Harike Wetland and Bird Sanctuary

Harike Wetland is a famous destination for bird watchers and also one of the best places to visit near Amritsar. The popular Harike Lake lies deep within the park. It occupies an area of 4100 hectares and spreads into three districts of Punjab namely Amritsar, Ferozpur and Kapurthala. Harike birds sanctuary a bird watchers paradise and attracts thousands of migratory birds during winter. Around 375 bird species have been recorded in the sanctuary. Harike also houses endangered aquatic mammalian as well as reptilian fauna like Indus river dolphin, smooth-coated otter and seven species of rare freshwater turtles. Harike birds Sanctuary is Heaven for photographers to capture various species of birds in their habitat.