CHANDIGARH BIRD PARK- COMPLETE GUIDE (TIMINGS, ENTRY FEE & THINGS TO DO) 2023

Chandigarh Bird Park is a must-visit site for the bird & nature lovers.

Chandigarh is the capital city of Punjab and Haryana and is nestled in northern India. It is the first planned city in India and is famous for its clean roads and greenery. Chandigarh always remains a spot of attraction for tourists for its natural beauty. It has a number of places to visit such as Sukhna LakeElante Mall, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sector 17 Market are name to a few. But today I am going to talk about the latest tourist spot where you can spend your time in the lap of nature. The name of this new place is “CHANDIGARH BIRD PARK”.

Chandigarh Bird Park

I have talked in length about this park and to make things easily understandable and navigable, I have designed this article in FAQ format.

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Where Chandigarh Bird Park is situated?

Chandigarh Bird Park is located in the Nagar Van area behind the famous Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh city in Sector 1. It is within a walking distance of around 10 minutes from Sukhna Lake.

What Chandigarh bird park contains?

It is set up by the UT forest and Wildlife Department on approximately six acres. In its initial phase, it will house nearly 550 exotic birds of 48 species. This park has separate compartments for aquatic and terrestrial birds.

Bird Park Chandigarh has following attraction points to see:

  • Navgraha Vatika
  • Nakshatra Van
  • Rashi Van
  • Small Aviaries Section-
  • Budgerigar
  • Love Bird
  • Large Aviaries-
  • Aquatic aviary
  • Terrestrial aviary
  • Activities area
  • Cafeteria and a Souvenir Shop

This aviary is beautifully designed and you will find greenery all the way. The walking tracks are designed in such a way that you will find yourself in a hilly area.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Starting from the main gate entry, where you have to enter your details in the entry register and then you will see the signboard for park facilities.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

On the one side, there is a kids’ area and public washrooms and on the other side small gardens and main bird enclosures.

Chandigarh Bird Park

What are the main bird attractions in Chandigarh bird park?

Main bird attractions at Bird Park Chandigarh are African Love Birds, Budgerigars, White Swan, Black Swan, Wood duck, Golden Phesant, Green Wing Mascaw, Blue gold mascaw, Sun Conures, African grey parrot, Rainbow lorikeets Finches, and Melanistic Pheasant.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

The birds are placed in enclosures in their natural habitat and visitors can have close look at these birds. Everything about the related bird is displayed on the Display chart which is put in the concerned enclosure of a bird.

Chandigarh Bird Park

What is the entry fee and timings for Chandigarh Bird Park?

Entry fee for adults: 50 INR per person. (INDIAN)

For Children: 30 INR per child.

Entry fee for foreigner adult : INR 100 

No cash payments are accepted, only online payments are accepted.

Timings are from 10.00 am to 5.30 pm and remains open for 5 days in a week.

It remains closed on Monday and Tuesday for maintenance and resting birds.

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Is entry of students in Bird Park Chandigarh free?

As per the official website of Chandigarh forest Department  there is free entry for the school students of UT Chandigarh along with the teachers on an Educational Trip with prior permission from Department.

The contact Details are as below:

Department of Forests & Wildlife Chandigarh Administration

Office : – 0172-2700284, 2700217

Email :- forestchandigarh@gmail.com

Is it contains any cafeteria?

Chandigarh Bird Park has one cafeteria at the exit point where you can enjoy snacks and drinks.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

What is the best time to visit Chandigarh Bird Park?

The best time to visit this park is from November to March as the weather remains cool and pleasant. In other months, the weather remains hot and humid which is not suitable. The best time of day is the morning time as most of the birds will be active during this time.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Is camera allowed?

Yes, a camera is allowed inside the Chandigarh bird park and you can click the beautiful pictures of these wonderful colorful creations of nature.

How was my experience?

I made a visit to this park in the month of November 2021, three days after its inauguration by the wife of the President of India. This Park is beautifully designed and well maintained. I spent 2 hours here and clicked some beautiful photographs with my zoom lens. You can find peace and a relaxing environment here and can spend time with birds by watching their activities. If you are a bird lover then you must visit this place.

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Chandigarh Bird Park

Final words:

I hope this information would be helpful for you. If you have any queries related to Chandigarh bird park, then feel free to leave a comment in the comment box below. I would feel glad to answer your query.

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    1. Thanks for your comment. You have to get the tickets for Chandigarh Bird Park Manually inside the park. If you want more information, you may contact the Department of Forests & Wildlife Chandigarh Administration (Office : – 0172-2700284, 2700217). I hope this will solve your purpose.

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