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	'''~~[[Nalgonda\|~~Nal]] Sarovar Bird Sanctuary''', consisting primarily of a {{Convert\|120.82\|km2\|adj=on}} [[lake]] and ambient [[marshes]], is situated about 64 km to the west of [[Ahmedabad]] near Sanand Village, in the [[Gujarat]] state of [[India]]. Mainly inhabited by [[migratory birds]] in [[winter]] and [[Spring (season)\|spring]], it is the largest [[wetland]] bird [[sanctuary]] in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Forest Environment Department {{!}} Wildlife {{!}} Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary\|url = http://gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in/wildlife/national-park/wildlife-nal-sarovar.htm\|website = gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in\|access-date = 2015-07-22}}</ref>		'''Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary''', consisting primarily of a {{Convert\|120.82\|km2\|adj=on}} [[lake]] and ambient [[marshes]], is situated about 64 km to the west of [[Ahmedabad]] near Sanand Village, in the [[Gujarat]] state of [[India]]. Mainly inhabited by [[migratory birds]] in [[winter]] and [[Spring (season)\|spring]], it is the largest [[wetland]] bird [[sanctuary]] in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.<ref>{{Cite web\|title = Forest Environment Department {{!}} Wildlife {{!}} Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary\|url = http://gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in/wildlife/national-park/wildlife-nal-sarovar.htm\|website = gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in\|access-date = 2015-07-22}}</ref>

	The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants and animals. Besides a few [[mammalian]] species including the endangered [[Indian wild ass\|wild ass]] and the [[black buck]], its [[migratory bird]] population includes [[Pelican\|rosy pelicans]], [[flamingo]]es, [[white stork]]s, [[brahminy duck]]s and [[heron]]s. Thousands of migratory [[waterfowl]] flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian [[monsoon]] season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the [[wading birds]] that feed in the shallow waters. Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring. It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds. Winter migrants from the north including [[purple moorhen]], [[pelicans]], [[lesser flamingos]] and [[greater flamingos]], [[white stork]]s, four species of [[bitterns]], [[crakes]], [[grebes]], brahminy ducks([[Ruddy shelduck]]) and [[herons]] visit Nal Sarovar. Between November and February, the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by personal vehicle, taxi, as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation. Vehicles are available from parking to the lake site which is approx 1 km.{{citation needed\|date=July 2016}}		The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants and animals. Besides a few [[mammalian]] species including the endangered [[Indian wild ass\|wild ass]] and the [[black buck]], its [[migratory bird]] population includes [[Pelican\|rosy pelicans]], [[flamingo]]es, [[white stork]]s, [[brahminy duck]]s and [[heron]]s. Thousands of migratory [[waterfowl]] flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian [[monsoon]] season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the [[wading birds]] that feed in the shallow waters. Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring. It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds. Winter migrants from the north including [[purple moorhen]], [[pelicans]], [[lesser flamingos]] and [[greater flamingos]], [[white stork]]s, four species of [[bitterns]], [[crakes]], [[grebes]], brahminy ducks([[Ruddy shelduck]]) and [[herons]] visit Nal Sarovar. Between November and February, the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by personal vehicle, taxi, as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation. Vehicles are available from parking to the lake site which is approx 1 km.{{citation needed\|date=July 2016}}

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{{Designation list
| designation1 = Ramsar
| designation1_offname = Nalsarovar
| designation1_date = 24 September 2012
| designation1_number = 2078<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nalsarovar|website=[[Ramsar Convention|Ramsar]] Sites Information Service|url=https://rsis.ramsar.org/ris/2078|access-date=25 April 2018}}</ref>}}
[[Image:Map Guj Nat Parks Sanctuary.png|thumb|right|Map location – Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary]]
[[File:Nal Sarovar-8972.jpg|thumb|Boats leave at sunrise to go bird-watching.]]
[[File:A Green Bee eater in Gujarat India.jpg|thumb|Merops orientalis at Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary]]
'''[[Nalgonda|Nal]] Sarovar Bird Sanctuary''', consisting primarily of a {{Convert|120.82|km2|adj=on}} [[lake]] and ambient [[marshes]], is situated about 64 km to the west of [[Ahmedabad]] near Sanand Village, in the [[Gujarat]] state of [[India]]. Mainly inhabited by [[migratory birds]] in [[winter]] and [[Spring (season)|spring]], it is the largest [[wetland]] bird [[sanctuary]] in Gujarat, and one of the largest in India. It was declared a bird sanctuary in April 1969.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Forest Environment Department {{!}} Wildlife {{!}} Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary|url = http://gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in/wildlife/national-park/wildlife-nal-sarovar.htm|website = gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in|access-date = 2015-07-22}}</ref>

