Bird Watching Holidays in India best all through the year

Bird watching is like an obsession for all wildlife enthusiasts. However, if you set out on a bird watching tour, you can discover for yourself how fascinating and fun it can be besides being a great way of relieving stress.

India, having a favourable climate is home to more than 1250 species of birds. Whether you are a Birder or a Twitchier, India is the place for bird watching holidays. So be equipped with telescopes, binoculars and cameras and proceed towards India.

Assan Barrage bird Sanctuary

Located 40 Km west of Dehradun, in the west of Dehradun valley on Dehradun-Paonta Road; Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, popularly known as Dhalipur lake is a bird watchers paradise.

The reservoir attracts 53 species of water avifauna of which 19 are winter migrants from Eurasia. During winters 90% of the water avifauna population comprises of the following 11 migratory species; Brahminy Duck, Red Crested Pochard, Pintail, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Pochard, Coot, Common Teal, Wigeon, Tufted Duck and Shoveller.

Salim Ali bird Sanctuary

The Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is also known as the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. Situated in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, this bird sanctuary houses an estimated 300 species of birds. The sanctuary is open throughout the year, however the months of Nov to June is the best time to visit this sanctuary since it is the time of arrival for migratory birds from the north.

Nalsarovar bird Sanctuary

The Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary boasts of being the largest wetland bird sanctuary in Gujarat. It is also one of the largest in India. Located at a distance of about 64 Km from Ahmedabad, this bird sanctuary includes a large lake with an area of about 123 Sq Km. With the onset of autumn in India, a large number of birds start coming to Nalsarovar Sanctuary whose sojourn lasts throughout the winter and the spring season.

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

Travelling to Ranganthittu for bird watching can be an exhilarating experience for you. Close to Mysore city and neighbour to the Vrindavan gardens, Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River. The six isolated islets present in this sanctuary become the favourite spot for any migratory birds that flock here.

During monsoon season the increase in aquatic insect also attracts birds in this sanctuary. Ranganathittu is a happy breeding ground for many migratory birds like Spoonbills, Open Bill Storks, Darters, White Ibis, Little Cormorants, Egret, Heron, Partridge, River Tern, Stone Plougher, Snake bird, and other exotic bird species. There are several local inhabitants like peacocks and kingfishers.

These are some of the bird sanctuaries in India where bird-watchers from all across the world make a beeline specially during winters; when the bird diversity is at its zenith. Visit India on a bird watching holiday and experience for yourself the rich diversity of birds in these bird sanctuaries. And to get a hassle – free birding tours, get in touch with a reliable tour organiser in India.

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