Thol Lake

The freshwater reservoir spans 699 hectares with a 5.62-kilometer shoreline surrounded by agricultural fields, scrub forests, and marshlands.

The Gaekwad administration constructed this irrigation tank in 1912 to address water scarcity, and in 1988 authorities declared it a protected bird sanctuary.

Local farmers maintain traditional water usage rights while sharing the space with conservation efforts managed by Gujarat Forest and Irrigation departments.

Visitors can access the sanctuary daily between 6 AM and 5:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 50 rupees per person and additional charges for cameras.

The sanctuary provides habitat for 160 bird species, including endangered Sarus cranes, flamingos, and Dalmatian pelicans during winter migration periods.

Website: https://gujarattourism.com/central-zone/ahmedabad/thol-lake-sanctuary.html

GPS coordinates: 23.37500,72.62500

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45