7 most famous bird sanctuaries in India every traveller must visit |

By Afiur
November 02, 2025

Keoladeo (Bharatpur), Rajasthan

UNESCO‑listed Keoladeo hosts 350+ species and famed winter congregations—painted storks, pelicans, ducks, raptors.​Image Source: iStock

Chilika Lake, Odisha

Asia’s largest brackish lagoon turns electric in winter; birders base at Mangalajodi for close views of waders, ducks, and raptors, with flamingos and pelicans. Boat safaris at dawn.Image Source: iSto

Nal Sarovar, Gujarat

Close to Ahmedabad, this vast wetland draws flamingos, rosy pelicans, avocets, pintails, and more.Image Source: iStock

Ranganathittu, Karnataka

Karnataka’s largest bird sanctuary lines the Kaveri with islands packed with painted storks, spoonbills, cormorants, and kingfishers; short boat rides for photos.Image Source: iStock

Sultanpur, Haryana

Just outside Delhi, Sultanpur is the NCR’s easiest winter birding fix, with pintails, geese, harriers, and seasonal flamingos.Image Source: iStock

Kumarakom, Kerala

On Vembanad’s backwaters, houseboats and hides share space with teals, egrets, terns, and herons.Image Source: iStock

Vedanthangal, Tamil Nadu

Among India’s oldest sanctuaries, Vedanthangal brims with nesting herons, storks, and cormorants in season; easy close observation for families.​Image Source: iStock

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