Located 46 kms south-west of national capital New Delhi, Sultanpur is a
bird watcher's paradise. Sultanpur was declared a water-bird reserve in
1972 and upgraded to the status of National Park in 1991. Today
Sultanpur is a beautiful country of birds, which is covered with lush
green lawns, trees, shrubs and masses of Bougainvillea. The park is home
to a large number of birds and animals, which can be seen wandering,
swimming or flying around the lake or other areas. On bird watching tour
one can easily spot Grey Pelicans, Cormorants, Grey Herons, Pond Herons,
Egrets, Painted Storks, Black-necked Storks, White Ibis and Spoonbills.
Migratory birds like the Siberian Cranes and European Geese can be
spotted in winters, when they visit the park in large number. Besides
bird-watching, the park has provided the facilities of an education and
interpretation centre, a library, films, slides and binoculars. Boating
facility is also available in the lake situated within the park.
Prime Attractions of the Park
Fauna of the Park
Sultanpur National Park is mainly a water-bird sanctuary which is home
to Local and Migratory bird species. Migratory birds found in the park
are Siberian Cranes, Demoiselle Cranes, Ruddy Shelducks, Pelicans,
Flamingos, Bar- headed Geese, Spotted Sandpiper, Darters, Grey Lags,
Gadwalls, Mallards, Pochards, Shovellers and Teals. Local birds found
here are Plovers, Red-wattled Lapwings, Herons, Cormorants, Egrets,
White Ibises, Spoonbills and Painted Storks. In addition to the bird
species, the park is home to a number of animals which include Leopard,
Sambar, Nilgai, Mongoose, Blackbuck, Hog Deer, Caracal, Wild Dog, Wild
Cat, Striped Hyena, Hedgehog, Indian Porcupine, Blue Bull, Rattle
Badger, Wild Pig and Four Horned Antelope.
Flora
of the Park
The park has tropical and dry deciduous forests, which consist of
Babul, Savannah grasses, Acacia, Jamun and Banyan trees.
Other Attraction
Museum & Library
The park has a small museum and library, which provide a good knowledge
about birds and other creatures.