Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
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SunaliModi
Ahmedabad, India627 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
You can plan a one day picnic from Ahmedabad, but it would be little different if you can stay for a night. Desert safari is a totally different here. We saw wild ass, owls, nilgai, harrier and fox too.. Salt making is also a totally different from sea salt making, process we saw here. Flamingos stays here for 365days. Morning and evening safari experience are very different.
Written December 17, 2021
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RohitA74
Redmond, WA70 contributions
Dec 2019
Saw 5-6 Indian wild ass animals, hundreds of flemingos were a sight to behold but were too distant and we were not armed with right binoculars too. All in all - an ok place. Certainly very clean place unlike someone has noted in their reviews.
Written February 17, 2020
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MaithiliSave
Mumbai, India201 contributions
Dec 2021 • Friends
Good place
We were on a birding trip to LRK.
We did 4 safaris. Spotted wild ass in action. Our guides (also drivers) from Royal Safari Camp Hotel were really good at sighting birds specially raptors.Wild Ass Sanctuary is at 15 mins drive from the Hotel.
We had an amazing birding experience… spotted around 80 bird species. Red breasted goose was the highlight of the trip.
We enjoyed a lot.
We were on a birding trip to LRK.
We did 4 safaris. Spotted wild ass in action. Our guides (also drivers) from Royal Safari Camp Hotel were really good at sighting birds specially raptors.Wild Ass Sanctuary is at 15 mins drive from the Hotel.
We had an amazing birding experience… spotted around 80 bird species. Red breasted goose was the highlight of the trip.
We enjoyed a lot.
Written December 6, 2021
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Pheno2012
Pune43 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
The Indian Wildass Sanctuary in the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) should be on the must-do list of all adventure and wildlife travellers. It is different from any wildlife sanctuary in India. Can you imagine a sanctuary that is practically treeless and where the terrain looks like moonscape? Amazing.
Located about 170 kms from Ahmedabad on an excellent four-laned road (SH 947), the best place to stay in the Eco Camp at Jogad village, run by an ardent naturalist named Devjibhai Dhamecha. The camp, where we stayed, offers clean and simple accommodation with all the basic amenities and very good vegetarian food. Best of all, the sanctuary begins bang opposite the gate of the camp!! There are other resorts at Bajana gate, but these are very commercial, expensive and more for pure revellers than serious travellers. The choice is yours.
Devjibhai and his son Ajay, who run the camp, are not only very friendly and amenable, but are also extremely knowledgeable about the geography, flora and fauna of LRK. They have a fleet of jeeps which takes you on safaris inside the sanctuary. They also arrange the permits. The tariffs for the accommodation and safaris are reasonable.The morning safari is generally for watching birds and the evening one for animals. Complete details of the camp may be found at the website www.littlerann.com.
The Indian Wildass (Equus hemionus khur) is found nowhere else in the world and LRK is its last refuge. It is a very handsome animal, which looks more like a horse. They move about in small herds although some males prefer to graze alone. Although they do not allow you to come very close, it is fascinating to watch them. Carry a good pair of binoculars - and of course, your camera. Nilgai, desert fox and the Indian wolf can also be spotted.
The terrain is practically treeless, except for clumps of babool trees and it is a wonderful experience to see miles and miles of flat land, broken only by salt pans and some low hills. While it is marshy in the rainy season, it is smooth as a highway in the dry season. You can experience some marvellous sunsets.
The other memorable experience is to go on safari to a large water body, which is teeming with both migratory and local birds. Flamigoes, pelicans, ducks, teals, plovers, eagles, ibis, stilts, cranes, sandgrouse, francolins and may other species can be spotted, especially in winter from October to March. The sheer variety of bird life leaves one staggered.
If you are short of time, the ideal itinerary is to reach LRK by afternoon, do the evening safari, stay overnight, do the morning safari and leave after an early lunch. If time is not a problem, plan to stay for two nights. Overall, strongly recommended.
