2 Famous Bird Sanctuaries in Mysore You Must Visit

Mysore is a city located in the southwestern part of Karnataka. It is one of the most culturally rich cities in India. There are several ancient heritage sites and monuments that people around the world visit. Additionally, its rich wildlife hosting several species of birds and animals, further contributes to its appeal.

Although there are only a handful of bird sanctuaries in Mysore, they house hundreds of species of birds. Read along to learn about them in detail.

The bird sanctuaries in Mysore offer several species of birds for tourists to find. From local birds to migratory birds, one can find them all during a trip to one of the sanctuaries there.

1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mandya

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Ranganathittu is the largest bird sanctuary in Mysore and a paradise for bird watchers for housing several species of birds. There are about 170 species of bird found at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary consists of 6 small islands on the banks of the river Kaveri.

Moreover, tourists visiting this place can enjoy activities like boating and photography apart from bird-watching.

• Area Covered: 0.67 km2
• Best Time to Visit: June to November
• Average Time to Spend: 3 to 4 hours
• Operational Hours: 9 AM to 6 PM
• Distance from the Airport: 33 km from Mysore Airport
• Entry Fee:
  • For Indians: ₹50 for adults, ₹25 for children
  • For Foreigners: ₹300
• How to reach: Travel to Srirangapatna via Srirangapatna railway station or from Mysore Airport. From there, you can get public transports that travel to this sanctuary.

2. Kokkare Bellur Bird Sanctuary, Mandya

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Kokrebellur is a small village near Mysore, home to more than 200 species of local and migratory birds. It also houses numerous spot-billed pelicans and painted storks. Several water bodies are present here too, which are home to various fishes that serve as food for the pelicans. The villagers serve as caretakers of these birds and take care of any bird that is found wounded.

• Area Covered: No information available
• Best Time to Visit: November to May
• Average Time to Spend: 1 hour
• Operational Hours: 24 hours
• Distance from Airport: 120 km from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport
• Entry Fee: No information available
• How to reach: From Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, get to Maddur. Then, take a bus or cab to reach this sanctuary.