Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

If your world orbits around colorful and beautiful birds, then Sultanpur National Park is the perfect place for you. This sanctuary is located at a distance of 50 km from Delhi in the state of Haryana. It was established in the year 1971 and was recognized as a National Park in 1991. It is named after the famous ornithologist who established this sanctuary. Covering an area of around 143 sq km, this sanctuary is a natural habitat of a variety of birds, including the migratory ones who fly in here every year. The best time to visit this sanctuary is the winter season.

Flora

The landscape of this sanctuary is mainly covered with topical and dry deciduous forests. Trees such as jamun, babul savannah grass, banyan and acacia are common here. The fertile land of the sanctuary is dotted with trees, shrubs, lawns and heaps of bougainvilleas.

Birds

The sanctuary is a home to around 250 bird species. Some of the enchanting resident birds found here are White Ibises, Spoonbills, Red-Wattled Lapwings, Herons, Spoonbills, Painted Storks, Cormorants, Egrets and Plovers. And the famous migratory birds spotted in the sanctuary are While, Siberian Cranes, Flamingoes, Gadwalls, Mallards, Spotted Sandpiper, Darters, Ruddy, Shelducks, Pelicans, Flamingoes, Bar-Headed Geese, Darters, Demoiselle Cranes, Grey Lags, Spotted, Sandpiper, Pochards, Shovellers, Gadwalls and Mallards.

Wildlife

Apart from mesmerizing birds, the sanctuary also houses some other wildlife species such as Striped Hyena, Leopard, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck, Hog Deer, Four Horned Antelope, Caracal, Wild Dog, Rattle/Honey Badger, Mongoose, Hedgehog, Wild Pig, Wild Cat, and Indian Porcupine.

Accommodation Facility

The Park offers tourist lodge as an accommodation option. It is run by the Haryana Tourism Development Corporation. Several hotels starting from luxurious to budget ones are located near the sanctuary.

Travel to Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary and you are bound to come back with golden memories.

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