DeeporBeel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati

Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is a proposed sanctuary in Assam that is supposed to be situated amidst a zone of idyllic bliss with its lush greenery sprinkled with sparkling water bodies. The sanctuary's premises exude an aura of tranquility and the melodious twitters of birds are a welcome break that occasionally disturbs the quietude.

The site for the Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary is strategically located at a stone's throw distance from the bustling Guwahati city. The proximity to a major city makes the bird reserve easily accessible by rail, road and rail and thereby facilitates tourism.

The property of Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary is a small picturesque and sylvan land that covers an expanse of 4.14 sq. km. The sanctuary's locale is a photographer's dream and worth an artist's pencil with some out-of the-world sceneries. Sparkling lakes and water bodies glittering like a mirage of quicksilver adorn the surroundings of the idyllic green paradise.

As the name signifies Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is being constructed to shelter abundant species of birds dappled in vibrant hues. The Department of Forests, Assam has listed over 120 species of birds to be housed in the sanctuary. They include numerous kingfishers, fishing eagles, adjutant storks and a plethora of ducks.

It is usually advised that the congenial Assam winters and bracing months of spring spanning from the cool December to the pleasant March are the best time to visit the sanctuary.

Deepor Beel Bird Sanctuary, Guwahati is the ideal retreat for the weary tourist residing amidst a concrete jungle and seeking a quick winter getaway.