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Ramsar Wetland | Bird Sanctuary

Sultanpur National Park

Delhi NCR's Winter Bird Lake

Haryana

Image: Ekabhishek / CC BY-SA 3.0
Best in Winter
Migratory bird diversity is usually highest from November to February.
Seasonal Closure Possible
The park may close for habitat maintenance during summer/monsoon periods. Confirm hours before traveling.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to Sultanpur National Park! Use the resources below to plan your adventure in one of India's most treasured wild spaces.

Reservations

Check current park hours, ticketing, and any seasonal maintenance closure before making a Delhi NCR day trip.

Lodging

Haryana Tourism Tourist Complex
Tourist accommodation near the park, subject to current Haryana Tourism availability.
Gurugram/Delhi NCR
Extensive hotels and guesthouses for day-trip access.

Book your stay

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Visitor Centers

Sultanpur Interpretation Center
Inside/near park entry • Posted public hours
Birding guidance, interpretation, toilets, parking, and visitor facilities.

Rules & Regulations

  • Stay on marked paths
  • Do not disturb nesting or feeding birds
  • No loud music or drones
  • Do not litter near the wetland
  • Use watchtowers responsibly and avoid crowding

Accessibility

This is one of the more accessible parks in the app, with road access, walking paths, towers, toilets, and short distances. Some paths and tower stairs may still be difficult for wheelchair users.

Basic Information

About This Park

Sultanpur National Park is a small but important wetland in Gurugram district of Haryana. It is designated as a Ramsar Site and is one of the easiest national park day trips from Delhi NCR. Seasonal water, grassland, and scattered trees support resident and migratory birds.

Operating Hours & Seasons

SeasonMorning SafariEvening Safari
Birding Season (Oct - Mar)Posted morning hoursPosted evening hours

Use official Haryana Wildlife or Haryana Tourism channels for current opening hours, weekly closures, and maintenance closures.

Closure PeriodSeasonal maintenance closures can occur, often around summer and monsoon months.

Fees & Passes

CategoryAmount
Entry FeeAs notified at the park gate
Camera/GuideAs applicable locally

Carry cash or confirm current digital payment options at the gate.

Weather

☀️ Summer
April - June
28°C - 45°C
Very hot and exposed; birding is limited and closures may apply.
🌧️ Monsoon
July - September
26°C - 36°C
Wetland recharge and habitat maintenance season; access can vary.
❄️ Winter
November - February
5°C - 25°C
Best birding season with migratory waterfowl and cool mornings.

Contact Information

Authority
Wildlife Department, Haryana

Directions & Transportation

Physical Address

Sultanpur National Park, Gurgaon-Farrukhnagar Road, Gurugram district, Haryana

28.4640° N, 76.8920° E

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By Air

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is the closest major airport.

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By Train

Gurugram and Garhi Harsaru are useful railheads depending on local transport.

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By Road

The park is about 15 km from Gurugram and roughly 50 km from Delhi by road.

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Local Transport

Use taxis or private vehicles from Gurugram/Delhi; walking paths and watchtowers are inside the park.

Things to Do

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Bird Watching
Scan the wetland for ducks, geese, storks, ibises, spoonbills, waders, and raptors.
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Watchtower Viewing
Use machans and viewpoints placed around the wetland.
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Nature Photography
Photograph birds and wetland habitat from designated paths and towers.
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Interpretation Center
Learn about wetland conservation and migratory bird routes.

Nature & Wildlife

Key Wildlife

Painted StorkBlack-necked StorkSpoonbillBar-headed GooseNorthern PintailCommon TealKingfishersRaptors

Flora

Seasonal wetland vegetation, reeds, grasses, scattered trees, shrubs, and planted groves around walking paths.

Fauna

Sultanpur supports over 250 bird species across seasons, plus small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and wetland invertebrates.

Learn About the Park

History

The wetland was protected as a bird sanctuary in the 1970s and upgraded to national park status in 1991. It is now recognized internationally as a Ramsar wetland.

Quick Facts

Established
1991
Area
1.42 sq km (142.25 hectares)
State
Haryana
Designation
Ramsar Wetland