Nal Sarovar is a natural lake, spread across a sprawling area
of over 116 sq. km. The place is located about 70km from Ahmedabad
and is famous for housing vivid migrating birds. A large number
migratory birds from Siberia visit this place every year.
Flocks of flamingos, a great variety of ducks, geese and pelican are
some of the major attractions of the place. This water bird
sanctuary is like a fairyland for birds here and looks picturesque
during full moon nights.
A large number of islets also dot this region. Most prominent among
these islets houses ancient idol of goddess Hinglaj and Bhurekha.
Villagers from adjoining places come here annually to offer prayer
to the goddess. Bird viewing can be enslaving experience here.
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