Travel through India’s Top Birdwatching Havens, such as the Western Ghats and Bharatpur’s Keoladeo National Park, to experience a diverse array of birds and stunning scenery that appeals to both experienced birdwatchers and nature lovers.
India’s Top Birdwatching Havens
The avifauna of India’s Top Birdwatching Havens. Because of the ideal breeding grounds and abundant natural habitat, birds of various species have a place to live and thrive. Regardless of their size, these birds are crucial to preserving the ecological balance.
With winter quickly approaching, now would be the ideal time to visit bird sanctuaries if you have always been captivated by the variety of colorful birds or if going on a birdwatching expedition was on your bucket list.
Numerous migratory birds swarm different parts of India during the winter. Thus, this winter, visit these five excellent locations for birdwatching with your DSLR and binoculars.
- Keoladeo Ghana National Park
- Nalbana Bird Sanctuary
- Sultanpur National Park
- Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
- Neora Valley National Park
1. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan
It was formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and is among India’s top locations for birdwatching. The location, which is on the Agra-Jaipur Road, is well-known throughout the world for the variety of exotic birds that can be seen there. In addition to the park’s 350 resident birds, many exotic
and endangered migratory birds can be seen there during the winter. Situated approximately 67 km from Ramada Plaza by Wyndham, one of the best resorts in Agra hosted by Club Mahindra, the national park is located on the Agra-Jaipur road. In less than two hours, you can leave this place and arrive at the national park.
2. Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, Odisha
One of the greatest spots for birdwatching in India is Nalbana, a sizable island situated in the center of Chilka Lake in Odisha. Chilka Lake is the largest inland seawater lagoon in Asia. Bhubaneshwar is roughly 120 km away from the lake. The island is submerged during
the monsoon season, but as the lake’s water level gradually drops in the winter, it reemerges. This is the season when migratory birds congregate around the lake. Among the 172 bird species that frequent the area in the winter are Flamingos, Sea Eagles, Purple Moorhens, and Greylag Geese.
3. Sultanpur National Park, Haryana
The Gurugram-Jhajjar highway passes through Sultanpur National Park. Because it is only 50 km from New Delhi, many NCR residents use it as a weekend getaway. One of the most well-known places in India for birdwatching, the park is well-known for bringing in a variety of exotic foreign visitors throughout the winter, including Siberian Cranes, Common Teals, Northern Pintails, and many more.
4. Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is “the richest bird habitat in peninsular India,” according to Dr. Salim Ali, the birdman of India. The renowned ornithologist was justified in thinking so. One of the greatest places in India for birdwatching is here, where you can see stunning bird species like
the Blue Kingfisher, Ceylon Frogmouth, Oriental Darter, and India Hawk Cuckoo, among many others. Once you arrive at Olive Downtown Resort, a Club Mahindra affiliate resort in Kochi, start your exploration of the local tourist attractions. This location is roughly 61 km away from Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. By car: Take NH 85 to this enchanted kingdom of birds, which is less than two hours’ drive away.
5. Neora Valley National Park, West Bengal
Nestled in West Bengal’s scenic Kalimpong district, Neora Valley National Park boasts a wealth of Himalayan biodiversity. The majority of the 88 km2 forest consists of steep, rocky terrain harboring a diverse array of plants and animals, providing natural protection for numerous rare animal and bird species. The park is home to a number of endangered species, including Asian black bears, Indian leopards, and red pandas. It is also one of the few bird sanctuaries in India that has a remarkably wide variety of Himalayan bird species, including Fire-tailed Sunbird, Jerdon’s Baza, Satyr Tragopan,
and Darjeeling Woodpecker. While visiting Kalimpong, stay at the Club Mahindra affiliate Summit Barsana Resort and take in the abundant local wildlife. Finding a shy, gorgeous bird among the wishes can bring delight and excitement not only to birdwatchers but also to wildlife enthusiasts. See the joy of birdwatching for yourself by traveling to these locations in India.
