The Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar

The Blackbuck National Park, Velavadar is the sanctuary for Blackbuck in India, and the precious wild animals inhabit as well. Spread out over 34 square kilometres, Velavadar is divided into two parts separated by a road: the Grassland Area and the Wetland Area. The grasslands, which constitute the blackbuck’s habitat, are among the most photographed areas of the national park. Over 5,000 members of the threatened species of Indian blackbuck congregate in the vast, open grasslands of Velavadar. For birders, Velavadar is a particularly good place to see grassland species including numerous varieties of larks, pipits, sandgrouse, francolins, quails, and bushchats. Winter certainly is the best time to come if you are an avid birdwatcher, with many migratory waterbirds and waders making the national park their home during these months (Nov to Mar).