Deepor Beel
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A Ramsar-listed wetland southwest of the city, where large numbers of migratory birds and the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork gather in winter.
Deepor Beel is an old oxbow lake of the Brahmaputra River, covering about 40 square kilometers. It was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance in 2002 and is Assam's only Ramsar wetland. In winter, tens of thousands of migratory birds overwinter here, including many species of ducks, ibises and the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork. The railway line along the lake and the bird-watching towers are common viewpoints, and local fishermen offer small boat trips across the lake. Facilities are basic, so visit early in the morning and bring binoculars. It can be combined with a visit to Kamakhya Temple on the west side of the city.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Kamakhya Temple
- Fancy Bazaar
- Sualkuchi
- Assam State Museum
- Umananda Island (Peacock Island)
- Dighalipukhuri
- Brahmaputra River Cruise
- Navagraha Temple