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Sultanpur,National Park
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Sultanpur National Park, located at about 50 Kms from Delhi and 15 Kma from
Gurgaon on Gurgaon Farukhnagar road is a bird paradise particularly in the
winder months both for local as well as migratory aves.
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Its sancturay potentilal was first recognised by the wold famous ornithologist,
Mr. Peter Jackson, Keeping in view its importance and potential, the area
covering 359 acres was declared a Bird Sancturay in 1971 and was upgraded to the
status of National Park in 1991 by Haryana Government.
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The Education & Interpretation Centre has over 70 attractive colour photographs
and transparancies of different speices of birds. The photographs are
accompanised with informative write-ups about birds which are of interest to
bird lovers.
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The Department has also established a Centre in the memory of Dr. Salim Ali, the
inernationlly acclaimed ornithologist of India which contains his bust,
photographs, write-ups and certain of his personal effects.
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The National Park has an area of 359 acres, out of which about 180 acres is
pondage area and the rest provides habitat for terrestrial birds.Heronries look
very beautiful with diverse groups of birds. Of the recorded 250 bird species,
150 are residents or local migratory, while others come form faraway northern
regions like Siberia, Europe and Afghanistan. The common resident species are
Little Egret, Painted Stork, White ibis, Little brown dove, Indian crested lark,
Myna, Red vented bulbul, Magpie robin, Weaver bird etc. Every year about 90
species of migratory birds arrive here in search of feeding grounds and to pass
winter. In winter, the sanctuary provides a picturesque panorama of migratory
birds such as Rosy pelican, Spotted sand piper, starling, Blue throat etc. In
summer, 11 species of birds such as Koel and Cuckoos can be recognised by theier
melodious songs. For comfortable stay of visitors at park, tourism development
corporation has established a tourist complex with salubrious climes. Bird
watching is facilitated by four watch towers at vantage locations and a nature
trail.For study/ identification of birds , a museum containing photographs and a
library equipped with sufficient good books on birds and wildlife are available.
Binoculars are provided to interested visitors.
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Further information can be obtained from the following:-
1.Chief Wildlife Warden, Haryana, C-18,Forests Complex, Sector-6, Panchkula.
Phone 0172-2561224
2. Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden, C-18,Forests Complex, Sector-6, Panchkula. Phone
0172-2561213
3. Wildlife Inspector, Sultanpur, District Gurgaon |
For reservation of accommodation the following may be contacted:-
1. Manager, Shama Tourist Complex, Gurgaon.
2. Manager, Sultanpur Tourist Complex, Sultanpur, Distt. Gurgaon. |
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Public Notice regarding
Sultanpur National Park
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