Ramsar Site — Rajasthan | Designated 1 October 1981
State
Rajasthan
Location of the Ramsar site
Area
29km²
Designated wetland area
Designated
1981
1 October 1981
Region
Central
Biogeographic region
★UNESCO World Heritage site, major bird sanctuary
A UNESCO World Heritage site and major bird sanctuary. It became India's first Ramsar site along with Chilika Lake. Famous for breeding populations of painted storks, egrets, and herons.
Other Ramsar sites in the Central region:
Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.