Most Famous 10 Birds Sanctuaries in India to Visit in 2025

By Guest
November 17, 2025

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

A UNESCO Heritage Site, this sanctuary in Rajasthan is home to over 370 species of birds and a paradise for birdwatchers

2. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary

Spread across Puri, Khurda, and Ganjam in Odisha, it attracts more than a million migratory birds including flamingos, herons

3. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana

Over 250 species of resident and migratory birds like greater flamingos, sarus cranes, and Eurasian wigeons can be spotted here

4. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Located near Mysuru, it consists of small islets that become nesting grounds for species like painted storks, spoonbills, and black-headed ibis

5. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary

Located in Tamil Nadu, it's known for migratory birds such as pintails, garganeys, and open-billed storks that nest on the trees in the lake

6. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Nestled along the banks of Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Egrets, herons, cormorants, and Siberian cranes visit during migration season

7. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary

Located about 65 km from Ahmedabad, this vast lake and marshland attract over 200 species of birds including rosy pelicans and flamingos

8. Mayani Bird Sanctuary

Located in Satara, this lesser-known sanctuary is home to more than 300 bird species. Flamingos, coots, and moorhens are often spotted here

9. Common Kingfisher Bird Sanctuary

The common kingfisher, also known as the Eurasian kingfisher and river kingfisher

10. Red-vented bulbul

The red-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerines.

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