Bird watching is a popular pursuit among tourists in India. The country has a number of places where birding enthusiasts can observe a wide range of colourful bids.
Kaziranga National Park by Subharnab Majumdar/ CC BY
Kaziranga National Park, Assam
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is mostly known for its population of one-horned rhinoceros but Kaziranga is also a lovely location for bird watching. There are a number of local and migratory birds that can be seen at the park. Some of the birds found here are Pale-capped Pigeon, Bengal Florican, and Swamp Francolin.
Panna National Park by Brian Gratwicke/ CC BY
Panna National Park, Madhya Pradesh
Panna National Park is located just 46 kilometres from Khajuraho in Madhya radesh. In Panna, you can see about 300 species of birds including nearly sixty five aquatic ones. Honey Buzzard White Necked Stork, King Vulture, Blossom Headed Parakeet, Slaty Headed Scimitar Babbler, Paradise Flycatcher and Bareheaded Goose are some of the many birds that you’ll find here.
Lava and Neora Valley, West Bengal
A walk along the Algarah Road in Lava is known as India’s best ‘birding-mile’. The beautiful hill station of Lava is located in the eastern part of the Himalayas in Darjeeling, West Bengal. It is a hotspot for biodiversity and the misty coniferous forests are home to some of the most fascinating birds. When in Lava and Neora, one can expect to find birds such as the Rusty-bellied Short-wing and the Satyr Tragon.
Bharatpur Sanctuary by Priyambada Nath/ CC BY
Bharatpur Sanctuary, Rajasthan
Bharatpur Sanctuary is a World Heritage Site. It covers an enormous area and holds more than 350 species of birds. Around one in every three birds in Bharatpur is a migratory one, including famous Siberian Cranes and Pelicans. This wide-ranging variety of avian species has made Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary a favourite destination among nature buffs and wildlife photographers.
