Travel Guide to Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Okhla Bird Sanctuary, you can start from major cities in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab region such as Meerut or Agra. From Meerut, take the NH 34 towards Delhi. Once you reach Delhi, follow signs for Noida via the DND Flyway. After crossing the DND Flyway, continue straight onto the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway. Take the exit towards Noida Sector 95. The sanctuary is located at Noida Plaza, N Block, Pocket K, Sector 95, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301. Parking is available nearby, and entry fees are ₹30 for Indian citizens and ₹350 for foreign nationals.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Okhla Bird Sanctuary via public transportation, you can take a train or a bus to Noida. Major railway stations like Ghaziabad or Anand Vihar have frequent services to Noida. Once in Noida, you can take an auto-rickshaw or a taxi to Noida Plaza, N Block, Pocket K, Sector 95. The auto-rickshaw fare from Noida Sector 15 Metro Station to the sanctuary should be around ₹50-₹100, depending on traffic. Remember, the sanctuary is open from 7 AM to 5 PM daily, and the entry fee is ₹30 for Indian citizens and ₹350 for foreign nationals.

• Metro and Auto-Rickshaw

  If you're in Delhi, take the Metro to Noida City Centre (Blue Line). From Noida City Centre, you can hire an auto-rickshaw to Okhla Bird Sanctuary, which is approximately 6 km away. The auto fare should be around ₹60-₹100. The sanctuary is located at Noida Plaza, N Block, Pocket K, Sector 95, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301. Don’t forget the entry fee: ₹30 for Indian citizens and ₹350 for foreign nationals.