Bird Watching in India

Take hold of a nature oriented book and binoculars for bird watching trip to India. Birdwatching is one of the best way to relax and rejuvenate as it is a very easy, inexpensive, healthful form of adventure and at the same time very satisfying. India offers a plethora of bird species, some from India and other are migratory birds. There is something for everyone who's interested in birdwatching and enjoying nature.

India has vast region along with a diverse climate. There is, thus, a great variation in physical and climatic conditions and consequently, in the character of vegetation. Such environmental conditions have greatly influenced the character of wildlife. Because of its geographical position the wildlife of India comprise numerous representatives of Malayan, north and west-Asian, European and African Fauna.

India has a unique fauna and excels in the range and diversity of its wildlife. There are over 500 species of mammals, 2,060 species of birds. 748 species of reptiles and 30,000 species of insects. To preserve its unique wildlife, India has created 11 National Parks and 135 Sanctuaries in the country, covering a total area of 26,000 sq. Km.

Major Bird Watching Sites in India
Corbett National Park
Usually its the tigers of Corbett that take all the fame away, but if you get a chance to visit this sanctuary, do opt for bird watching and see the avian treasures residing in this Himalayan wildlife hub.

Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Plush with some of the most exquisite avifauna Bharatpur or Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a delight for bird watching in India. Over 300 species of Indian birds are found over here and raised paths, camouflaged by Babul trees and undergrowth make viewing easy.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Situated on the banks of the Vembanand Lake is known for its varied avian population, including the local varieties of waterfalls, cuckoos and owls, as well as the migratory Siberian Cranes that can be viewed here during the months of December to February.

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Deep inside the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches is located the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary, home to India's bird population of about 500 winged species. This sanctuary is located in between the parts of river Periyar.

Famous Bird Watching Places
» Bharatpur National Park, Rajasthan
» Gir National Park, Gujarat
» Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerela
» Nandankanan, Orissa
» Jim Corbett National Park, Uttaranchal
» Rajaji National Park, Uttaranchal
» Sultanpur National Park
» Kolleru Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
» Manjira Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh
» Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh