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Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary 🌊

Ramsar Site — Gujarat | Designated 24 September 2012

State

Gujarat

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

120km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2012

24 September 2012

Region

West

Biogeographic region

About Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary

A natural freshwater lake (a relict sea) that is the largest natural wetland in the Thar Desert Biogeographic Province. Dynamic environment with varying salinity and depth.

West RegionGujaratRamsar Site

Location

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary — Gujarat (West Region)

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Designated: 2026

Nearby Protected Areas

Other Ramsar sites in the West region:

Nanda Lake

Goa

Nandur Madhameshwar

Maharashtra

Lonar Lake

Maharashtra

Thane Creek

Maharashtra

Related Links

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.