Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

Small area, kerala forest department under area. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is one of the most popular bird sanctuaries in Kerala. It is located on an island in the heart of Kochi city. It covers an area of ​​0.0274 sq km. Many migratory birds visit this place which is full of mangroves and trees. Spiders and bats are the main attractions of this place.This urban forest under the Forest Department has no leave. Admission is free for visitors every day from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. You can relax in the shade of the greenery, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy a variety of birds and butterflies. It's just that this busy city has not yet taken full advantage of that possibility

It is a small area, covered with mangroves. We were not lucky enough to see any birds other than hundreds of bats hangin on one of the big tree in the santuary.

There are few seats available 4-5 maximum & a watch tower. 100 meters up and down walkway only.

we could complete the visit in 15-20 minutes

There are lot bats only there and some time click the eagle
No entry fee free only...
Best place of couple...
Must try that tower..
Small place maximum 1hr cam spend that place

Although the temperature comes down by atleast 2 degrees when you get into the sanctuary, there's not much else to do. Mainly bats and mangroves, and you can climb up the wood watchtower, is all. Definitely a green lung though!

It is the smallest bird sanctuary in kerala,we can see so many bats and if we look into the forest closely we can identify birds more.the view from the treehouse was nice.this is a peaceful place and we can sit there in the benches and the chirping of cricket was all around and we can hear it.

Morning and evening best time to visit,
Ticket 10 rs, photography,vediography allowed with payment . Best place for natural photography. Kerala small bird sanctuary ,so so small area to walk but large biodiversity. Walk in distance from Kerala highcourt.

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If this was well maintained by the authorities, perhaps this would have been a nice place but the reality is a bit different.

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For Adults its 10/-

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I did see some toilets signs inside.

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There is no designated parking area but on a normal day, you can park along the road without any trouble.

Even Buses can be parked on the side.

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Only saw one staff who was selling the tickets. She was quite pleasant.

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I didn't see any birds but I did see alot of bats hanging from a tall tree (look up from the ticket counter, above the building)

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This place is not at all maintained properly.
The routes are not marked. You dont know where to go and where not to go.
There is no map to show us the area.

The decoration items (statues of animals & birds) are almost all destroyed or in ruins.

10 rupees is a low price for a tourist spot but even that is not worth it (if you are coming for sightseeing).

Instead of calling it a Bird Sanctuary, maybe its better we call it a Couples Sanctuary because I didn't see any birds but I did see couples on each and every bench 😂

In the end thats all this is. It's a place people go to sit and talk with their lovers. So, if you are not going for that, then I suggest you skip this place 🙂

It's a very small place with greenery in the busy place of Eranakulam. Ticket charge is 10 rs. You can go there for refreshments. Nothing much to see or explore and it's Full of couple. You feel single if you visit alone ( just kidding) 😜