Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
UNESCO World Heritage site in Bharatpur hosting over 370 bird species. Siberian cranes, bar-headed geese, Eurasian wigeons arrive from November through February for migration.
Winter Wings: Top 10 Indian Bird Sanctuaries To Visit This Winter
Discover the best bird sanctuaries in India to visit starting October. Spot migratory birds like flamingos, pelicans, storks and more in their peak winter habitats
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A group of great white pelican (one of the largest migratory bird species) on an island at Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur in Rajasthan Shutterstock
Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary, Odisha
Asia’s largest brackish lagoon attracts over 900,000 migratory birds annually, including flamingos and herons. Best birdwatching occurs from November to February.
A migratory bird at Chilika Lake, Odisha Keya Arati/Flickr
Sultanpur National Park, Haryana
About 45 km from Delhi, it offers sightings of flamingos, rosy pelicans, and cranes. Over 250 species appear between October and February.
An egret flies in Sultanpur National Park Shutterstock
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat
A massive wetland near Ahmedabad hosting flamingos, pelicans and coots. Migratory numbers peak in winter from October through December.
Birds at Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary nalsarovar_bird_sanctuary/instagram
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
Set along the Kaveri River, this sanctuary welcomes painted storks, pelicans and spoonbills from November to March with scenic boat rides.
Birds at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary noorphotography_62/instagram
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
India’s oldest waterbird sanctuary. Winter visitors include ibises, herons and ducks arriving from late October, peaking through December.
Birds inside Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu balasubramaniangv/instagram
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala
Located on Vembanad Lake, it hosts egrets, cormorants and migratory waterbirds. October through February offers serene houseboat cruises with avian displays.
A view of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala missiontraveltours/instagram
Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Delhi/Noida
Urban wetland on the Yamuna River border. October sees early migrants; full winter flocks arrive November-December. Spot ducks, waders, and passerines.
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The front end of Okhla Bird Sanctuary ashuvlog_m/instagram
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
Home to many migratory storks, ibis and herons between October and March. Deep freshwater lake habitats support wintering waterbirds.
Inside Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary neelimabn/instagram
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Kerala
Small mangrove wetland in Kochi hosting approximately 70 resident species. Migrants increase as early as October, continuing through winter.
Inside Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Kerala sathyasaaii_surada/instagram
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