Looking for Solitude

Ahmedabad is one of the most prosperous city of Gujarat. Gujarat is known for it's good state governance by Shri Narendra Modi. It has progressed from a mid level city to a mega city. City is now busy proving itself against other metro city's by building Big Malls, Tall buildings, Townships, Commercial hubs and so on. It's difficult to find a place where you can be yourself but still it's not impossible. If you are ready to travel few kilometers then you will find yourself in midst of nature in a place called Thol, situated approximately 45 Kms. from Ahmedabad railway station. It is a bird sanctuary with fresh water lake and more than 100 species of birds. 

You can catch up early morning sun rise and spend few hours with your camera and the place will rejuvenate your inner soul. 

It's heaven for amateur and professional photographers. Natural habitat of this place is it's uniqueness and hence you need to bring along water, tea and few homemade snacks if you intend to stay for more than two hours. 

Few quick notes, 

1. Make sure you do not drag your car too much inside the area as you can get stuck and may require assistance to pull your car in muddy areas specially in rainy season. There is a parking space available once you enter the sanctuary after paying entry fees. You can park and walk around easily. 

2. Do not make noise as to avoid any noise pollution as you need to remind yourself that it's a bird sanctuary.

3. On the way back to Ahmedabad you can find to refreshment dhabha type hotel at a place called Rancharda village which serves good tea, samosa, gota, khaman etc.. Typical gujju's delight. 

4. Travel by bike or cycle can be a real adventurous trip.

What are you waiting for? Getup early on Sunday and reach the place before sunrise. 

Here are few images which may motive to reach the place.