The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, also known as Lala-Parjan Sanctuary, is a protected grassland habitat near Naliya in Kutch. Established in 1992, it was created to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard and supports a variety of birds and grassland wildlife.
The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is located in the Naliya region of Kutch and is also known as the Lala-Parjan Sanctuary. The sanctuary was established in 1992 to protect the endangered Great Indian Bustard, locally known as “ghorad”.
Although the sanctuary covers only about 2 square kilometres, it is an important conservation area within the wider Naliya grassland ecosystem. The surrounding semi-desert landscape provides habitat for the Great Indian Bustard and other wildlife.
The sanctuary and surrounding Naliya grasslands support a variety of birds, including harriers, eagles, vultures and other resident and migratory species. The Kachchh District Administration also records several raptor species and other birds in the sanctuary.
The wider sanctuary landscape also supports mammals such as chinkara, blackbuck, wolf, caracal, desert cat, nilgai, Indian boar and striped hyena. Wildlife sightings depend on season, habitat conditions and luck.
For birdwatchers, the Naliya region offers a very different experience from the salt landscapes of the Great Rann. The open grassland and semi-desert environment make it particularly interesting for observing birds and wildlife in their natural habitat.
The sanctuary can be combined with Naliya Grasslands and nearby Tera Village. Gujarat Tourism specifically notes that Tera is located near the Naliya grassland and that the surrounding area is habitat for the Great Indian Bustard.
Visitors should follow Forest Department instructions, avoid disturbing wildlife and maintain a safe distance from birds and animals.
Everything you need to know before visiting.
Explore the protected grasslands of Naliya and discover the remarkable Great Indian Bustard and other wildlife of western Kutch.