Located about 170 kms from Ahmedabad on an excellent four-laned road (SH 947), the best place to stay in the Eco Camp at Jogad village, run by an ardent naturalist named Devjibhai Dhamecha. The camp, where we stayed, offers clean and simple accommodation with all the basic amenities and very good vegetarian food. Best of all, the sanctuary begins bang opposite the gate of the camp!! There are other resorts at Bajana gate, but these are very commercial, expensive and more for pure revellers than serious travellers. The choice is yours.
Devjibhai and his son Ajay, who run the camp, are not only very friendly and amenable, but are also extremely knowledgeable about the geography, flora and fauna of LRK. They have a fleet of jeeps which takes you on safaris inside the sanctuary. They also arrange the permits. The tariffs for the accommodation and safaris are reasonable.The morning safari is generally for watching birds and the evening one for animals. Complete details of the camp may be found at the website www.littlerann.com.
The Indian Wildass (Equus hemionus khur) is found nowhere else in the world and LRK is its last refuge. It is a very handsome animal, which looks more like a horse. They move about in small herds although some males prefer to graze alone. Although they do not allow you to come very close, it is fascinating to watch them. Carry a good pair of binoculars - and of course, your camera. Nilgai, desert fox and the Indian wolf can also be spotted.
The terrain is practically treeless, except for clumps of babool trees and it is a wonderful experience to see miles and miles of flat land, broken only by salt pans and some low hills. While it is marshy in the rainy season, it is smooth as a highway in the dry season. You can experience some marvellous sunsets.
The other memorable experience is to go on safari to a large water body, which is teeming with both migratory and local birds. Flamigoes, pelicans, ducks, teals, plovers, eagles, ibis, stilts, cranes, sandgrouse, francolins and may other species can be spotted, especially in winter from October to March. The sheer variety of bird life leaves one staggered.
If you are short of time, the ideal itinerary is to reach LRK by afternoon, do the evening safari, stay overnight, do the morning safari and leave after an early lunch. If time is not a problem, plan to stay for two nights. Overall, strongly recommended.
Written March 8, 2015
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sanjayvora45
Ahmedabad, India676 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
About Sanctuary -
1) Location : 100 km from Ahmedabad.
2) Route : Ahmedabad-Viramgam-Malvan cross road (34 km after viramgam and its
not malvan town) - Bajana
3) Animal to see : Wild Donkey, Nilgiri, Fox, different migratory bird species like
the Pelicans, Flamingos, Cranes and Ducks
4) Ideal Time to Visit : December to Febuary
This sanctuary is part of the Little Rann of Kutch which is essentially a marshland in monsoon but gets dried up in winter.
Rather than staying at Bajana (which is a entry point for the little rann), I would recommend to stay at Ahmedabad. Because there are few decent resort near bajana and they are over priced - they are catering mostly foreigner. Take early ride from ahmedabad to Bajana and reach around 7.30 am at sanctuary gate. Road from ahmedabad to bajana is 4-line. private jeep takes around 1500 to 2000 bucks for whole day in sanctuary. There are no govt. gypsy is availabe. They take only entry charges. How ever if you have your own vehicle (must be sturdy like jeep or Innova) than you can ride with your vehicle. Guide is available at the entrance for 500 to 600 bucks.
It is very amazing to see how this wild donkey can survive and flourished in barren land with minimum water and food. There is a vast marshland water body which is a home for migratory birds.
10 km from bajana towards place called patadi you can go for salt maker field in desert. There are lot of salt processing factory. Watching sun set in this desert is also must do act.
1) Location : 100 km from Ahmedabad.
2) Route : Ahmedabad-Viramgam-Malvan cross road (34 km after viramgam and its
not malvan town) - Bajana
3) Animal to see : Wild Donkey, Nilgiri, Fox, different migratory bird species like
the Pelicans, Flamingos, Cranes and Ducks
4) Ideal Time to Visit : December to Febuary
This sanctuary is part of the Little Rann of Kutch which is essentially a marshland in monsoon but gets dried up in winter.
