National Parks In India

Sultanpur National Park

This Sultanpur National Park is located just 48kms through Delhi and it is present in Haryana. Moreover, this place is considered to be a heaven especially for all the migratory and residential birds. This place has been constructed over an area of 1.40 sq km and you can easily find here more than 200 migrant and resident birds. Tourists are recommended that they should plan their visit during winter months and you can get to view Russia, Afghanistan, Siberia, East European and Turkey birds. Rajasthan is one of the places that are popular for Bhartapur and Sultanpur national park and they are regarded as one of the most famous bird sanctuaries. During the time of year 2003, Sultanpur and Bharatpur were the main residing places especially for Siberian cranes. You would get to see more than one hundred and fifty bird’s species and they are the main attractions of this national park. You would be enthralled by the spectacular beauty of this park. You would get to view here some of the most beautiful birds and that includes- common mynah, wattled red lapwing, ringed rose parakeet, laughing dove and great egret. If you are a photographer then this is an ideal place. You would get to view some of the astonishing places that are located here and that include- Eurasian wigeon, spotted redshank, wood sandpiper, tailed black godwit and there is an endless list of birds. During the summer seasons, you would get to view different 11 species and that include- comb duck, blue-cheeked bee-eater and night heron black crowned. Moreover, you would get to view different stork species along with spoonbill and ibis as well. You can also plan your trip to the Sultanpur Lake and this is one of the marvelous spots for enjoying the animals and birds. This is one of the effective ways through which you can get the amazing view of this national park.

General Information

State	Beautiful state of Haryana
District(s)	Located in Gurgaon District
Established	Date- 13August,1989
Nearest city	Adjacent to Gurgaon
Time zone	Indian standard time (UTC+05:30)
Area	1.4 square kilometres
Elevation
Climate	Humid weather
Precipitation
Temperature	Moderate- 32 °C
Summer	Hot temperature of 46°C
Winter	Cold- 28°C

 

History

This place Sultanpur has taken its name from Sultan Singh and this is one of the best villages (Covers more than 50,000 bighas land) and it is present below Farrukhnagar. This is one of the main reasons that this village is emerging as Dhanis. This region is also popular by the name of Dhundhoti and this was considered as salt production center. It was during the nineteenth century that it was being heavily used in United Provisions and Delhi and it was exporting approximately two lakhs and fifty thousand quintals to Malwa-Rajputana station.

It was in year 1873, when this service of railway station was started and you can easily find railway sidings and they were mainly used for the purpose of salt loading. Bullocks and 40 wells were used for the purpose of extracting brine and then ultimately producing salt. It is imperative that salt is one of the chief sources and this forms the part of revenue and they also levied the taxes of Rs.2. It was during the 1903 and 1904 that huge burden of taxes on local people led to creating British government uneconomical. It was at that point of time only that salt industry was going through a revolutionary phase. This also led to a decrease in exports and that was merely 65000 maunds. Moreover, this created a lot of setbacks especially in Sultanpur area. It was in the 1923 that British had to finally shut down their offices and all the salts was thrown in wells and it created a lot of misery in people. It was in year 1972 that this place was declared as Bird sanctuary and then ultimately after a span of 20 years, in year 1989, this place was transformed into National park. It is covering area of approximately 1.42 km2 and it is completed protected area where more than 200 bird species are safe.

Best Time To Visit

The best part is that you can plan to visit this place during any time of the year and summer months at this place are tremendously hot. The temperature of this place is 27 to 47 degree Celsius and winter months are extremely cool. There are few winter months where the temperature would go down till 1 degree Celsius. The month of December and January attracts maximal migratory birds, but then too you should visit during October and February.

Distance From - National Park

Delhi	46 km
Agra	208 km
Neemrana	80 km
Jaipur	230 km
Gurgaon	16 km

How To Get There

In order to visit Sultanpur, you need to take an half an hour drive from Farrukhnagar or Gurgaon city. If you are in New Delhi, then it would approximately take 45 to 50 km and you can travel on national highway 8 and then go diagonal right from Gurgaon road. Now, you need to go on at Basai road and park is situated on left side.

By Air: Delhi is the nearest airport and it is just 46 kms.

By Rail: Delhi is the bordering railway station and it is just 46 kms.

By Road: You can also travel in buses and taxis from Gurgaon and other adjacent cities.

Things To Do

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary and National Park are situated at Gurgaon district, Haryana. This is approximately 46 kms through Delhi and 12 kms through Gurgaon. This is one of the most beautiful parks and it is surrounded with shrubs and trees along with bougainvillea masses. You can make use of binoculars and enjoy viewing wildlife. If you want to do bird watching, then check out the 4 towers from various points. You would also get access to modern facilities and parking along with drinking water. You can get adequate guidance through the help of Interpretation education center.

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Accommodation

If you are living NCR or New Delhi, then this is an ideal picnic spot. It is highly recommended that you should plan to visit this place during winter months and have the best time. You can view different bird species through watch towers and take a walk within park perimeter and enjoy the momentous time. There is one room which has been dedicated for Dr. Ali Salim and you would get to view many write-ups, photographs and numerous effects as well. Moreover, this place has been established in well-manner and comprises of all the modern facilities that includes drinking water, toilets and guest houses.

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