21 Best Places For Bird-Watching In India

India is home to enviably diverse wildlife varieties. The diversity of eco-systems, biomes, and other geographical and environmental features have led to having one of the most popular residences of various fauna and flora.

The country becomes a popular shelter for thousands of migratory birds flown from not just the neighboring countries but also from as distant places as Europe and Africa.

Naturally, the country is a paradise for all the enthusiastic bird-watchers seeking wonderful places to get a little closer to these stunning creatures. Check out the list containing the places which offer the best bird-watching experiences in India.

Popular bird sanctuaries in India 

Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Rajasthan

Address: Agra-Jaipur Highway, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001

Phone: 05644 222 777

Mangalajodi, Odisha

Address: Road from Mangalajodi to NH-5, Mangalajodi, Odisha 752023

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

Address: CMF4+PGX, Ranganathittu Road, District Mandya, Srirangapatna, Karnataka 571438

Phone: 0821 248 1159

Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand

Address: PQ43+6H4, Binsar, Uttarakhand 263628

Sultanpur National Park, Haryana

Address: Gurgaon Farukh Nagar Rd, Sultanpur, Gurugram, Haryana 122006

Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Address: 4MHP+WR9, Kothamangalam-Pooyamkutty Road, Nyayapally PO, Thattekad, Kerala 686681

Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra

Address: 7QRF+JGX, Solapur - Pune Hwy, Bhigwan, Maharashtra 413130

Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh

Address: Miao Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh 792122

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Address: Kavanattinkara, Kumarakom, Kerala 686563

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

Address: GV7C+657, Chorao Island, Ilhas, Ribandar, Goa 403006

Phone: 0832 222 8772

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

Address: Check Post Entry, Nalsarovar, Gujarat 382110

Phone: 070166 24764

Nalbana Bird Sanctuary

Address: Nalaban, Odisha 752030

KeoLadeo National Park, Rajasthan

Address: Agra-Jaipur Highway, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001

Phone: 05644 222 777

Eaglebest Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: 47, Third Floor Bharat Nagar, New Freinds Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025

Phone: 099990 30436

Kitam Bird Sanctuary

Address: 4952+672, Melli-Nayabazar Rd, Kitam, Sikkim 737126

Popular Resort for Bird watching in India

The River Tern Lodge - Junglelodges- 2-star hotel

Behind Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tarikere, Lakkavalli, Karnataka 577115•080 4055 4055

Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat

Paracherivu Moolakada, Pallivasal Estate, PO, Munnar, Kerala 685612•094958 21617

Windermere Estate-3-star hotel

Pothamedu Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612•04865 230 512

Three Hills, Coorg-3-star hotel

Betathur Village, Bhagmandala, Hobli, Madikeri, Karnataka 571201•092434 00500

The Roseate-5-star hotel

National Highway 8, D Block, Samalka, New Delhi, Delhi 110037•011 3355 2211

Blanket Hotel & Spa -5-star hotel

Attukad Waterfalls, Aluva - Munnar Rd, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565•082818 06633

Regency Lagoon Resort-4-star hotel

Nyari Dam Road, Kalawad Rd, Rajkot, Gujarat 360005•070690 53611