
The Blackbuck National Park
GUJARAT'S HIDDEN WILDLIFE GEM.
Stretching across the golden grasslands of Gujarat, The Blackbuck National Park in Velavadar is a rare gem of Indian wildlife. Established in 1976 to protect the iconic blackbuck antelope, this park offers a vast, open savannah unlike dense forests, making wildlife sightings effortless. Herds of graceful blackbucks leap across the landscape, while predators like wolves and striped hyenas lurk in the shadows. The park is also a haven for migratory birds, transforming into a birdwatcher’s paradise during the winter months. Whether it’s the thrill of spotting a hunting wolf or watching the mesmerizing flight of harriers, this national park is a spectacle of speed, survival, and serenity.
Beyond the Buck
Hover over to reveal fun facts you didn't know about The Blackbuck National Park
The blackbuck made headlines in Indian pop culture! It was at the center of a high-profile legal case involving Bollywood
superstar Salman Khan, which brought global attention
to its conservation.
During full moon nights, the open landscape of the park glows in
silver light, offering a surreal
wildlife viewing experience.
Many nocturnal creatures,
including hyenas, jackals, and foxes, become more active.
Once on the brink of decline due to hunting and habitat loss, the blackbuck population has made an incredible comeback. Thanks to strict conservation efforts, their
numbers have risen from just a few
hundred to over 3,000!
Spot Them in the Wild: Blackbuck's Species
BLACK
BUCK
DEERS AND
ANTELOPES
INDIAN
WOLVES
INDIAN HARES
AND JUNGLE CATS
INDIAN
FOX
BIRDS OF
PREY

NEAREST AIRPORT
Ahmedabad I 150 km I 3 hours

MAJOR CITIES
Ahmedabad (150 km) I Vadodara (170 km)
Rajkot (180 km)

RAILWAY STATION
Dhola Junction I 48 km
1 hour
October to November
December to January
February to March
April to June
July to September
Winter
Winter
Winter
Summer
Monsoon
Min.
18°C - 20°C
5°C - 10°C
18°C - 20°C
25°C - 30°C
20°C - 25°C
Max.
30°C - 35°C
18°C - 25°C
30°C - 35°C
40°C - 45°C
30°C - 35°C
Blackbuck Through the Seasons
Full Day Safari Drive - Dawn to Dusk​
Best time to visit - November to February
Accommodations Around Blackbuck