Chhari Dhand Bird Sanctuary

A wetland conservation reserve called Chhari Dhand Bird Sanctuary is located close to Fulay hamlet in Gujarat State's Kutch district. Situated on the brink of the semi-arid Banni Grasslands and the wet salt flats of the Rann of Kutch. It is one of Gujarat's most well-known wetlands and one of the top places to visit in Rann of Kutch.

Located in the Kutch district, the Chari-Dhand Wetland Conservation Reserve is a protected forest in India. It is between the marshy salt flats of the Rann of Kutch and the drier Banni grasslands. Dhand means "shallow wetlands", and Chhari means "salty" in the native Kutchi language. This ephemeral desert wetland receives water from nearby hills and rivers that migrate north during the monsoon season.

Flora and Fauna

Chhari Dhandh is a birder's and nature lover's paradise, with 78 kinds of birds and 32 species of desert vegetation, including raptors, wild grass, and cacti. Aside from the bird species that live in this area, tourists can also find about 100 more bird species when they return home or make their annual migratory trek.

Flamingos in full mating plumage can be observed at Chhari Dhand when they begin their migratory journey around the world. Travellers can also find Spoonbills, Painted Storks, and other birds that generally inhabit wetlands. 

Dung beetles are abundant here, especially during the monsoon season. Additionally, tourists can also find Chinkara and Wolves, desert cats and foxes here. On the outskirts of Chhari Lake, you will find the knotty branches of Gando Bawal trees, as well as Mitha and Khara trees.

Birds at Chhari Dhand Bird Sanctuary

More than 50,000 waterfowls, 250 bird species, and 55 mammal species have been reported in and around Chhari Dhand. During the winter, tourists can see around 30,000 common cranes in the sanctuary. 

Every year, endangered species such as the Dalmatian Pelican, Oriental Darter, Black-necked Stork, and Indian Skimmer travel across these wetlands. 

Thousands of flamingos in mating plumage, Common cranes, and other wetland birds such as Painted storks, Raptors, and Spoonbills are here. In addition to endangered species, the marsh draws chinkara, wolves, Caracas, desert cats, and desert foxes. A location that should be in your Rann of Kutch tour package.