Bird Sanctuaries in India

The Assan Barrage, popularly known as Dhalipur lake, was created in the year 1967 as a result of the construction of Assan barrage at the confluence of the river Yamuna and Asan through Dhalipur power house. Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary is located about 40 kms west of Dehradun, in the west of Dehradun valley on Dehradun-Paonta Road. More ››

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary commonly known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the finest bird sanctuary in the world. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was established in 1956 in Bharatpur. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the famous and easily accessible bird sanctuary in India. This sanctuary is one of the world's best bird sanctuaries and the largest bird sanctuary in Asia. More ››

Chilka Lake is the largest brackish water wetland, situated in the east coast in the district of Puri in Orissa. This vast lagoon is studded with small fascinating islands and sandy beaches interspersed with casuarina grooves along the Bay of Bengal. The Chilka Lake is Asia's largest inland salt-water lagoon. More ››

Corbett National Park is the most famous national park in Uttaranchal. Corbett National Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayas. Corbett National Park was established in 1936, as the Hailey National Park. Corbett National Park was the India's first national park. More ››

The Desert National Park is located in the vast tracts of desert sands around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The Desert National Park was established in 1980 in Jaisalmer and covers an area of 3162 square km. The Desert National Park is associated with the endangered great Indian bustard. More ››

The entire Little Rann of Kutch, also known as the Indian Wild Ass Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. The Indian Wild Ass Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is the only sanctuary in India which is the home of the Asiatic wild ass and covers an area of 4850 square km. More ››

The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a world famous bird sanctuary and an ornithologist’s paradise. This bird sanctuary is located about 16 kms from Kottayam on the banks of the Vemband lake in Kerala. This bird sanctuary covers an area of 14 acres. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is famous all over the world  More ››

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is situated about 60 kms. south west of Ahmedabad. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary is the famous bird sanctuary in Gujarat. The Nalsarovar lake is a seasonal lake spread over an area of 115 square km. This lake is surrounded by the iron flat plains and is known for its water birds. More ››

Parambikulam Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary is situated between the Anamala ranges of Tamil Nadu and the Nelliampathy ranges of Kerala on the majestic Western Ghats in Kerala. Three dams have been built here by the Tamil Nadu government under the Parambikulam - Aliyar project. More ››

The Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the Idukki district in Kerala. This park is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world and also one of the largest and finest wildlife reserves in India. The Periyar National Park is surrounded by an artificial lake. More ››

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is situated in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The bird sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, includes of a group of six islets as well. The isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganathittu a favorite abode for birds. More ››

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an important bird sanctuary in India. The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is at walking distance from the ferry ghat. Mandovi River is the nearest river to the island. Along this river, the western tip of the island is the best place to spot colorful birds and to enjoy the wonderful aspects of the nature. More ››

Silent Valley National Park is situated about 40 kms. from Mannarkad in the northeastern corner of the Palakkad district in Kerala. Silent Valley National Park is perhaps the closest to a virgin forest in the entire Western Ghats. The park can be reached from the south through the entry point in Mukkali. More ››

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is located about 46 kms south-west of national capital New Delhi on Delhi - Jaipur highway in Sultanpur, Haryana. Sultanpur is a bird watcher's paradise. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a heaven to a variety of domestic and migratory birds. This bird sanctuary was founded by Dr. Salim Ali More ››

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary or Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is located in the Ernakulam district, about 13 kms. northeast of Kothamangalam along the Pooyamkutty Road in Kerala. The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary was established in 1983 and occupies the catchments area of the Bhoothathankettu Dam. More ››

Velavadar National Park is one of the best national park in India to view the blackbuck. Velavadar National Park, also known as the Blackbuck National Park, was established in the year 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra at Velavadar. This park is situated about 72 kms from the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. More ››

Tamil Nadu  |  West Bengal

Uttar Pradesh  |  Kerala  |  Gujarat

Jammu and Kashmir  |  Himachal Pradesh