Birds are beautiful and ask any bird lover they will tell you stories about how they spend hours looking for species. Sultanpur National Park is a beautiful bird sanctuary that is a haven for migratory and resident birds.
Last winter I spent a day here to check out the beauty of this place and its proximity to Gurgaon makes it an ideal weekend destination. Try visiting it in winters (right now is good!) as you get to see many migratory birds too.
There are around 250 bird species which have been documented in the park. The Siberian Crane, Common Teal, Northern Pintail, Eurasian Wigeon and many other migratory birds are common here. The sanctuary was given the status of a National Park on 5th July 1991 under Sec-35 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The best time to visit the place is from Novembers to February. The park is a known picnic spot for many and it has four watching towers located at different places for easy viewing. It also has guest house facilities for those who plan to stay overnight.
Timings: 7 AM to 4:30 PM and it remains closed every Tuesday.
Location and distance: This National Park is situated in Haryana’s Gurgaon/Gurugram district on the Gurgaon- Farrukh Nagar road. The distance you need to travel from Delhi to reach this National Park is 50 km via NH 9 and from Gurgaon is 15 km via Basai road
How to reach:
Railways: You can take a metro from New Delhi railway station to Huda City Centre which takes you to Gurgaon. Take a local conveyance from there for the rest of your journey. The sanctuary is about 19 km approx. from the Gurgaon Railway Station.
Road: You can enjoy the early winter mornings as you drive down from Delhi and Gurgaon as it is only 50 km and 15km respectively from Delhi and Gurgaon.
Where to stay and the budget:
Hotels and Resorts are also close-by if you want to make this a one day trip. You can stay at The Galaxy Resort, Bahadurgarh or Hotel Gajaraj Continental. These are budget stays which will set you back by approximately 2000 INR but the facilities are basic.
Want to make it lavish? You can head to Gurugram which has a variety of luxurious hotels from ITC Grand Bharat to Westin.
Popular Places: You can also visit the well known Sheetla Mata Mandir, Tau Devi Lal Bio Diversity Park, Gurgaon Central Mall, Pataudi Palace, Damdama Lake and Aapno Ghar Amusement and Water Park.
Other tips: Wear sports shoes as you will have to walk a lot. Carry water (you can buy it near the sanctuary too) and some quick snacks. Wear your sunscreen as you will be spending a lot of time outdoors.
Have you ever been to Sultanpur National Park?
