Harike Bird Sanctuary Tour

Trip Location: Amritsar

Location: Jakopur Khurd, Amritsar, Punjab

Start Point & End Point: Hotel within 5 km radius of Amritsar City center

Timings: 09.00 AM to 05.00 PM

When to go: October to March (The best time to witness beautiful migratory birds)

The Harike Bird Sanctuary is also known as Harike Wetland formed in 1953 and has a Harike Lake. It is situated at the barrage at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej at Harike town. Go on a bird-watching tour at the site and explore a variety of flora and fauna, take plenty of souvenir photos. 

The sanctuary is home to the cotton pygmy goose,  tufted duck, yellow-crowned woodpecker, yellow-eyed pigeon, Pallas's gull, brown-headed gull, black-headed gull, yellow-footed gull,  Indian skimmer, white-rumped vulture, and to many more birds, around 45,000 ducks have been recorded here during the peak migratory season. The pickup will be arrannged from the respective hotels within the city limits along with an experienced driver. The driver will guide you about the Sanctuary's history while you admiring the beauty of the same and watching the enormous variety of migratory birds. Although, there are no standalone restaurants available in Harike. but nearest local options like The Canal Guest House opposite the Harike Wetlands Complex can serve the purpose of the lunch at reasonable cost. 

Vehicle Available:
You can choose the vehicle according to your group size or traveling needs. 

Sedans-
Alto, Indica, Swift Dzire, and Etios
Suitable for up to 4 passengers

SUVs-
Tavera, Xylo, and Innova
Suitable for up to 6 passengers