Delhi's closest significant birdwatching destination — a 1.43 km² national park built around a shallow wetland and grassland that attracts over 250 bird species. In winter (November-March) the park is transformed by tens of thousands of migratory waterfowl from Central Asia and Siberia — Siberian cranes (rare), painted storks, bar-headed geese, flamingos, and multiple duck and wader species. The flat terrain and well-maintained trails make this accessible to all fitness levels.
| Travel time | 1 hour by road |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | easy |
How to get there
- Mode
- Private car
- Route
- NH-48 (Delhi-Gurugram Expressway) to Sultanpur village exit
- Duration
- 1h each way
- Cost usd
- 15
- Cost inr
- 1200
- Notes
- Easy drive on NH-48 expressway, well-signposted.
- Mode
- Auto-rickshaw / taxi from Gurugram
- Duration
- 30min from Gurugram centre
- Cost usd
- 5
- Cost inr
- 400
Weather through the year in India
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for India.
Tips for visiting
- The best bird photography is possible 6-9AM when birds are most active and light is warm.
- Bring binoculars and a telephoto lens (300mm+) for satisfying birdwatching.
- November-February offers the greatest diversity of species. The park is quieter in summer but resident birds remain.
- The park has a nature interpretation centre and raised bamboo watchtowers — climb these for elevated photography angles.