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Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary

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.

Highlights

  • 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 and Ernakulam Terminus railway station.
  • 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.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 about 3.9 km from central Kochi.

The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and November; February is the hottest, with highs around 32°C.

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Best Time

October to March

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