Located
at a distance of 46 kms from Delhi, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a haven to a
variety of domestic and migratory birds. Artificial mound, have turned into
a green glade. The marsh has been converted into a water body. And with the
years, hundreds of species of migratory birds have winged in to stay. Winter
brings in birds from as far as Siberia. Flock of geese from Europe wing in too.
The local birds flap in. The bird population include darters, egrets shovellers,
gadwell and geese dominate. Teals, kingfishers, lapwings, sandpipers demoiselle
cranes and such like water birds nestle in. Over 100 species have been identified
here.
Sultanpur Bird Sanctuarywas a haunt of our very own birdman Late Dr. Salim Ali:
And, innumerable bird watchers who come in to observe bird antics. There are
hide outs, watch towers and a museum of sorts for those keen on serious study.
Guestrooms and catering wing, await the patrons.
Climate(Sultanpur Bird Sanctuar)
The climate of this region is tropical with very hot summers and chilly winters.
Monsoon approaches this place in the month of July and continues till mid-September.
The best season to visit this park is winter as the chances of seeing the exclusive
wildlife of this park is more in these months.
Location(Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary)
The Sultanpur National Park is located in the Indian state of Haryana at a distance
of 45 km from Delhi, the national capital. The park extends from latitude 28°37'
in the North to longitude 77°04' in the east. It is well connected by roads
with Delhi and Gurgaon, the district headquarters.
Other wildlife in the park include blackbuck, nilgai, hog deer, sambar, wild
dog or dhole, caracal, wild cat, hedgehog, mongoose, striped hyena, Indian porcupine,
rattle/honey badger, leopard, wild pig, and four horned antelope.
Other Attractions
Sultanpur Lake is the point around which the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary has been
developed. The lake is a picnic spot for the residents of Delhi and boating
facilities are also available here. The lake has a good number of reptiles and
it attracts a lot of migratory birds during winters.
Places Nearby(Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary)
Delhi, at a distance of around 45 km from Sultanpur, is the capital of India
and the seat of power since ancient times. Major tourist attractions here are
the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Qutub Minar, Bahai Temple,
Rajghat, India Gate, and Jantar Mantar apart from numerous others. There are
also many museums, libraries, art galleries, theaters, and educational institutions
that can be visited.
Reaching
There(Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary)
By Air: Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (35 km)
Palam Domestic Airport, Delhi (35 km) The nearest airport from Sultanpur is
the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Palam Domestic Airport in Delhi
at a distance of just 35 km. Indira Gandhi airport is connected with most of
the important international destinations by regular flights of the major airlines.
Palam Domestic Airport is connected to almost all the major cities in India
by regular flights of the Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, and Sahara Airlines
apart from the other small domestic airlines.
By Rail: Railway Station - Gurgaon Railway Station (15 km) Gurgaon is
the nearest railway station connected to Delhi and many places in Haryana and
Rajasthan by regular trains. New Delhi, Nizamuddin, and Old Delhi railway stations
are important railway links from where one can get trains to almost all parts
of the country.
By Road: We(tourmyindia.com) can provide you all tourist permit car/coach,
for the city and intercity drives and can look after all your travel related
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Staying There(Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary):
Inside the park, the Haryana Tourism Development Corporation runs a tourist
lodge that has air-conditioned as well as general rooms. The facilities there
include a bar, restaurant, and cottages for the guests. One can also stay in
any of the large number of hotels at Delhi or Gurgaon and go to Sultanpur for
a weakened or day trip.
Travel Tips:
For money exchange and other banking facilities Delhi and Gurgaon are the best
places. There are branches of almost all the nationalized as well as foreign
and private banks that accept travelers' cheques and exchange foreign currency.