Rather than staying at Bajana (which is a entry point for the little rann), I would recommend to stay at Ahmedabad. Because there are few decent resort near bajana and they are over priced - they are catering mostly foreigner. Take early ride from ahmedabad to Bajana and reach around 7.30 am at sanctuary gate. Road from ahmedabad to bajana is 4-line. private jeep takes around 1500 to 2000 bucks for whole day in sanctuary. There are no govt. gypsy is availabe. They take only entry charges. How ever if you have your own vehicle (must be sturdy like jeep or Innova) than you can ride with your vehicle. Guide is available at the entrance for 500 to 600 bucks.
It is very amazing to see how this wild donkey can survive and flourished in barren land with minimum water and food. There is a vast marshland water body which is a home for migratory birds.
10 km from bajana towards place called patadi you can go for salt maker field in desert. There are lot of salt processing factory. Watching sun set in this desert is also must do act.
Written May 31, 2017
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India8,268 contributions
Jan 2018
This sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch. Spread over 4954 sq. km, it is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. It is slightly difficult to get the location as people are not aware of this place. While returning from Bhuj towards Ahmedabad, after crossing the city Dhrangadhra , go 32km on NH947 village Malvan, turn left for village Bajana on State Highway 19 and go around 6km. One can see the sign board on left side for the office and reception centre of this wildlife sanctuary. Take gate pass after paying some amount. You can move in your vehicle inside the sanctuary. Tour guide is must to explain and spot the wild animals and migratory birds. The sanctuary is around 2-3 km further on SH19 on the left hand side. It took around 2 hrs to cover 10-15km of the small area. This wildlife sanctuary was established in 1972. The sanctuary is one of the last places on earth where this endangered animal can be spotted.
Written September 6, 2018
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raj1951
Ahmedabad District, India27 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Though named as Sanctuary for a particular animal ( Tripadvisor filter accuses me of profanity if I use proper name of the sanctuary!), this vast swamp is a complete eco-experience. Its mud flats create beautiful mirages. Its wetlands are full of water fowls and its acacia bushes are teeming with birds. We saw eagles, hawks, flamingos, pelicans, spoonbills,cranes and herons apart from the animal that the sanctuary is famous for.
We visited the sanctuary on a working day in December and were spared the annoying crowds of casual visitors. Reaching at 8 AM, we had to rouse the gentleman manning forest department office at the entrance of the sanctuary at Bajana village and , though the sanctuary opens at 7 AM. One needs a permit, issued at the forest office, to enter the sanctuary.A four hour permit costs Rs. 200 for Indian citizens and includes entry fee for the vehicle. Though there is fee for the camera, compact cameras are simply waved through. A guide will costs another Rs. 200. The roads inside the sanctuary are simply tracks in mud and can be rough for city sedans. Better to have a rugged, open vehicle.
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While it is possible to drive from Ahmadabad (around 100 km) and return the same day, one can stay at many "Desert" resorts that have come up close to the sanctuary and use vehicles and guide provided by them.
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We visited the sanctuary on a working day in December and were spared the annoying crowds of casual visitors. Reaching at 8 AM, we had to rouse the gentleman manning forest department office at the entrance of the sanctuary at Bajana village and , though the sanctuary opens at 7 AM. One needs a permit, issued at the forest office, to enter the sanctuary.A four hour permit costs Rs. 200 for Indian citizens and includes entry fee for the vehicle. Though there is fee for the camera, compact cameras are simply waved through. A guide will costs another Rs. 200. The roads inside the sanctuary are simply tracks in mud and can be rough for city sedans. Better to have a rugged, open vehicle.
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While it is possible to drive from Ahmadabad (around 100 km) and return the same day, one can stay at many "Desert" resorts that have come up close to the sanctuary and use vehicles and guide provided by them.
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Written December 5, 2014
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ashok123w
Raipur, India286 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We stayed at Devjibhais resort on the periphery of the sanctuary.
Next morning we took a whole day jeep safari to the sanctuary.
The jeep ride was bone rattling but well worth it.
We got to see numerous herds of wildat very close range.
Lots of nilgais and an assortment of birds too.
To cap it all we got to see flamingoes nesting in a nearby lake.
A visit to this sanctuary is a must.
Next morning we took a whole day jeep safari to the sanctuary.
The jeep ride was bone rattling but well worth it.
We got to see numerous herds of wildat very close range.
Lots of nilgais and an assortment of birds too.
