After a gap of 3 months, Sultanpur National Park to reopen on Sept 16

Chandigarh, Sept. 10 -- A delight of nature lovers, the Sultanpur National Park will reopen for visitors on September 16 after a gap of three months.

Home to a large range of birds, both resident and migratory, this year, the park has been closed from June 15 to September 15, unlike previous years when the park remained shut for three and half months from June 15 to September 30, said VS Tanwar, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Haryana.

Tanwar said, "A large number of migratory birds visit the park during the season from September to March, which will delight birdwatchers. We expect a large number of visitors on the first day of reopening of the park on September 16."

Out of total 10,005 species of birds ...