A serene countryside and a 500 plus-year-old Mosque 🕌

We explored the wetlands 🌾of Dholka and an ancient mosque. An account of our travel to this birder’s paradise 🦆and a historical mosque.

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Inference

• The Dholka wetlands in Gujarat are a noteworthy ecological site, attracting nature enthusiasts and bird watchers.
• Bird Watching – You can see migratory birds: During the winter months, making it a prime spot for bird watching. Local Birds – Various species of resident birds can be seen throughout the year.
• Scenic Beauty – The wetlands provide a quaint natural landscape, ideal for photography and nature walks.
• Dholka has a deep history of Islamic architecture showing the influence of the Sultanate and Mughal periods. Notable structures include mosques and tombs with complex period carvings and designs

Nearest Airport	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, which is about 50 kilometers from Dholka. You can hire a taxi or use app-based cab services to reach Dholka from the airport
Train	Dholka is the railway station, but it’s very small. The main railway station is in Ahmedabad.
Road	From Ahmedabad, Dholka is about 45 kilometers
Driving	Take the Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway (NH 47) and follow the signs towards Dholka
Best time to visit	During the winter months when the weather is pleasant, and migratory birds are around