Akash Waghmode / GoogleDr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
A mangrove bird sanctuary currently closed for renovation, check status before you go.
Why people come to Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
A calm, quiet habitat when open.
A peaceful spot for patient watchers.
Low-cost, scenic route to Chorao Island.
The Scene
It's currently closed for renovation, pathways are damaged and the bamboo bridge is under repair, with visitors reporting reopening around 2027. When accessible it's a calm, quiet mangrove forest, not overcrowded, best in the early morning and the monsoon.
Getting Around
It's closed and not accessible right now. When it reopens, access is by ferry to Chorao Island (cars about ₹10, bikes free, though some report higher self-drive charges), with a walkway through the mangroves, always confirm it's open before planning a visit.
Local Tips
Not accessible during the renovation. For when it reopens: bird sightings are hit-or-miss, mosquitoes are heavy (bring repellent, skip shorts), and early morning is the time to go.
About Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
A quiet mangrove-forest sanctuary that is currently CLOSED for renovation (pathways damaged, the bamboo bridge under repair), with reopening reported around 2027. When it reopens it offers calm, early-morning bird-watching reached by ferry.
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