Dighal Wetland

Dighal Wetland is a seasonal shallow wetland located near Dighal village in Jhajjar district, Haryana, about 60 km west of Delhi. Spread over agricultural lowlands, it fills during monsoon and retains water through winter, attracting large numbers of resident and migratory waterbirds. Recognized as an Important Bird Area, it is notable for sightings of winter migrants, waders and raptors, making it a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature photographers from the National Capital Region.

Visitors can expect a shallow, open wetland surrounded by agricultural fields and earthen bunds with scattered vegetation. The site offers open water, marshy edges and mudflats where flocks of ducks, waders, herons and raptors can be observed, especially in winter. There are no formal built structures; exploration is along field tracks and bunds on foot. The experience is primarily nature observation, birdwatching and photography in a quiet rural landscape.

Dighal Wetland is a natural low-lying waterlogged area in agricultural land that has gained ecological importance in recent decades. Systematic bird surveys have documented its significance as a habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds, leading to its recognition as an Important Bird Area in Haryana.