Harike Wetland
ਹਰੀਕੇ ਪੱਤਣ
A Ramsar wetland where the Beas and Sutlej rivers meet. Tens of thousands of migratory birds gather here in winter, making it Punjab's best spot for birdwatching.
The wetland formed after a barrage was built at the confluence of the two rivers in 1953. It was designated a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 1990. In winter, dozens of migratory bird species arrive from Central Asia and Siberia, including bar-headed geese, pintails, cormorants and gulls. It is also one of the habitats of the endangered Indus river dolphin. You can walk along the banks of the barrage to watch birds, or contact a local guide for a boat trip. It is about 60 km from Amritsar, a 1.5-hour drive. It is best to set out early in the morning and bring binoculars. The coordinates are for the center of the wetland.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Goindwal Sahib
- Tarn Taran Sahib
- Gurdwara Bir Baba Budha Sahib
- Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai
- Guru Ram Das Langar
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Central Sikh Museum