• Birds found: Egrets, Eagles, Sarus Cranes, Peacocks, Painted Storks, etc
• Timings: Summer – 6 am to 6 pm; winter – 6:30 am to 5 pm
• Entry fee: 50/- for Indians, 250/- for Foreigners, 200/- per car

3. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary:

One of the best bird sanctuaries in India, this is where a person can find several types of diversity amongst the avian species. This park has low mangrove forests which are at the banks of the famous river Mandovi in Goa and hence the park can be reached on a ferry. It is a colourful forest full of bird sounds with a multitude of bird sightings too. A simple walk in the woods can ensure good sightings.

• Birds found: Striated Heron, Western Reef Heron, Pelican, Jack Snipe, Red knot, Flamingos
• Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
• Entry fee: 10/- for Indians, 100/- for Foreigners, 25/- for still camera and 150/- for the video camera

4. Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary:

Situated on the banks of river Kaveri in Karnataka, this park was declared ‘sanctuary’ in the 1940s. It is located 16km north of Mysore. About 170 bird species have been identified to be nesting here. This place is a top-rated attraction for many people who like to see the Brindavan gardens and also the adjoining popular water dams of this area.

• Birds found: River Tern, the Snake Bird, Painted Stork, Asian Open bill Stork, Oriental darter, etc.
• Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
• Entry fee: 50/- for Indians, 300/- for Foreigners, 30/- per car

5. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary:

This is also known as Vembanad Park and is a popular tourist attraction in Kerala. Since this is situated near Vembanad Lake, one can see several colourful varieties of flying species here. It is about 14 km from the city of Kottayam. There is a state government-run hotel in the middle of the park and also an interpretation center for tourists. A person can also see the popularly known Flycatcher, Siberian Crane, and Wood Beetle.