Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary is a freshwater wetland and protected wildlife sanctuary located near Bhindawas village in Jhajjar district, Haryana. Notified in 1986 and designated as a Ramsar Site in 2021, it covers about 411.55 hectares around Bhindawas Lake, Haryana's largest wetland. It is notable for its rich avifauna, hosting over 250 resident and migratory bird species, and serves as an important ecological site in the state.

Visitors can expect a shallow freshwater lake and marshy wetland surrounded by open fields and scrub. The sanctuary offers earthen embankments, nature trails and watchtowers for observing birds. During winter, large flocks of migratory birds including geese, ducks and waders can be seen. The setting is quiet and natural, suitable for birdwatching, photography and leisurely walks around the lake periphery.

Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as a Wildlife Sanctuary by the Government of Haryana on 5 July 1986. The wetland was created as a storage for excess water from the Jawaharlal Nehru Canal. On 25 May 2021, it was designated as a Ramsar Site, recognizing it as a wetland of international importance. It is managed by the Haryana Forest Department.