Kutch Bustard Sanctuary

Kutch Bustard Sanctuary

About the Park

Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
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Tiny Kachchh Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary was declared as a sanctuary in July 1992. Endangered species like lesser florican, chinkara and wolf inhabit this area. This bustard has the rare distinction of being the heaviest flying bird.

Fauna

Important animals : Wolf, caracal, desert cat, jackal, hyena, fox, mongoose, bluebull, chinkara, spiny tailed lizard, royal snake etc.

Important birds : Great Indian Bustards, lesser floricans, houbara bustards, harriers, common cranes, black partridges, sand grouses etc.

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Location
Sanctuary area
Nalia taluka, Kachchh district 2.03 sq. Km

Contact

Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Kachchh (West) Forest Division,
Bhuj, Kachchh
Gujarat
Phone: (O) 02832 230766

Tourist Guide

Reach by air

  • The Nearest airport is Bhuj (110 kms).
  • Ahmedabad (500 kms.)
  • Nakhatrana (60 kms.)

Reach by bus

  • The Nearest bus station is Nalia (20 kms).

Reach by train

The Nearest Railway station is:

  • Nalia - 20 kms.

Best time to visit

  • Rainy season to winter

Nearest places to visit

  • Chhari Dund wetland- 70 km. from Bhuj

Accomodation

  • Hotels at Bhuj, Nalia and Nakhatrana