Harike Wildlife Sanctuary

Harike Wildlife Sanctuary An area of about 86 sqkm has been notified as wildlife sanctuary. Considered a wetland of internatio The rare Indus River Dolphin can also be seen here.

Harike, also known as Hari-ke-Pattan, is situated at the confluence of the Beas and Sutlej rivers. The wetland ecosystem, covering an area of 4,100 hectares, was created following the construction of the Harike barrage across the Sutlej River, and is an internationally recognised Ramsar site. During winters, thousands of migratory birds arrive from the Himalayas, Europe and Siberia, making it the

best time of the year to visit it. Some of the regular visitors sighted in the sanctuary include the large cormorant, purple moorhen, bar-headed goose, white-winged tern, tufted duck and the white-eyed pochard. The wetlands are also home to several species of turtles, snakes and fish. This beautiful aquatic mammal, considered extinct in east Punjab for decades, confirmed its return to Punjab waters. Given its endangered status, it is a privilege to sight these beautiful creatures.

On the occasion of World Environment Day ,Forest Department Harike and Fours school organised a rally and yoga camp to c...
05/06/2022

On the occasion of World Environment Day ,Forest Department Harike and Fours school organised a rally and yoga camp to create awareness among children and the youth on the need to protect the environment for future generations. During the Rally, students raised the slogans related to the protection of environment, and thereby, tried to create awareness among the public. Forest department Harike also planted sapling at various religios places in harike.




In countdown to Internationa Yoga day, today a Yoga session for students was conducted at . Ministry of Environme...
06/05/2022

In countdown to Internationa Yoga day, today a Yoga session for students was conducted at .


Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India Government of Punjab

29/03/2022

An insight into the beautiful biodiversity of Harike Wildlife Sanctuary. 🦢 🐦

27/03/2022

A beautiful flock of Painted stork sighted while patrolling in the sanctuary area. Very few migratory birds left this season and ready to fly back . 🦅 🦢

Training of Self Help Groups at Harike for Marketing of Handicrafts products made from water Hycianth along with distrib...
20/03/2022

Training of Self Help Groups at Harike for Marketing of Handicrafts products made from water Hycianth along with distribution of machines for making such products.

Night Heron
26/02/2022

Night Heron

White Throat Kingfisher
21/02/2022

White Throat Kingfisher

A flock of Bar headed Geese.
19/02/2022

A flock of Bar headed Geese.

Students watching birds during there visit to Harike. 🦢🦅🦢
16/02/2022

Students watching birds during there visit to Harike. 🦢🦅🦢

When it’s Valentine week !!!
15/02/2022

When it’s Valentine week !!!

Otter making news in Punjab !!
14/02/2022

Otter making news in Punjab !!

A guest from Far Away !!!Common Crane with a distinct red patch on its head.Interestingly every two years, before migrat...
11/02/2022

A guest from Far Away !!!

Common Crane with a distinct red patch on its head.

Interestingly every two years, before migration, the adult undergoes a complete moult, remaining flightless for six weeks, until the new feathers grow.

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Harike, Amritsar
Tarn Taran

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