The lake attracts over 210 species of birds in the winter, and harbors a variety of plants and animals. Besides a few [[mammalian]] species including the endangered [[Indian wild ass|wild ass]] and the [[black buck]], its [[migratory bird]] population includes [[Pelican|rosy pelicans]], [[flamingo]]es, [[white stork]]s, [[brahminy duck]]s and [[heron]]s. Thousands of migratory [[waterfowl]] flock to this sanctuary just after the Indian [[monsoon]] season. The shallow area and ponds on the outer fringes of the lake attract the [[wading birds]] that feed in the shallow waters. Millions of birds visit the bird sanctuary in winter and spring. It harbors over 250 species of wetland birds. Winter migrants from the north including [[purple moorhen]], [[pelicans]], [[lesser flamingos]] and [[greater flamingos]], [[white stork]]s, four species of [[bitterns]], [[crakes]], [[grebes]], brahminy ducks([[Ruddy shelduck]]) and [[herons]] visit Nal Sarovar. Between November and February, the lake is home to vast flocks of indigenous and migratory birds. Ducks, geese, pelicans and flamingos are best seen early in the morning and in the evening and the sanctuary is best visited as a day excursion by personal vehicle, taxi, as buses are infrequent and there is no convenient accommodation. Vehicles are available from parking to the lake site which is approx 1 km.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

Hours for visiting the lake are 6 am to 5:30 pm. There is an entry fee per visitor and camera, however for boating one needs to negotiate with the local boatmen, though prescribed rates are mentioned at the gate. The best time to reach there is just before sunrise as the lake is calm and quiet and flock of birds waiting for their regular food. The water in the lake is about 4 feet deep. Visitors can take a horse ride with a number of horses at the lakeside.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

Migrating Aamin bhai shepherds populate the islands of the lake and on the banks are the Padhars, who are [[folk dancers]], artisans and boatmen. One can hire country boats on the lake for bird viewing, and picnic at shacks the on the islands.{{citation needed|date=July 2016}}

==Interactive interpretation center==
The interpretation center, Abhiruchi Kendra, was developed at a cost of Rs. 42 lakhs including Rs. 15 lakhs for kiosks. So far 225 types of birds are recorded in Nal Sarovar area. 140 of them are water-birds and 70 of them are migratory. Out of these 70, only 25 to 30 are easily observed by the visitors and tourists. The interpretation center focuses on these 30 species. Some of the species are flamingo, pelican, [[egret]], [[heron]], [[ducks]], [[cormorant]], [[Crane (bird)|crane]]. Migratory birds' travel distance, place of origin, cross-section prototype of Nal Sarovar’s under water life are exhibited in the center. A reverse osmosis plant is also set up to offer pure drinking water to visitors.<ref>[http://deshgujarat.com/2009/02/25/new-tourist-facilities-at-nal-sarovar-bird-centuryvideo/ New Nal Sarovar interpretation center is now open]</ref>

==Declaration as "Ramsar Convention" site==
It was proposed as a "[[List of Ramsar wetlands of international importance|Ramsar Convention site - Wetland of International importance]]".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110811033743/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2002-02-17/ahmedabad/27137251_1_nal-sarovar-ramsar-wetland-sites Ramsar site status sought for Nal Sarovar]; By Sajid Shaikh, TNN, 17 February 2002, Times of India</ref><ref>[http://www.birdlife.org/action/change/ramsar/ibas_ramsar_asia/11_India.pdf Ramsar designation of IBA lacking (159 IBAs); Important Bird Areas and potential Ramsar Sites in Asia – India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103223724/http://www.birdlife.org/action/change/ramsar/ibas_ramsar_asia/11_India.pdf |date=2009-01-03 }}; 31 August 2005; birdlife.org</ref>

Nalsarovar was declared as a Ramsar site on 24 September 2012.

==See also==
* [[Arid Forest Research Institute]]
* [[Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary]]

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary}}
* [http://gujenvfor.gswan.gov.in/wildlife/national-park/wildlife-nal-sarovar.htm Nal Sarovar Birds Sanctuary]
* [http://gujaratforest.gov.in/wildlife/nal_sarovar1.htm Official websites: Forests & Environment Department; State Government of Gujarat, India]

{{Bird Sanctuaries}}
{{Ramsar sites in India}}

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[[Category:Bird sanctuaries of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad district]]
[[Category:Lakes of Gujarat]]
[[Category:Ramsar sites in India]]
[[Category:2012 establishments in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 2012]]

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->Zalaps: Removed wrong link of nalagonda AP.

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