General
Information : Location : Sultanpur, Haryana Nearest Access :
Gurgaon & Delhi Main Wildlife Found : Migratory Birds, Kingfishers,
Blue Bulls Coverage Area : 359 acres Nearest Airport : New
Delhi Nearest Railway Stn. : New Delhi By road : well connected
from Delhi & Gurgaon.
About Sultanpur Sanctuary :
Sultanpur, 46 kms. from Delhi, it is a green haven with a lake and wild birds.
Sultanpur was declared a water-bird reserve in 1972 and its grounds are lush with
lawns and trees and shrubs and masses of bougainvillea. It is recommended to spend
some time in the small museum and library in the reserve, as one gets a fair idea
of the birds and creatures you are likely to see during your visit to the reserve.
A good pair of binoculars is a must to clearly observe the wildlife from a safe
distance, without disturbing them.
Sultanpur is essentially a bird watching
place with few trees obscuring the visitor's view of the lake. The birds can be
easily spotted wading, swimming or flying. All this is possible, because the visitors
are not allowed to paddle around in boats in this water bird sanctuary, thus allowing
the birds to continue with their activities without human interference. One can
very easily spot grey pelicans, cormorants, grey and pond herons, egrets, painted
storks who tend to congregate and preen. The black-necked storks, white ibis,
spoonbills, etc can also be spotted.
Best Time for visit :
December to January ( Main period for migratory birds.)