Exotic Birds Species to Spot at Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan

19-Jun-2019 BY

Sambhar Salt Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake located 80 kilometers from Jaipur. A perfect paradise for bird lovers and photographers, Sambhar Lake is a heavenly place to spot exclusive range of bird species migrating over the lake. It was designated as a Ramsar Site or recognized as Wetland of International Importance by Government of India because the wetland is a key wintering area for thousands of flamingoes and other migratory birds. The lake is spread across the land of 5,700 km sq that becomes more pleasant and fascinating when birds wander around the lake during monsoon or early winters.

Lot more than flamingoes –

Sambhar Lake is more than flamingoes as covers a vast area with shimmering water and saline for salt extraction. What really attracts visitors to Sambhar Lake is the lure of Flamingoes, but it is usually more than these beautiful pale-pink birds. After Rann of Kutch, Sambhar Lake is said to be the most important habitat for flamingoes in the country. Pelicans also flock the lake in large troop. Occasionally a large group of birds would fly over the lake and settle randomly.  Many other bird species like storks, sandpipers, redshanks, black-winged stilts, coots, and shoverlers float in the lake.

Conservation of Sambhar Lake –

The vast saline expansions of Sambhar Lake have supported large population of flamingoes and 71 other wetland birds’ species. Lake is a unique ecological habitat for winter avian emigrant to this region. Today the lake faces various challenges for its existence. Drainage, salt production, ground water extraction, and grazing causes threats to the lake from previous decades. It requires a major protection from damages with a legal frame work.

Best time to visit –  

Sambhar Lake enjoys tropical climate where temperature at summer rises to about 450 c. Climate in winters are moderately chilled and temperature falls to around 100 c. The months of monsoon and winters are considered to be the best time to visit Sambhar Salt Lake when you can spot various different birds wandering or chirping around the lake.

A perfect weekend getaway from Jaipur –

Sambhar Lake attracts tourists as well as local visitors in abundance to witness the lure of Flamingoes flocking around the lake and capture the mesmerizing views of sunrise or sunset. Either planning a weekend getaway with friends or family, this place will surely make your day a memorable one. Even lake is the best place for camping where one can enjoy amazing hues of this magnificent lake and capture stunning photographs. A warm campfire during evenings of winters with soft music is something very fascination and lovable experience to have with your beloved partner. Kids will surely love to visit Sambhar Lake as they can spot different kinds of birds and learn more about the beauty of nature.

For a perfect weekend trip from Jaipur, you can easily plan your visit to Sambhar Lake where you can enjoy a mesmerizing evening view and then stay overnight at Imperial Farm which is one of the best places to stay near Jaipur. The Imperial Farm can be the best way to plan your weekend getaway from Jaipur which is beautifully located in a peaceful and serene area. The farm is a blend of Rajathani cultures followed in backward areas with contemporary lifestyle. You can enjoy various activities like nature walk, cooking experience, bird watching at Sambhar Lake, and many other things at Imperial farm which will enhance your experience and make it a memory for life. Imperial farm is one of the best resorts in Jaipur that offers a wonderful stay in a tranquil aura with all the basic as well as luxurious amenities. So, while planning a getaway from Jaipur you must plan your stay at The Imperial Farm and go for bird watching at Sambhar Lake where you can spot various exotic bird species.