Kanpur City Guide
Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is one of the most visited sanctuaries by the Migratory birds. The winter season is the heaven for a tourists, as the place is filled with colorful birds of all sizes.
Location : The Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is situated 45 Km from Kanpur, on Lucknow highway.
Best Season : The sanctuary can be visited all year round, but the best season to watch the migratory birds is November to March.
Major Wildlife Attractions : Migratory birds, Shovards, Parakeets, Purple Moorhen and Deers.
About the Sanctuary
One of the major wildlife sanctuaries attractions of Uttar Pradesh, Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is a great weekend trip from Kanpur. The small sanctuary, spread in an area of 3 sq km, attracts hundreds of migratory birds species during winters. The sanctuary is mainly the area around a shallow lake The lake forms a perfect place for the migratory and water birds for a long stay. As a part of conservation of lake and its surroundings, Government of Uttar Pradesh declared the area as a sanctuary in 1984. The picturesque sanctuary is an ideal for photographers and picnic lovers. To enhance the knowledge of visitors regarding birds, an Interpretation Centre is established in the Sanctuary. It has the provision of film shows related to wildlife. A motel, restaraunt and small eateries around the sanctuary makes it an ideal location for a great weekend trip.
Wildlife Attractions
Avian Population : The avian population here comprises a mix of residents as well as migratory birds. The birds migrate across Himalayas from Tibet, China, Europe and Siberia during winters. Some of these birds fly over 5000 km and above 8500 mts high to reach here. Some of the major migratory birds during the season are Greylag Goose, Pintail, Cotton teal, Red Crested pochard, Gadwall, Shoveller, Coot and Mallard. Some major local migratory and residential birds are Spotwill, Sarus crane, Painted Stork, Peacock, White Ibis, Dabchick, Whisling teal, Open billed stork, White necked stork, Pheasant tailed jacana, Broze winged Jacana, Purple moorhen, Lapwing, Tern vulture, Pigeon, King crow, Indian roller and Bee eater.
Deer Park : A small park, comprising the deers has been established in the vicinity of the sanctuary. There are Spotted deers and Barking deers in the park. It is one of the main attractions in the sanctuary.
Reptiles : The major reptiles found in the sanctuary are Cobra, Viper, Krait, Ratsnake and Water snakes.
Getting There
The Nawabganj Birds Sanctuary is 45 Km from Kanpur railway station. Amuasi Airport, Lucknow is 35 Km and Lucknow railway station os 55 Km from the Sanctuary. One can very easily get taxis and buses from these places to sanctuary.
Accommodations
Kanpur and Lucknow offers good accommodation to the visitors. But its better to get a prior reservation in the Priyadarshini Motel, a state owned motel in the sanctuary. Many other stay options are also available near the sanctuary.
