India has a variety of flora and fauna as nature has been very kind and has endowed us with a varied landscape – mountains, plains, and plateaus. It is a vibrant ecosystem with ample food for many types of birds, making it an ideal place to set up bird sanctuaries in India. A person, who likes bird watching, can find several types of Himalayan species and also some inhabitant avian species of the Indian subcontinent in the famous sanctuaries Government of India has set up to ensure conservation and protection of the species of birds. One can enjoy peaceful bird watching and at the same time have an exotic holiday in the lap of nature. If you have been looking for details regarding the same, this is an informative article for you. Here is a comprehensive list of bird sanctuaries in India for you to use in order to plan your next travel.

15 Best Bird Sanctuaries in India:

Below are the top 15 bird sanctuaries in India that are very popular.

1. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary:

Sultanpur is the home of several species of colourful birds and is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. It is located in the Gurgaon area of Haryana. It is not very large but is known for its diversity which gives a home to all these birds. There is also a freshwater lake in the sanctuary. Many Himalayan species come to this lake from northern neighbouring countries, including predatory birds.

• Birds found: predatory birds, parrots, and other macaws.
• Timings: 8 am to 6:30 pm
• Entry fee: 5/- for Indians, 40/- for Foreigners, 2/- for children, 10/- for still camera, 500/- for a video camera

2. Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary:

Out of the many national bird sanctuaries in India, this one is a very popular national park too (also called Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) which showcases wide diversity of avian species, as high as 230 varieties, that reside in this park. It is also a world heritage site and is exceptionally beautiful in winters when Himalayan migratory birds flock to the region. This is a famous destination, and Rajasthan state hosts thousands of people only for this park.