Indian Bird Sanctuaries

Keoladeo National Park

Keoladeo National Park, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is counted among finest bird

sanctuaries in the world. Designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, the park is famous for

water-birds as well as migratory birds.

Location : Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Area : 29 sq. kms

Prime attractions : Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar, Migratory Birds

How to reach : Nearest Airport is Agra (56 kms), Bharatpur

railway station is nearest railhead, which is 6 kms from the

park. Bharatpur railway station is connected to Delhi, Mumbai,

Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other parts of the country. Bharatpur is

well-connected by roads with Jaipur, Agra and other important

places of Rajasthan.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Situated on the banks of the picturesque Vembanad Lake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is famous all over

the world for its avian population. Known as an ornithologist's paradise, the bird sanctuary spreads over

an area of 14 acres.

Location : 12 kms from Kottayam, Kerala

Area : 14 acres

Prime attractions : Siberian Cranes, Waterfowls, Cuckoos

How to reach : Nearest airport is Cochin International

Airport (70 kms), Nearest railhead is Kottayam (14 kms),

Kumarakoam is connected by State highway and National

Highway with rest of the country.

Sultanpur National Park

Sultanpur is a beautiful country of birds, which is covered with lush green lawns, trees, shrubs and

masses of Bougainvillea. The park is home to a large number of birds and animals, which can be seen

wandering, swimming or flying around the lake or other

areas.

Location : Sultanpur, Haryana

Area : 143 sq. kms

Prime attractions : Migratory Birds, Kingfishers, Blue Bulls

How to reach : Nearest Airport is Delhi (46 kms), nearest

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railway station is Delhi. Sultanpur is connected by road with Delhi, Gurgaon (15 kms) and other places.

Taxis and Buses are available from Delhi and Gurgaon.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary also known as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, is located in the Ernakulam district of

Kerela. Situated on the banks of the Priver river, Thattekad is amongst most popular National Parks in

Kerala. Spreading over an area of 25.16 sq.kms, the bird sanctuary draws nature lovers from all parts of

the India and world as well.

Location : 13 kms from Kothamangalam, Kerala

Area : 25.16 sq. kms

Prime attractions : Rare Mottled Wood Owl, Spot-bellied

Eagle Owl, Malayan Night Heron

How to reach : Nearest airport is Kochi (71 kms), Aluva (48

kms) is the nearest railhead and the bird sanctuary is

connected by road with Kothamangalam and other

important places. Tourists can take a pleasant bus-ride

from Kothamangalam early in the morning to the southern

bank of the Periyar.

Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers not only attracts the nature lovers, but also the trek enthusiasts. Surrounded by snow-

capped mountain ridges and peaks, the picturesque park is home to around 500 wild flower species and

variety of wild animals. Most important flower species found

in the park are Brahmakamal etc.

Location : Chamoli District, Uttaranchal

Area : 87.50 sq. kms

Prime attractions : Around 500 Wild flower Species, Tahr,

Snow Leopard, Red Fox, Musk Deer and Himalayan Black Bear

How to reach : To reach the Valley of Flowers, one has to trek

a distance of 17 kms. Nearest major town is Joshimath in

Garhwal, which is connected by rail and road links with

Hardwar (270 kms) and Dehradun (270 kms).

Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary

Covered with rugged high hills and deep valleys, Kaundinya

Sanctuary offers the best of wildlife and bird watching in India.

Two streams, the Kaigal and the Kaundinya flow through the

sanctuary, adding to its attraction and beauty. The southern

tropical type of forests dots this entire bird sanctuary of India.

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Location : 50-kms from Chittor, Andhra Pradesh

Area : 358sq. Kms

Prime attractions : Cheetal, Four horned Antelope, Sambhar, Mouse Deer, Hare, Porcupine, Wild boar,

Jungle Cat, Jackal, Sloth Bear, Panther, Jungle Fowl, Pea Fowls and Elephants.

How to reach : Buses, taxis and other modes of transportation are available from Chittor and Bangalore.

Kawal Sanctuary

Established in 1965, the magnificent Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary was originally managed as a

'Game Reserve'. The sanctuary is covered by a variety of flora including dry deciduous teak

forest and bamboo trees. Due to its rich bio-diversity, it earned the status of a sanctuary. It is a

great Indian wildlife sanctuary to visit.

Location : 50-kms from Mancherial, Andhra Pradesh

Area : 893sq. Kms

Prime attractions : Sloth Bear, Panther, Tiger and variety

of birds like Peacocks, Patridges, Quails, Vultures, Eagles,

Kites, Owls, Mynas, Pigeons, Tree - pies, Kingfishers.

How to reach : Nearest railhead is at Mancherial. Tourists

can also take buses from Adilabad.

Kinnerasani Sanctuary

The sanctuary traces its name from the River Kinnerasani, which bisects the sanctuary and ultimately

drains into the Godavari River. It is covered with dry deciduous mixed type forests with teak, bamboo

and terminals and offers a great Indian bird watching tour.

Location : 12-km From Paloncha, Khammam District,

Andhra Pradesh

Area : 635.4sq. Kms

Prime attractions : Peafowl, Jungle Fowl, Qualis,

Partridges, Doves, Ducks, Teals, Spoonbills, Nuktas, Open

bill stork.

How to reach : The sanctuary can be reached from

Khammam by bus.