Sunderban National park

Ramsar Sites of India

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India has 75 Ramsar sites, these wetlands play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, controlling floods, recharging groundwater, and supporting local communities.

Home to endangered species like the Siberian crane, Gangetic dolphin, and Himalayan salamander. Vital for migratory birds under the Central Asian Flyway.

Best Time to Visit in Winter months are October to March for migratory birds and pleasant weather. Some sites like national parks may require entry permits.

Here are Ramsar sites of India –

1.First Ramsar Sites 1981 is Chilika Lake Odisha, Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan.

2. Largest Ramsar Site is Sundarbans Wetland West Bengal.

3. Smallest Ramsar Site is Renuka Wetland Himachal Pradesh.

4. Most Recent Ramsar sites Additions 2022 is Tampara Lake Odisha, Hirakud Reservoir Odisha, Sakhya Sagar Madhya Pradesh.

5. States with the Most Ramsar Sites is Tamil Nadu 14 sites, Uttar Pradesh 10 sites.

Most Popular Ramsar Sites of Indias Tourist Attractions is –

  1. Chilika Lake Odisha

Chilika Lake is asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, Irrawaddy dolphins, migratory birds. They are famous for Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, Kalijai Island.

  1. Keoladeo National Park Rajasthan

Kealadeo National park is UNESCO World Heritage Site, a paradise for birdwatchers. They are most popular for exotic bird species, ancient temples.

  1. Loktak Lake Manipur

Loktak Lake is a Floating islands, they are popular for Keibul Lamjao National Park home to the Sangai deer, Boating, traditional fishing.

  1. Sundarbans Wetland West Bengal

Sunderbans Wetland is Largest mangrove forest, Bengal tigers, UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are popular for Tiger safaris, village tourism.

  1. Wular Lake Jammu & Kashmir

Wular Lake Jammu and Kashmir are Largest freshwater lake in India, supports local fishing communities. They are popular for Scenic beauty, birdwatching.

  1. Sambhar Lake Rajasthan

Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland saltwater lake. They are most popular for Flamingos, salt production tours.

  1. Vembanad-Kol Wetland Kerala

Vembanad-Kol are Longest lake in India, vibrant houseboat tourism. They are popular for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, backwater cruises.

  1. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Karnataka

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is an Important bird area, crocodile sightings. Most Popular for Boating, birdwatching.