Blackbuck National Park is a national park in India, located near Velavadar, Bhavnagar District, Gujarat. The park, located in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, was established in 1976 and is around 45 kilometers from Bhavnagar, the district’s official seat. The Maharaja of the princely kingdom of Bhavnagar mostly used the 34.08 km2 territory as a “vidi” (grassland) to hunt blackbucks with his famous hunting cheetahs. To the south, it parallels the Gulf of Khambhat’s beaches. It is bordered to the north by meadows and wastelands. The national park is situated in the 4B Gujarat-Rajwada biotic province, which is part of the semi-arid biogeographic zone.

About Blackbuck National Park Velavadar

The goal of a national park is to protect species and biodiversity, therefore development, logging, poaching, hunting, and grazing on planted areas are strictly prohibited. Their limits are strongly defined. The Park is one of the best sites in the world to roost since thousands of Harriers migrate there from Central Europe for the winter. Lesser residents have an innovative method of courting.

The Parvalia and Alang rivers, which flow into the Gulf of Cambay, lie between the park and the river. During the monsoon season, the area frequently floods. The sanctuary’s southern sections have pockets of thorn forest that are ideal for bird watching, whereas the sanctuary’s northern sections are home to the majority of the blackbuck herds. The Alang River is a favored wolf habitat and forms the Park’s southern boundary. The fertile soils are supposed to have originated from the sea. The Gulf of Khambhat’s mudflats are high tide zones, and floods are common in the lower half.

Blackbuck National Park History

In July 1976, the sanctuary was first established as an 18 square kilometer protected area. In 1980, the area was increased by 16 square kilometers, bringing its total area to 34 square kilometers. Despite being one of the country’s lesser-known national parks, it is home to a diverse range of animals.

Flora and Fauna At Blackbuck National Park

The park is home to over 140 bird species, 14 species of mammals, 95 types of blooming plants, and numerous reptiles. The Blackbuck is a highly revered figure in Hindu mythology. It is known locally as Kaliyar in Gujarati. Their Sanskrit names are Saranga, Krishna Sara, and Krishna Mruga. Pelicans, flamingos, ducks, waders, coots, painted storks, white storks, sarus cranes, and other species gather at a small wetland in the park’s south. In addition to a variety of raptors like spotted and steppe eagles, the Park is home to common and demoiselle cranes.

This is a unique National Park with salty plains, shrublands, mudflats, and a unique grassland ecosystem. The vast grasslands of Velavadar are home to about a thousand blackbucks.

Blackbuck National Park Timings

Timings:- 06:30 am to 06:30 pm.

The park is open most of the year but is officially closed from June 15 to October 15 during the monsoon season.

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park Online Ticket Booking

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Best Time to Visit Blackbuck National Park

The months of December to March are the best times to visit the Blackbuck National Park.

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park Entry Fee

Tariff	Indian Rupee
LMV-Car (up to 6 people)	INR 400
Matador, Station Wagon (up to 6 people)	INR 1000
Heavy vehicle- bus (up to 60 people)	INR 3500
Per person (with prior approval)	INR 40

Blackbuck National Park Ticket Price

Guiding Fee

First 3 hours per vehicle/group	INR 400	INR 100
For each additional hour per vehicle/group	INR 50	INR 40

Photography Fee

Tariff		Indian Rupee
Photography (per trip/camera)
	Still photography	INR 200
	Documentary (with prior approval)	INR 10,000
	Feature movie (with prior approval)	INR 50,000
Deposit
	Documentary (with prior approval)	INR 30,000
	Feature movie (with prior approval)	INR 1,00,000

Other Attractions at Blackbuck National Park

• Kashtabhanjan Hanuman Mandir
• Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary
• Vishwakarma Mandir
• Tirupati Mandir
• Khodiyar Ma Temple Bhavnagar

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park Contact Number

Tel: 0278 288 0342.

Velavadar Blackbuck National Park Open or Close

Blackbuck National Park opens On 15th October.

How to Reach Velavadar Blackbuck National Park

By Road
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park has located 45km from Bhavnagar.

By Train
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is located 45km from Bhavnagar which is the nearest railway station.

By Air
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is located 50km from Bhavnagar airport.