A Chinese proverb says, a bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. And, if you are among those who love to listen to their chirpings and songs, and have an inclination towards watching and observe their finer details and lovely beaks, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary in Gurugram, Haryana is the place. On a weekend, get up early in the morning and hit the sanctuary for an amazing experience.
Top Reasons To Visit The Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
1. Situated in Gurgaon, Sultanpur National Park and Bird Sanctuary are flourishing with shrubs and trees along with a variety of beautiful plants. It lies on Gurgaon- Farukh Nagar Road. You can enjoy watching the birds and wildlife from a distance with a pair of binoculars, as they shall not be disturbed. The sanctuary is equipped with four watchtowers that are located at different points.
2. Visitors and tourists are never disappointed as there are adequate parking and public conveniences like toilets and drinking water. If you are a tourist out there, the Educational Interpretation Centre is there to help you out. Not only this, there are well- equipped rooms along with a restaurant and a bar.
3. If you are a bird lover, you will go back with an amazing experience of watching the birds flying, swimming and wading. It might be interesting to know that this place is feeding ground for around 90 migratory species of birds. Species of migratory birds come here in both winters and summers, making it a beautiful, panoramic place.
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One can find kingfishers, Teals, Egrets, Darters, Lapwings, Demoiselle, and a variety of species in this sanctuary. The flora of this place is very attractive; flora includes jamun, acacia, banyan tree, tendu, grasses, khair and dhok. Vegetation is dry deciduous and tropical. Besides the sanctuary, there is a lake. The lake is a picnic spot for locals along with boating facilities. The sanctuary was founded by the birdman Dr. Salim Ali. Winter is the best time to visit the place; this is the time when a large number of bird species come here to spend the winters.
Timings: 11 am to 6:30 pm (Tuesday Closed)
Location: Gurgaon Farukh Nagar Road, Sultanpur, Gurugram, Haryana 122006
