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Thol Wild Life Sanctuary
About the Sanctuary
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A shallow water reservoir and predominantly open water area, without island, reed beds give it a distinct ambience. This man-made wetland, declared as a sanctuary in November 1988, has high conservation value. The tallest flying bird of the world Sarus crane inhabits this area and is found in good number.
Large number of waterfowls gets attracted to this site due to the agricultural fields surrounding the lake, which provide sufficient food to them. The lake is also surrounded by good tree covers. There are more than 80 species of waterfowls reported at Thol.
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Location
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Sanctuary area
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Kadi taluka, Mehsana district
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6.99sq. km
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Flora
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Emergent and floating aquatic plants are there at Thol Bird Sanctuary alongwith some terrestrial trees and herbs such as desi baval, bor, neem, vad, pilu, gando baval, kerdo etc.
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Fauna
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High species diversity of water birds is the main attraction for an eco-tourist.
Important birds :
Cranes, geese, flamingoes, pelicans, egrets, herons, spoonbills, ducks, whistling teals etc.
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Contact
Deputy Conservator of Forests, Ahmedabad,
Thol Bird Sanctuary,
Near Mamlatdar Ofice,
Sanand-382110.
Ahmedabad. Gujarat.
Phone: (O) 079 223500
Tourist Guide
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Reach by air
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The Nearest airport is Ahmedabad (40 kms).
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Reach by bus
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The Nearest bus station is Ahmedabad (40 kms).
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Reach by train
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The Nearest Railway station are:
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Ahmedabad - 40 kms.
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Kadi - 55 kms.
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Best time to visit
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From November to mid February
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Nearest places to visit
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Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.
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Indroda Nature Park, Gandhinagar (managed by GEER Foundation)-50 km. Nalsarovar.
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Accomodation
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Good hotels in Ahmedabad.
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