What to expect
Highlights
- The wintering pelicans and painted storks.
- The old Meadows Taylor tank.
- Dawn and dusk birdwatching.
Bonal Bird Sanctuary
A wetland bird sanctuary around the Bonal tank in Shorapur taluk — the second-largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka after Ranganathittu, on a 17th-century tank later enlarged by Meadows Taylor, drawing pelicans, painted storks and migratory waterfowl. This wildlife guide is organized from Shorapur in Yadgir district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Bonal Bird Sanctuary.
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Bonal Bird Sanctuary
Place
Practical guide
Plan Bonal Bird Sanctuary
Typewildlife
Nearest baseShorapur
Best timeNovember to March, when the migratory birds are present
Time needed1
EntryFree or nominal
Nearest town/baseShorapur
DistrictYadgir
Place typewildlife
Time needed1.5 to 2 hours.
A wetland bird sanctuary around the Bonal tank in Shorapur taluk — the second-largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka after Ranganathittu, on a 17th-century tank later enlarged by Meadows Taylor, drawing pelicans, painted storks and migratory waterfowl. This wildlife guide is organized from Shorapur in Yadgir district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Bonal Bird Sanctuary.
The Bonal Bird Sanctuary surrounds the Bonal tank in Shorapur taluk and is the second-largest bird sanctuary in Karnataka after Ranganathittu.
It sits on a 17th-century tank later enlarged by Meadows Taylor, drawing pelicans, painted storks and migratory waterfowl.
Visiting
Bonal Bird Sanctuary — at a glance
TimingsBest at dawn and dusk
Best timeNovember to March, when the migratory birds are present
Entry: Free or nominal
Getting there: At Bonal village in Shorapur taluk; by road from Shorapur/Yadgir
Karnataka's second-largest bird sanctuary — keep quiet, watch from a distance and carry binoculars.
Getting there
How to visit
- At Bonal village, by road from Shorapur or Yadgir; best at dawn or dusk.
- Keep quiet, watch from a distance and carry binoculars.
Distance by road
- Kalaburagi100 km
- Raichur80 km
- Vijayapura170 km
- Hyderabad200 km
- Bengaluru560 km
Road km to Yadgir; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
November to March, when the migratory birds are present.
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Visitor notes
- A protected wetland — keep back from the water and do not disturb the birds.
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Bonal Bird Sanctuary — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bonal Bird Sanctuary?
November to March, when the migratory birds are present.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bonal Bird Sanctuary?
Entry: Free or nominal. Timings: Best at dawn and dusk. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bonal Bird Sanctuary?
At Bonal village, by road from Shorapur or Yadgir; best at dawn or dusk. Keep quiet, watch from a distance and carry binoculars.
How much time do I need for Bonal Bird Sanctuary?
1.5 to 2 hours.
What else is near Bonal Bird Sanctuary?
Nearby you can pair Shorapur Fort (10.8 km), Vanadurga Fort (12.3 km), Hunasagi Prehistoric Site (16.1 km), Sagar Fort Town (18.8 km).
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