Wildlife in Punjab

Punjab, the cultural hot seat of North India has added another feather in its cap owing to its diverse natural heritage. Punjab Wildlife Tours are thus quite naturally a rage among the tourists. Tourists and spectators flock to the state to witness its amazing wildlife.

One of Punjab's prized possessions is its assorted flora and varieties of wildlife. The Kanjli Wetland, Kapurtala houses some wildlife besides the sparkling, sylvan lake. The Satluj Water Body Wetland at Ropar is endowed with a reserve that shelters a large variety of animals and birds and also has recreational facilities provided through ample options of water sports for the adventure enthusiasts like angling, kayaking, canoeing, boating and long distance swimming.

Punjab is also spectacular breeding ground for variegated species of resident as well as migratory birds. The state houses cormorants, herons, storks, pelicans, grebes, darters and several other varieties of birds that are a real treat to behold. Hari-ke-pattan, Amritsar, National Wetland & Wildlife Sanctuary is an eminent bird reserve of the state where nearly 350 species of birds from as far as Siberia seek refuge during the chilly winters. The wetland is also a breeding ground for varieties of freshwater fish.

The Zoological Park, Chhatbir spreads across a rambling expanse and shelters as many as 52 varieties of animals and 62 varieties of birds. The zoo authorities take several measures to ensure that the animal enclosures closely resemble their natural habitats.

The tiger safari at Ludhiana and the deer park on the Neelon-Ludhiana highway are also popular tourist haunts. A glimpse of Punjab's diverse heritage can be obtained by a mere stopover at one or all of the following sanctuaries: