Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at the Okhla barrage over Yamuna River. It is situated in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird species, especially water birds. In 1990, an area of 3.5 square kilometres (1.4 sq m) on the river Yamuna was designated a bird sanctuary by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The site is located at the point where the river enters Uttar Pradesh.
The most prominent feature of the sanctuary is the large lake created by damming the river, which lies between Okhla village to the west and Gautam Budh Nagar to the east. The Okhla Bird Sanctuary (OBS) is roughly 4 square kilometres in size and is situated at the entrance of Noida in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated at a point where river Yamuna enters in the state of Uttar Pradesh leaving the territory of Delhi. It is one among fifteen bird sanctuaries in the state.
Suggested time duration
4 HoursCrowded Period
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November to AprilDo's & Dont's
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 07:30 AM | 05:30 PM | 30 | 20 |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Noida Bus Stand
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5 KM | 01202507864 |
New Delhi Railway Station |
17 KM | 139 |
Indira Gandhi International Airport
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26 KM | 01243376000 |
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Parking
Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Noida | 10 KM |
Nearest Temples
Large Hindu temple on manicured grounds featuring art works
The Aarti of Ganga goes as if it is done on Haridwar
Nearest Attractions
One of the Best Amusement Parks in Noida
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