10 Best Places in India to Visit for Exotic Birds 

27/JANUARY/ 2025

Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a haven for birdwatchers with over 370 species, including migratory Siberian cranes and painted storks. Its wetlands offer a perfect habitat for these exotic birds. 

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan

Known for its man-made wetlands, this sanctuary attracts pelicans, egrets, and the painted stork. Its serene atmosphere and diversity of birds make it a must-visit for bird enthusiasts. 

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Chilika Lake,  Odisha 

As Asia's largest brackish lagoon, Chilika Lake becomes a migratory hub in winter, hosting flamingos, spot-billed pelicans, and other exotic birds in its tranquil waters. 

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Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Located on the banks of Vembanad Lake, this sanctuary shelters birds like darters, herons, and storks. Migratory species, including Siberian cranes, add charm during seasonal visits. 

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Sundarbans National Park,  West Bengal

Beyond its fame for tigers, Sundarbans offers a rich birding experience with species like collared kingfishers, mangrove whistlers, and herons unique to the mangrove ecosystem. 

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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka 

Set along the Kaveri River, this sanctuary is a paradise for pelicans, storks, and ibises. A boat ride through its waters offers a close encounter with these avian species. 

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Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

Spread across vast wetlands, this sanctuary becomes vibrant in winter, welcoming flamingos, geese, red-throated pipits, and other migratory birds in large numbers. 

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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

Also known as the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, this Kerala treasure is home to Malabar hornbills, Indian pittas, and Ceylon frogmouths, making it a prized destination for birders. 

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Pangong Lake, Ladakh

This stunning high-altitude lake is a breeding ground for bar-headed geese and Brahminy ducks. Its unique location offers breathtaking scenery alongside rare bird sightings. 

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Jim Corbett National Park,  Uttarakhand

Renowned for its tigers, Corbett is also a haven for over 600 bird species, including great hornbills, crested serpent eagles, and white-throated kingfishers in its dense forests.

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