Jul 8, 2024
India offers several opportunities for avid bird watchers. Here's a guide to 10 of the best places in the country where birding enthusiasts can experience avian life:
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This UNESCO World Heritage site is a paradise for birdwatchers, especially during the winter when thousands of migratory birds flock here.
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Located close to Delhi, it boasts over 250 bird species including resident and migratory birds, making it a popular spot for day trips.
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Famous for its population of one-horned rhinos, Kaziranga is also a birding paradise with species like the Bengal florican and swamp francolin.
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Known as the "Birdwatchers' Paradise," Thattekad is home to over 300 species of birds including the rare Sri Lanka frogmouth and the Malabar trogon.
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India's oldest national park is renowned not only for its tigers but also for its diverse bird population, including the majestic crested serpent eagle and the Himalayan pied kingfisher.
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This UNESCO World Heritage site offers unique opportunities to spot avian species adapted to mangrove habitats, such as the masked finfoot and mangrove pitta.
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Situated at high altitudes, Hemis is renowned for its specialized bird species like the Tibetan snowcock, Himalayan griffon, and the elusive snow leopard.
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A vast wetland area attracting a variety of migratory birds including flamingos, pelicans, and ducks during the winter months.
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Asia's largest brackish water lake, Chilika is a crucial habitat for millions of migratory birds including the white-bellied sea eagle and the greater flamingo.
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Mangalajodi offers excellent opportunities for bird watching with species such as the grey-headed lapwing and the Asian openbill stork.
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