Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary & National Park

Introduction Established as a bird reserve and a bird sanctuary in 1972, Sultanpur Lake and its surrounding area were declared a national park in 1989. A paradise for the bird-lovers and a famous picnic spot for the people from the National Capital Region, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary and National Park attract scores of migratory birds every year during winters. Visit the park during the season and you will come across the likes of Siberian crane, northern pintail, common teal, spotted redshank, spot-billed pelican, Eurasian wigeon, long-billed pipit and many other winged guests that travel thousands of miles to reach this wetland. The resident birds like little cormorant, common hoopoe, white-throated kingfisher, red-vented bulbul, great egret, rose-ringed parakeet, laughing dove, magpie robin and many others add to the place’s amazing avian population. Animals like nilgai, wild cat, sambar, wild dog and blackbuck can also be spotted here. The park also boasts of attractions like a museum, a library and an interpretation centre, offering great information about various birds. It is fun to explore the park on foot. Watch towers across the park facilitate wonderful bird watching experience. Lush green flora enhances the beauty of the place, leaving the visitors completely delighted.

September-March