Pongat, West Bengal

Updated 26 November 2024 at 16:14 IST

Top Birdwatching Destinations In India

India boasts thousands of bird species and a diverse natural landscape, making it a bird watcher's paradise, especially during winter. Here's the list of places

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Lava Valley in Darjeeling's Eastern Himalayan foothills offers diverse birding opportunities, including Satyr Tragon and Rusty-Belleted Shortwing, best observed from October to April.

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Established in 1968, the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, located near Karnala Fort, is a popular bird watcher and hiker destination, offering historical attractions and ideal viewing times.

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Chilika Lake Sanctuary, India's east coast bird sanctuary, attracts visitors from Iran, Siberia, and Central Asia, best bird watching from November to February.

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Bharatpur National Park, now Keoladeo National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and avifauna sanctuary with diverse habitats, 366 bird, 379 floral, 50 fish, 13 snake, 5 lizard, 7 amphibians. 

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Pangot, a picturesque Uttarakhand hamlet, is renowned for its exotic bird life, attracting numerous species during winter, making it a popular photography destination.

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Srirangapatna's largest, features six small islands for bird watching, boating, and nature photography, offering stunning scenery from December to February.

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Sattal, a picturesque destination with seven fresh water lakes, abundant nature, migratory birds, and panoramic vistas, is a paradise for nature buffs and bird watchers.

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Published By : Devasheesh Pandey

Published On: 25 November 2024 at 00:03 IST