabad Early morning visit to the Thol Wetlands for Birding.Post-breakfast transfer to Little Rann of Kutch (LRK). Arrive at the resort for a hot lunch. Later this afternoon, embark on an exciting jeep safari in the unique landscape! The barren, blindingly white land of Little Rann is nature at its harshest and most compelling, and home to India’s last remaining population of Khur (Asiatic wild ass). Dinner and overnight stay at a resort near LRK.
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 2: Explore the unique landscape of the Little Rann of Kutch with morning and evening jeep safaris. All meals and overnight stay at a resort near Little Rann of Kutch.
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Explore the unique landscape of the Little Rann of Kutch with morning and evening jeep safaris. All meals and overnight stay at a resort near Little Rann of Kutch.
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Early morning departure to Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary with packed breakfast. Drop off to Ahmedabad airport by 12 noon. End of services.
(Meals Included: Breakfast).
What is included in the tour
- Surface transport by AC Vehicle (Ex-Ahmedabad)
- Accommodation at a resort at LRK on a twin-sharing basis.
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as mentioned in the itinerary
- 5 Jeep safaris in LRK.
- Entry fees at LRK
- Entry Fees at Nalsarovar & Thol Bird Sanctuaries.
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any airfare / Rail fare to and from Ahmedabad
- Bottled Water, any kind of beverages.
- Personal Expenses.
- Camera Charges.
- Medical expenses.
- Tips.
- Insurance of any kind.
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Charges included’.
- Goods and Service Tax.
