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Thol Lake
Bird-filled lake near Ahmedabad
Why this weekend?
The day-by-day plan
- Wetland deck
- Watchtower
- Crane stop
- Sunset hour
- Return
Geography & terrain
Thol Lake lies in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, 25 km from Ahmedabad and 15 km from Kalol — the bird lake of the region, its 1912-era tank, the winter birds and the towers set on the Gujarat plain.
History & culture
The lake's story runs with the 1912 tank era — the bird lake of the 1912-era tank and the 2019-era Ramsar listing of the wetland life, with the lake's modern role as the birding stop of the Ahmedabad circuit and the home of the winter cranes and the 2000s-era towers and the 2010s-era walks; the lake's history of the 1980s-era irrigation life and the bird arrivals, gives Thol its wetland character.
Where to stay
Budget
₹1,000–2,500/nightMid-range
₹2,500–5,000/nightComfort
₹5,000+/nightThings to do
Wetland lakes
Watchtowers
Winter cranes
Trail walks
Sunset stops
Eat & drink
- Dhokla
- Khandvi
- Fafda jalebi
- Undhiyu (in winter)
- Kathiyawadi dal
Getting there
- Fly
- Ahmedabad (AMD)
- Train
- Ahmedabad & Rajkot junctions
- Road from Ahmedabad
- varies by district — 40–450 km
- Getting around
- Autos, city buses, app taxis
Budget snapshot
- Total
- ₹3,000–8,000 (1 days)
- Per day · Stay
- ₹1,000–5,000/night
- Per day · Food
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Transport
- ₹600–1,000
- Per day · Activities
- ₹700–1,100
Month by month
Practical info
- Language: Gujarati (English understood in tourist spots)
- Best window: Nov–Feb
- Connectivity: good 4G in towns
- UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops
Practical tips
- The season (Nov–Feb) holds the birds
- The mornings hold the best sighting
- Pairs with Ahmedabad for the circuit
Frequently asked questions
The bird lake of the Gujarat.
The cranes, the towers and the trails.
A full day.
Bird-filled lake near Ahmedabad
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