To boost eco-tourism in Udaipur, a three day bird watching event will be organized from 20-22 December which include Bird watching in the city’s periphery and nearby places, a workshop and other related programs.

The Bird Fair 2014 is expected give a wide insight of Birds and migratory birds in forest, environment and their natural habitat. Many renowned and passionate bird lovers from all over the country and world are invited for the event.

Udaipur has many lakes and water bodies like Pichola, Fatehsagar, Swaroop Sagar, Goverdhan Sagar, Badi and Baghdara which are home for birds of various species.

Moreover, the water bodies at other places around the district like Menar, Vallabhnagar, Mangalwad and Sai also extend this complex where local and migratory birds live in accordance to the climatic and natural conditions.

In winter season, Udaipur attracts migratory birds from Himalaya, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Arctic regions.

The Bird Fair is an attempt to make Udaipur recognized globally as “Bird Watching Center”.

Program Schedule

20^th December – Bird Watching and Fair

Location – Jungle Safari Park on South corner of Pichola Lake

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20^th December – Workshop on “Bird Tourism in India and Potential in Udaipur” (3-6 PM)

Location – Rajasthan College of Agriculture

Keynote Speakers – Dr Asad Rehmani, Director BNHS

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21st December

Bird Watching in and around Lakes of Udaipur

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22^nd Dec

Workshop on “Conditions of water bodies in Southern Rajasthan”

Location – Rajasthan College of Agriculture