Wetlands and Wild Life
Hari
-ke-pattan, Amritsar, National Wetland & Wildlife
Sanctuary
It is one
of the India's most important lakes ; in winters (November-onwards)
it becomes a welcome home to nearly 350 species of migratory
birds, coming from as far as Siberia. It is also one of
India's leading in-land sweet water fish market and home
of varied wild life.
Kanjli Wetland, Kapurtala
M
aharaja of Kapurthala had
built a lake after making a barrage on river Kali Bein.
Many rivulet discharges into this river and a beautiful
lake is still there. On the left side of lake lies a green
forest with some wildlife. Maharaja had built a retreat
called The Villa on French design on the banks of this lake.
The present descendant of Maharaja uses as their residence.
The lake is a beautiful home of migratory birds in winters,
has been developed as a still more beautiful picnic spot
with all the infrastructure facilities. The tourist can
go for boating in this lake.
Satluj Water
Body Wetland, Ropar
Over 250 species of migratory birds have been spotted here.
30 km of crystal clear water in scenic surroundings makes
it a popular spot for angling, kayaking, canoeing, boating
and long distance swimming.
Zoological
Park Chhatbir:
20 km from Chandigarh and 55 km from Patiala spread over
202 Acres of raw scrubland, it houses 52 species of animal
and 62species of birds in a simulated natural habitat. It
is famous for its Lion Safari and is the biggest park of
its type in India. Tiger Safari near Ludhiana and a
Deer Park at Neelon on Ludhiana- Chandigarh road are also
worth visiting.