Porbandar Bird Sanctuary Porbandar

About The Place: Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is a beautiful natural area in the city of Porbandar where people and nature coexist harmoniously. The sanctuary covers an area of 1 square kilometer and is surrounded by trees and plants. It was established in 1988 to protect the many species of birds that live there.

Every year, many colorful and varied species of migratory birds visit the sanctuary, filling the area with their songs and making it a popular destination for bird lovers. You can see water birds splashing around in the freshwater lake and other birds soaring high in the sky. Some of the types of birds you might see include Flamingos, Grebes, Pelicans, Ducks, Geese, Avocets, Coots, Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Bitterns, Storks, Ibis, Spoonbills, Cranes, Whistling Teals, Gulls, Terns, Jacanas, Ruffs, Red shanks, and Indian rollers.

Visiting the Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is a great way to spend a leisurely day among these beautiful feathered creatures. It's especially nice to visit during the winter months when many of the migratory birds are present. The sanctuary is a wonderful example of how people and nature can live together in harmony, and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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How to get there

By Road The Porbandar Bird Sanctuary is well connected with major cities of Gujarat state such as Jamnagar (123.1 Km), Devbhoomi Dwarka (103 Km) and Rajkot (182.3 Km) through a road network.
By Train The nearest Railway station is Porbandar Railway Station, which is around (1.1 km) from Porbandar Bird Sanctuary and it takes about 3 Min to reach
By Air The nearest Airport is at Rajkot Airport, which is well connected to the rest of the country by regular flights. Rajkot Airport is located at a distance of approximately (184.0 km) from Porbandar Bird Sanctuary and it takes about 3 hour to reach.