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Sultanpur National Park
Sultanpur National Park About
Sultanpur National Park
Sultanpur National Park located at a short distance
from the national capital Delhi, is a bird watchers paradise. Declared a water-bird
reserve in 1972 and upgraded to the status of national park in the year 1991,
a visit to the place during winter can be a rewarding experience, although migratory
birds begin to arrive as early as late July or the early days of August. Large
flock of birds in V shaped formations are a common sight as winter starts to set
in.
The area used to be a marshy land where water accumulated in monsoons
and dried out in summers. In time the marshy land coupled with other facts such
as thriving population of fish and other insects started to attract numerous species
of beautiful avians that also included a number of migratory birds that came here
from all around the world.
The department of wildlife preservation has
done appreciable work by constructing mounds, widening of pathways and construction
of tube wells. Efforts are also in full swing to plant more trees in the area
to provide a permanent habitat to the numerous birds. Excellent facilities provided
at the park include an education and interpretation centre, library an well as
film and slide shows.
Wildlife Attractions in
Sultanpur National Park
A number of trees have been planted all over the
park to provide a permanent habitat for the avian residents of the place. Some
of the commonly found trees include Acacia Nilotica, Acacia Tortilis, Beris and
Neem.
The park is known as a paradise for bird lovers among the wildlife
circuit. There are an estimated number of 450 species of birds found in Haryana,
of which 250 have been recorded at Sultanpur, which also include foreign residents
coming from far away lands like Siberia, Europe and Afghanistan. Some of the mainly
found resident birds at the park include Common Hoopoe, Paddyfield Pipit, Purple
Sunbird, Little Cormorant, Eurasian Thick-knee, Gray Francolin, Black Francolin,
Indian Roller, White-throated Kingfisher, Spot billed Duck, Painted Stork, White
Ibis, Black headed Ibis, Little Egret, Great Egret, Cattle Egret, India Crested
Lark, Red vented Bulbul, Rose ringed Parakeet, Red wattled Lapwing, Shikra, Eurasian
collared Dove, Red collared Dove, Laughing Dove, Spotted Owlet, Rock Pigeon, Magpie
Robin, Greater Coucal, Weaver Bird, Bank Mynah, Common Mynah and Green Bee Eater.
Every year over 100 species of migratory birds also arrive here and remain
here during the winter months. Some of the prominent visitors include Siberian
Cranes, Greater Flamingo, Ruff, Black winged Stilt, Common Teal, Common Greenshank,
Northern Pintail, Yellow Wagtail, White Wagtail, Northern Shoveler, Rosy Pelican,
Gadwall, Wood Sandpiper, Spotted Sandpiper, Eurasian Wigeon, Black tailed Godwit,
Spotted Redshank, Starling, Bluethroat, Asian Koel, Black crowned Night Heron,
Eurasian Golden Oriole, Comb duck, Blue cheeked Bee Eater, Blue-tailed Bee-Eater
and Cuckoos.
Safaris
Taking a stroll around the
park is the best way to observe the numerous variety of bird species. Other than
birds some animals including Neelgai, blackbuck, sambar, wild dog and wild cat
can also be seen.
Other Attractions in Sultanpur
National Park
Interpretation Centre
An educational interpretation centre provided
inside the park has over 70 color photographs of different species of birds along
with a brief description about each of them providing useful information for bird
lovers. A special room dedicated to Dr. Salim Ali, the famous ornithologist, contains
his write ups, photographs and other belongings.
Museum
and Library
Library is well stocked with a rare collection of books on
birds while the museum has on display, pictures of birds along with information
on the routes of migratory birds.
How to Get There
By Air : Indira Gandhi Airport at Delhi is the nearest and
the most convenient airport which is connected to a number of Indian and international
cities. Delhi is connected by daily Indian Airlines flights from Mumbai (7:00,
9:00, 10:00, 12:30, 13:00 & 18:00) from Kolkata (7:00, 17:00 & 20:00)
from Bangalore (9:30, 16:30 & 22:20) & from Chennai (6:40, 10:10, 17:55
& 20:00)
By Rail : Gurgaon is the nearest railhead.
Delhi is connected via the Jammu JP Exp. (4:40, daily), Mandor Exp. (20:50) &
Ashram Exp. (15:05). A convenient way would be to travel to Delhi and take a connecting
train from there or hire a private taxi. The cost of a private taxi would be around
Rs. 300 (approx)
By Road : The park is located close
to Delhi, past the lush expanses along the Gurgaon-Farrukhnagar road. To reach
by road from Delhi, take the NH8 to Rajiv Chowk, Gurgaon. From here, turn right
and bear left towards Gurgaon. After you see a green mosque on the right, take
the next turn to left. Go straight until you come across signboards displaying
Farrukhnagar/Sultanpur.
Distances from Major Cities
Delhi
: 45 km (SW)
Gurgaon : 15 km (W)
Mumbai
: 1174 km
Bangalore : 1753 km
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