The presence of the rare Grey Hypocolius has turned the Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat's Kachchh district into a major global destination for birdwatchers and ornithologists. Recently designated a Ramsar site, the wetland is experiencing a steady influx of international tou
Chhari-Dhandh, a rare habitat lying at the ecological intersection of desert and grassland, attracts thousands of migratory birds every year, including the globally significant Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus). The wetland was declared Gujarat's first Conservation Reserve in 2008, w
The Chhari-Dhandh Wetland Conservation Reserve was officially designated as a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) on January 31, 2026, marking a major milestone in India's wetland conservation journey.
The Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat's Kutch district has been accorded the prestigious Ramsar Site status, marking an important milestone in India's wetland conservation efforts. With this inclusion, the total number of Ramsar wetlands in Gujarat has increased to five, further rei
Banni's jewel Chhari-Dhandh has been officially declared a Ramsar Site. It is now Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first wetland of international importance. With the inclusion of the Chhari Dhandh Bird Sanctuary from the Kutch district, the total number of Ramsar Sites in Gujarat has increase