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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

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BLACK
BUCK

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DEERS AND
ANTELOPES

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INDIAN
WOLVES

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INDIAN HARES
AND JUNGLE CATS

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INDIAN
FOX

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BIRDS OF
PREY

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NEAREST AIRPORT

Ahmedabad   I   150 km   I   3 hours

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MAJOR CITIES

Ahmedabad (150 km)   I   Vadodara (170 km)

Rajkot (180 km)

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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

The Blackbuck Lodge.avif

THE
BLACKBUCK
LODGE

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THE
BLACKBUCK
TRAILS

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