Harike Wetland
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A large wetland where the Beas and Sutlej rivers meet, a Ramsar site and one of north India's most important winter homes for migratory birds.
Wildlife sanctuaryOn the border of Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Kapurthala districtsBest time to visit: November to February, for migratory birds
Highlights
- Thousands of ducks, geese and waders that arrive from Central Asia and beyond in winter
- The Harike barrage at the meeting of the Beas and Sutlej
- The Indus river dolphin, found in the stretch of the Beas upstream of Harike
- Boat rides and birdwatching on the reservoir
Significance
The wetland was formed after the Harike headworks were built in the 1950s. It is listed as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention and supplies water to the Indira Gandhi Canal.