RANGANATHITTU BIRD SANCTUARY - TRAVEL INFO
Wildlife
Distance (From Mysore): 16 Kms
Commonly Visited From: Srirangapatna Fort
Trip Duration (From Srirangapatna Fort, Including Travel): 1-2 Hours
Place Location: Near Srirangapatna
Transportation Options: Cab / Bus
Travel Tips: Following places are located in and around Srirangapatna and can be visited together:- Daria Daulat Bagh / Tipu Sultan Summer Palace
- Srirangapatna Fort
- Gumbaz
- Jumma Masjid / Masjid-e-Ala
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - Srirangapatna
- Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
At a distance of 16 Kms from Mysore & 3 Kms from Srirangapatna, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a small sanctuary spread across 67 sq.kms.
The sanctuary comprises of six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. It was declared in 1940 as a result of many requests from Dr Salim Ali who surveyed the birds in this area. Since then, the sanctuary has become a paradise for bird watchers. The sanctuary is a breeding ground for many migratory birds from all over the world. It is home to a wide species of birds including cormorants, darters, white ibis, spoon billed storks, open billed storks, painted storks, white necked storks, egrets, herons, terns, swallows, kingfishers, sandpiper etc.
A boat ride takes you to the six islets crowded with a number of species of birds. The best time to visit the sanctuary is between June & October.
Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM.
