India’s habitats—wetlands, mangroves, grasslands, montane forests and tropical evergreen tracts—attract an astonishing variety of birds year-round. For birdwatchers who want the full spectrum (migrants, waterfowl, raptors, hornbills and colourful forest endemics), certain national parks act as stage, sanctuary and classroom all at once. Below are five national parks that consistently deliver memorable sightings, plus what makes each one special, the star birds to look for, where the park lies, and which other large animals share the landscape.
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5 Must-Visit National Parks In India For Bird-Watching Lovers
From the wetlands of Bharatpur to the mangroves of the Sundarbans, India’s national parks host extraordinary avian diversity: migratory flocks, endemic forest specialities, and rare wetland waders. Here are five parks every birder should visit
Anwesha Santra
13 November 2025
A black-billed magpie perched on an apricot tree Photo: Avijit Sharma
A black-billed magpie perched on an apricot tree Photo: Avijit Sharma
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