Dehradun
Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary
Open Time : 8 AM – 6 PM
Entry : free
Address : Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary, Jhanda Mohalla, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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Why to visit Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary
Assan barrage, 32 kilometers west of Dehradun, is a magnificent place to be one with nature and absorb in its limitless grandeur. The place is alive with activity and, as a result, is a bird lover's delight. It is also known as Dhaulipur Lake, and it is frequented by visitors and students who come to admire its beauty and bird life.
Things to know about Assan Barriage Sanctuary:
- The Pallas Fishing Eagle, which builds its nest every winter, has the honour of making Asan it's home for more than thirty years. Other raptors use this nest throughout the remainder of the year.
- Several aquatic species, such as water hyacinth, fennel pondweed, elephant grass, and hornwort, breed in the Asan Barrage reservoir.
- Numerous birds, some of which are Red Data Book species designated in the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red Data Book as being internationally endangered, migrate to the barrage.
Things to do at Assan Barrage Sanctuary:
- Assan Barrage is a popular destination for bird watchers because it is the winter home of migrating birds.
- Since the area is renowned for its unspoiled beauty, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, from boating to nature walks.
- Trekking in the area requires passing through Timli's Sal woodland, which is dense with vegetation.
- To acquire unguarded images of the diversity of the local avifauna, many aspiring wildlife photographers travel here.
- Visit the 450 BC Ashoka Pillar Rock Edict in Kalsi, which represents the post-warfare period when King Ashoka turned to Buddhism while touring the Asan Barrage Sanctuary.
FAQ on Assan Barrage Bird Sanctuary
How to reach Assan Barrage Sanctuary?
There are 42 kilometres to the west of Dehradun along the Dehradun-Paonta route. Only 15 miles, 22 km, and about 66 kilometres, respectively, separate the sanctuary from Vikasnagar, Kalsi, and Chakrata. Dehradun Railway Station, 42 kilometres away, and Jolly Grant Airport, 71 kilometres away, are the nearest railhead and airport, respectively.
When is the ideal time to visit Assan Barrage Sanctuary?
Serious bird watchers have a great chance to see local migrants such the painted stork, open-billed stork, and night heron from early May to the end of September. For lovers of birds, winters can be the most thrilling time of year. The best time to visit the Asan Barrage in Dehradun is from October to March.
Is Asan Barrage a Ramsar site?
Asan Conservation Reserve has been designated as a Ramsar site. It is home to numerous rare and endangered species and serves as an important wintering area for migratory birds. The first Ramsar site in Uttarakhand, the reserve covers 444.4 acres and is located in Dehradun.
How much time it takes to explore Assan Barrage Sanctary?
It takes 2-3 hours to explore Assan Barrage Sanctuary.
Special Tip
Carry a camera for capturing various species of birds. The Uttarakhand government's forest department operates well-equipped forest rest houses.
By Abhilasha Prasad
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