Khavda Flamingo Colony

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India /Gujrat /Kutch /Khavda

Khavda Flamingo Colony is located at 66 kms north of Bhuj. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Khavda Flamingo Colony in Gujarat is reputed among the largest flamingo colony within the world. Each year, about half a million flamingos migrate from hotter climates to the watery expanse of this area to breed. A glimpse of this extraordinary display involves a five hour camel ride within the grueling desert conditions, creating even the avid birdwatcher consider. Other species of birdlife includes putter-fish, stork, heron, ibis, pelecaniform seabird and aquatic bird. A visit to Khavda village is a journey back in time where master crafts people from local tribes make a living out of their age-old traditional skills.

Khavda Flamingo Colony

Khavda Flamingo Colony

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private taxies are available here from railway station and airport of Bhuj.

Bus : Gujarat State transport and private buses available form Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Jodhpur.

Train : Kutch does not have a train station, and the nearest station is Bhuj, at a distance of 70 kms from Kutch. Kutch Express (Daily) and Sayaji Nagri Express (Daily) from Mumbai via Surat, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham to Bhuj. Ala Hazrat Express(Daily) from Delhi via Jaipur, Ajmer and Palanpur to Bhuj.

Air : The Nearest airport is at Bhuj, which is around 70 km from Kutch has the nearest airport and is connected directly connected with cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai. From here tourists need to either take a bus or taxi to reach town of Kutch district.

Others : The Flamingo Colony can be approached from Khavda by road and thereafter on camel back.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry your own food and plenty of water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm the price from local people.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

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