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  • Опубликовано: 10 окт 2024
  • Okhla Bird Sanctuary
    The areas around Okhla barrage, encompassing the river Yamuna and the marshes associated with it, have been a favorite haunt for birdwatchers, ever since the construction of Agra Canal, which started from here in 1874. Major-General H. P. W. Hutson recorded the birds of Okhla during the course of his ornithological surveys in the Delhi region during June 1943 to May 1945. Subsequently, Mrs Usha Ganguli also recorded the avifauna from this site in her book, A guide to the birds of the Delhi area. Following the construction of a barrage and the resulting lake in 1986, birdwatching activity has increased at this site. Spread over 3.5 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi) on the river Yamuna, the sanctuary is in the Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. It was declared a protected area in 1990, under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
    The sanctuary is approachable from Mathura Road (NH-2), via Sarita Vihar going towards Noida. The nearest stations of Delhi Metro is Okhla Bird Sanctuary metro station on Magenta Line.
    Location- The sanctuary lies on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in the district of Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh. The nearest city to this sanctuary is Noida which lies only at a distance of 12.6 km.
    Timings- The timings for Okhla Bird Sanctuary changes according to different seasons. If you plan your trip during the summer months, then the sanctuary remains open from 7.30 am to 5.00 pm daily. In the winter the timings are from 7.00 am to 5.30 pm daily.
    Price- The entry fee per Indian person is Rs 30 and for foreigners, it is Rs 350 per head. Extra charges are there if you are carrying your cameras inside and the prices range between Rs 500 to Rs 1000.

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