Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Attraction · High Ct Rd, Marine Drive, Kochi, 682031
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History & overview
Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of the Indian city of Kochi, covering about 2.74 hectares. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal. It is situated behind the Kerala High Court building. It is a nesting ground for a large variety of migratory birds and supports many types of mangroves. The Mangalavanam is often regarded as the "green lung of Kochi", considering its role in keeping the city's air pollution under check. The area is a roosting place for many kinds of resident and migratory birds.
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Visiting Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
- Entry
- Free
- Timings
- Around 9:00am–5:30pm
- Getting here
- Behind the High Court, off Marine Drive, Ernakulam. Nearest Metro: Maharaja’s College.
Fees and timings are indicative — please confirm locally. See getting around Kochi for transport.
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Emergency & help
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)Numbers are official/verified. In any emergency, call 112 first.
Getting here & around
Nearest transport from Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary — tap for modes & approximate fares.
Fares are indicative (Kerala MVD / KMRL rates) — confirm in-app or with the driver.
What's nearby
Within a short walk of Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary.
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Travelling here safely
Safe, normal city careIs Kochi City Centre safe?
Ernakulam, mainland Kochi, is a busy, prosperous Indian city that is safe for visitors with normal urban awareness. Crowded MG Road and Broadway markets and the transport hubs call for the usual big-city care; violent crime against tourists is rare, and the main hazards are traffic and pickpocketing.
- Overall — Prosperous, orderly city; tourist police and 24/7 transport.
- Solo & women — Comfortable with normal city sense; women walk markets freely by day.
- Scams to watch — Auto/taxi overcharging, gold/textile commission pushes, fake “offices”.
- Petty theft — Mind pockets and bags in MG Road, Broadway and at the stations.
- Traffic — Heavy, fast traffic — cross with care, prefer app cabs at night.