To cap it all we got to see flamingoes nesting in a nearby lake.
A visit to this sanctuary is a must.
Written June 4, 2015
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agexplorer
Pune, India57 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Dry vast landscapes with and without any life
easily seen here : wild donkey, neel gai and other animals
Lots of migratory birds in winter - flamingoes, pelicans, storcks.
Eagles and owls
easily seen here : wild donkey, neel gai and other animals
Lots of migratory birds in winter - flamingoes, pelicans, storcks.
Eagles and owls
Written March 31, 2015
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Let's Go Sightseeing
Noida, India2,910 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This is, of course, not a popular sanctuary because, well, who would want to waste time seeing donkeys? I wish people had more aesthetic sense. We loved every bit of the sanctuary. The wild donkeys themselves are beautiful muscular creatures. They seem completely at ease in human presence. They have a nice golden color which gives them charm. Apart from the wild donkeys, we also spotted shy nilgais, playful foxes, pink flamingoes & tons of birds. A great experience amidst gentle beautiful animals. A word of caution- the best time to visit is November to February. Both because migratory birds come in this time & because the rest of the year can melt you. Loved it!
Written November 8, 2014
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Hi. I want to visit this place on 31st Dec. Will it be crowded? Also how did you go for safari and how much time did u spend?
Written December 28, 2017
Safari takes 2-3 hours
Written December 29, 2017
Hi Your pictures of Kutch wild donkey sanctuary were great.I am planning to visit Indian wild donkey sanctuary in Kutch in December. I am planning to travel from Bhuj. I wanted your advice about the taxi booking and how to find a good guide for the sanctuary and good place to stay. The picture of accommodation you stayed looks very good in photo. I am also hoping to see Kalo Dungar and Dhola vira Harappan archeological site. I have about 2 -3 days in Kutch. Your advice about possible itinerary would be appreciated.
Written October 29, 2017
How much time is needed to complete wild as sanctuary with full comfort
Written January 14, 2017
i am planning to visit Wild As Sanctuary on 26th while going to Bhuj from Ahemdabad by private car. i just want to stop for 2-4 hours at this sanctuary and then move to Bhuj as per plan.
is it worth visiting? does it have good view of desert and lake? do they have veg good restaurants? any suggestion about the route or entry gate we should visit in this sanctuary?
please help and thanks in advance.
Written January 10, 2017
A Tripadvisor member
Ahmedabad, India
Yes. Area is very large around 20 sqkm, but with our car we can go only a few Kms. So check the timetable as it's close between 1 to 4 probably.
Written December 26, 2016
Can you please give me contact details of Devji Bhai of Eco Tour Camp. Am planning to visit in January 17
Written December 1, 2016
Suggest you contact Mr. Atindam Mukherjee Gen. Manager of Rann Utsav.
. He will assist you.
Written December 1, 2016
Are there no natural predators/wild cats in the Sanctuary for such abundance of grazing animals ?
Written September 5, 2016
since this is more of a dessert, you will not find wild cats like lions or leopard.
Written September 5, 2016
Hi
Friends we r planning to visit Gujarat in June by road will welcome any ideas about tourist attractions stay road conditions etc
we are from Chandigarh and plan to enter from Uadipur said
Written March 17, 2016
Roads in Gujrat are very good. June will be very hot for travel.The Indian Wild Gudhkur Sanctuary at Littlr Rann of Kutch will not be open but it is indeed a very good attraction of Gujrat.One can visit the attractions at Dwarka, Somnath, Diu , Gir forest Junagadh and Ahmedabad.
Written March 18, 2016
Hi
We are planning on travelling around Gujarat and will be coming in from Udaipur. I have been researching the destination however there is very little tourist information available. Are there any sights you recommend? What is the best way to travel around? Anything at this point would be really helpful.
Cheers!
Written January 21, 2016
the best way to travel is by road since the roads are good here. you can cover the beaches of Dwarka and go to Jamnagar view the dams. From there, you can go to Gir, please book an online Safari in advance to watch the famous lions of Gujarat.
Written September 6, 2016
How do I contact you to make a reservation?
Written December 5, 2015
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