Best Places to see flamingos in India: Usually when it comes to long legs and neck pink flaminga bird, first of all, there is a map of Europe, middle east and Africa in front of our eyes. But do you know that you can see the entire battalion of this beautiful bird in many parts of your country. Actually, every year, these birds migrate from cold areas and come to certain places in India and stay here for months. Seeing their herd looks like a film scene. It seems very seductive to see them from a distance. If you also want to see these birds closely, then visit these special places.
Kutch, Gujarat
Gujarat’s Ran of Kutch is famous for the breeding site of Flemingo. It is also called “Flemingo City”. During winter, thousands of flamingos fill this marshy area with pink color. Between October and March, the view here is worth seeing. You can also enjoy beautiful sunset here. This area becomes even more vibrant during the Rann festival.
Thol Lake, 25 km from Ahmedabad, is a perfect place to see Flemingo. Between November to February, these birds are seen floating in the calm water here and in the golden light of the sun. This place is paradise not only for bird lovers, but also for photographers. Here you can also see other migratory birds like Pelican and Crane.
Amidst the busy city in Mumbai, Sevari Madflats is a stunning hideout of Flemingo. Every year from January to May, these birds relax here. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) conducts Flamingo Watching Tour. You can see these birds closely by going here. This place is perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Sambhar Lake, located a few hours from Jaipur, is the largest saltwater lake in India. In winter, this place is buzzed with flamingo and other migratory birds. The view here between November to February is mesmerized. The sandy shore and the calm atmosphere of the lake makes it special.
Odisha’s Chilka Lake is the biggest hotspot to see Flemingo in India. Especially on the island of Nalbana, where a temporary colony of Flamingo is formed in winter. Iravadi dolphins can also be seen here. Between November to February, the entire area of the lake becomes a paradise for bird lovers.
-Choose the time or evening time. This time is best for birds to see and photography.
-Put binocular together. It is necessary to close the birds from a distance.
-Take guide in the same way. Local guides will give you better information about these birds and their places.
So, next time you plan to visit a beautiful place, then definitely include these places in your list. The flock of flamingo will make your journey memorable!
