Gujarat is, undoubtedly, among the top five destinations when it comes to wildlife photography tours in India. There are a total of four national parks and twenty-three wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat, which are the only place in the entire world to preserve the Asiatic lions. If you are a photographer, then the Gujarat wildlife photography tour is something that you should add to your bucket list. Not just Asiatic lions, this place is also famous for its Indian wild ass, migratory birds, flamingos and tigers. One of the best places for tiger tours in India, the Gujarat wildlife photography tour will bring you closer to Mother Nature.
Here are some reasons for you to be a part of the Gujarat wildlife photography tour:
• The majestic Asiatic Lions: Being a photographer, capturing the magnificence of this ferocious specious must be on your checklist, and you won’t find them anywhere but here, in Gujarat. By providing the ideal habitat for their survival, Gujarat is the only place in the world that has successfully managed to protect these species from extinction.
• The flawless Blackbuck: These fascinating creatures are found at Velavadar National Park, in Rajkot. Along with the Blackbuck, you will also be surrounded by migratory birds from Central Asia, Europe, and Siberia. Therefore, shots of this park is a must for your camera roll.
• The rare Indian Wild Ass: The Little Rann of Kutch Sanctuary within the state of Gujarat is domestic to the remaining final population of the chestnut-coloured Indian Wild Ass (khur). The sanctuary is also home to 32 mammal species and is a central breeding area for birds. Unlike maximum of the flora and fauna sanctuaries in India, this reserve is a barren region with parched grasslands that feed at least 2100 animals. It may be a unique experience for natural world photographers, who will experience a jeep safari thru this Sanctuary.
• Tiger Tours: Many national parks facilitate tiger tours in India, among which is Gujarat. Tigers can be found at the Little Rann of Kutch and the Ranthambore national parks. Although Ranthambore is in Rajasthan, it can be visited from Gujarat as well as the two share borders. Even though the tiger population is very low in Gujarat, it is still one of the best destinations for wildlife tours in India, because of the wide variety of other animals and birds.
• The Flamingo City: Gujarat is also known as the Flamingo city as it is the breeding ground for the migratory flamingo birds, placed in the areas of the Rann of Kutch. The Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary as well as The Little Rann of Kutch are known to have the largest and most popular breeding places for the lesser-known Flamingos in India.