Vadhvana Lake Dabhoi - Wadhwana Bird Sanctuary

Vadhvana Bird Sanctuary

A huge water reservoir to make provision for irrigating nearby fields or a vast wetland, are synonymous with Vadhvana. Located at a short distance of 40 kms from Vadodara City and 112 kms from Ahmedabad, Vadhvana is well connected through rail and air, nearest railway stations and airports being at Vadodara and Ahmedabad respectively.

Vadhvana Lake Dabhoi Gujarat

Also, known as Vadhvana, it is the second largest lake in Gujarat and was built at the initiative of Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad, the then King of the State of Vadodara. Vadhvana is famous as an irrigation reservoir and has been acting as water source for 25 nearby villages. It is located at a distance of 10 kms from Dabhoi and 20kms from the famous Jambughoda Sanctuary. The wetland is a popular sightseeing spot because of the natural beauty and for a great number of birds that flock the region. The prominent bird species include Stork, Tern, Ibis and Spoonbill.

Since, many migratory birds flock the region during winters, it is a great eco tourism spot as well. The major months, which see the bird movement to this area, are October to March, when the place hosts numerous birds from all over the world, and this is hence, the best time to visit the place.

There are great arrangements for camping at the site, to boost tourism and improve regional economy. The campsite provides facilities for orientation at the centre, cottage or tent facilities as per the patron’s adventurous spirits, bird watching towers, boat rides till the wetland to enhance the bird watching experience for the visitors and separate camp fire facilities as well.