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Luxury Pool Cottages
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Walking Safaris & birdwatching tours
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Private viewing deck with each cottage
Velavadar
Gujarat
The Blackbuck Lodge sits in splendid seclusion along the Velavadar Blackbuck National Park in Gujarat's Bhal grassland region, near the west coast of the Gulf of Cambay. This wildlife resort offers unsurpassed luxury in the middle of an untamed landscape. In this majestic tapestry of the wild, The Blackbuck Lodge, lying in 70 acres of lush natural grasslands of the region, is an idyllic retreat for the discerning traveler.
Explore Velavadar National Park with its rich wildlife and birdlife, unwind in your luxury villa or visit places of historical interest e.g. Lothal (an important site of the Indus Valley Civillization). The Blackbuck Lodge is the perfect setting for family reunions, retreats and weekend getaways.
Highlights
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Luxury Pool Cottages
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Walking Safaris & birdwatching tours
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Private viewing deck with each cottage
Location
Velavadar
Gujarat
The Blackbuck Lodge is situated opposite Velavadar Village, near Velavadar National Park, Dist. Bhavnagar. It is a 60 minute drive from the Bhavnagar railway station or airport (65 km). The Ahmedabad airport is at a distance of 160 km (approximately 3 hrs driving time).
How to get here
The nearest airport to Velavadar is Bhavnagar, which is 65 kms from Velavadar. Mumbai is connected to Bhavnagar through daily domestic flights. Ahmedabad airport is at a distance of 160 kms which is a 4-hour from Velavadar and it receives international and domestic flights.
Nearest railway station is at the town of Dhala, which is about 50km from the park. Bhavnagar is the nearest railhead, connected by trains from Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
The nearest town, Valabhaipur, is 32 km away, and Ahmedabad 145 km away. If you come by private vehicle, the Blackbuck Lodge is entered from Valabhaipur on the old highway or Adhelai on the Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad highway.
The Blackbuck Lodge offers 14 freestanding luxury cottages out of which two are equipped with private plunge pools. With chic interiors and stylish architecture, the cottages are the ultimate private retreats.
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All cottages are air-conditioned
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En suite bathroom with outdoor shower
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Private sundeck/ verandah with breathtaking view
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Wi-Fi
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Telephone/ intercom
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Satellite TV
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Refrigerator
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Mini Bar
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Built in safe
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Tea-coffee maker
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Hair Dryer
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High quality bath linen, bathrobes and disposable slippers
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Luxury toiletries including disposable loofah, shampoos, conditioners and soaps of reputed brands.
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Laundry
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Room Service Menu
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Restaurant serving Indian vegetarian, non- vegetarian and regional specialties’.
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Doctor on call
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Library
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Bicycles
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Valet Parking
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In Room Spa
Spread over 34.52 sq km, Velavadar National Park has India's largest population of Blackbuck. Guests may also see the endangered Indian Grey Wolf, Nilgai or Blue Bull, Striped Hyena, Indian Fox, Golden Jackal and many other species of mammals.
Velavadar National Park and its nearby wetlands comprise an important Bird Area notified by Birdlife international. The park is a good place to watch grassland birds like Sandgrouse, Francolins, Quails, Saras Crane and Stolikza's Bushchat.
In winter Velavdar National Park hosts the world's largest harrier roost - Montagu's Harrier, Pallid Harrier and Marsh Harrier can be seen in large numbers.
The Blackbuck Lodge takes you on a game drive in its own fleet of customized 4X4 vehicles accompanied by professionally trained guides. The morning drive starts at dawn and usually lasts for about 2 hours and the evening drive starts at 4pm and also lasts about 2 hours. On prior intimation, full day drives can also be arranged.
The Blackbuck Lodge offers a unique backdrop for a conference or meeting of up to 25-30 people. The Lodge is equipped with high-speed Internet and high definition projector with screen. With a relaxed setting and attentive well-trained staff, we offer the perfect setting for all manner of events.
Activities
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Village Safari
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Day trip to Bhavnagar
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Visit the sacred town of Palitana
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Visit Sihor for an enriching experience in art & history
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Explore life in the Harappan Civilisation in Lothal
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Scenic drive to the Gulf of Cambay to see the Pink Flamingos
Luxury Cottages
The interiors are a fine combination of rustic and contemporary elegance - the bedrooms have polished wooden furniture and granite floors, rough-hewn stone walls and wooden logs carrying bedside lamps. Each spacious room is air-conditioned, features an en suite bathroom and is furnished with king size beds and elegant furniture. There is a specially designed alcove by the windows to relax and enjoy the starlit sky or to double as an extra bed. Each cottage also has a verandah at the back with deck chairs for sunbathing and taking in the breathtaking views. Spacious bathrooms come with a separate dressing area providing urban comforts and an alternate open air shower for guests who wish to enjoy an outdoor bath.
Plunge Pool Villa
With the same interior, these cottages feature a private pool in addition to the deck behind each bedroom which offers a view of the bush. Spot birds and butterflies among the plants, and keep a watch for blackbuck or blue bull antelope in the surrounding Savannah from the privacy of your pool.
Pool Villa
With the same interior, these cottages feature a private pool in addition to the deck behind each bedroom which offers a view of the bush. Spot birds and butterflies among the plants, and keep a watch for blackbuck or blue bull antelope in the surrounding Savannah from the privacy of your pool.
The Restaurant
The walk to the restaurant from your cottage through the lush natural grasslands is an experience in itself. A glassed in dining room overlooking the water body next to the restaurant offers scenic views of the resort while you dine. The restaurant is open form 6: a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and offers international and regional delicacies, beside local specialities.
Al Fresco Dining
One of the most exciting experiences of the Blackbuck Lodge is the Bush Dinner, which can be offered within or around the resort. The most popular venue is among old trees and bushes beside a water body.
Rural Meal
Another opportunity offered by the lodge is a lunch or a dinner in the rural or pastoral setting of the nearby village. Rustic vegetarian food of the Kathiwad region can be enjoyed with shepherds in the midst of their settlements or farmers by the cotton and wheat fields of the Bhal.
