Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
A bird sanctuary in the state of Karnataka in south India
About Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Ranganathittu covers an area of less than 1 km², but the bird population density is very high. The most common birds in the sanctuary are painted storks, spoon bills, white ibises, egrets, herons and partridges. Most of the birds stay on tiny islands within the river, which you can approach by boat. However, the river is also home to a few crocodiles, so don't jump in for a swim! The best times to visit are from March to May. Ranganathittu attained the status of a bird sanctuary in 1940, courtesy of the visions of India's noted ornithologist. Dr. Salim Ali. who, during his survey of the birds of Mysore, advocated for the establishment of such a sanctuary. Ranganthittu is on the river Cauvery, about 13 km away from Mysore. The part that visitors are allowed to see is a slow section of the r
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