8 Best Bird Sanctuaries In India 

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06 November 2024

India is home to a wide variety of bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers

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Here are the top 10 bird sanctuaries in the country where birding enthusiasts can experience avian life 

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a paradise for birdwatchers, especially during winter when migratory birds flock here 

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Kitam Bird Sanctuary in Sikkim is one of the bird sanctuaries that is open year-round. Here, you can enjoy watching over 200 bird species and beautiful butterflies 

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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is home to over 300 species of birds including the rare Sri Lanka frogmouth and the Malabar trogon 

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Kolleru Bird Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is a special place protected for birds and nature. Many birds migrate here in winter, such as Siberian cranes and ibis

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Mayani Bird Sanctuary, situated in Maharashtra, is home to more than 400 various types of birds and species from various cities and countries

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Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary in Odisha is a must-visit for birding enthusiasts. During winter, a large number of migratory birds flock here

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka is an excellent site for winter migratory birds such as Herons and Spoonbills

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Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh draws in many migrating birds like the Shoveller Duck and Northern Pintail from October to March

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