Koilaee, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh 241403
Sandi Bird sanctuary having an area 3.09 hect. is situated in Hardoi district on Hardoi-Sandi Road around the Deher Jheal and the Garra river in close vicinity to this sanctuary. This sanctuary has been listed as an "important bird area" by the Bombay natural history society.
Sandi Bird Sanctuary is situated between Latitude 26°53"N to 27°46"N and Longitude 79°41"E to 80°46"E. Sandi welands were declared as Sandi wildlife Sanctuary in the year 1991. It comprises an area of 309 ha and is located on Hardoi-Sandi road, about 20 Km. away from Hardoi Tower. It is also called "Deher Jheel" in common parlance. The 'Garra' river (called 'Garunganga' in ancient times) flows in closed vicinity to the Sandi Bird Sanctuary. It is said that the migratory birds halt for sometime in this river before visiting the Sandi Bird Sanctuary. The aim of the Sanctuary is protection and conservation of the wetland with special emphasis to the local and migratory birds, conservation of their natural habitat including aquatic plants and animals. The Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai (BNHS) has also listed this Sanctuary as one of the 'Important Bird Area' sites. This wetland is included in the list of wetlands identified under National Wetland Conservation Proramme by The Ministry of Environment & Forest. Govt. of India.
Land scape of Hardoi has numerous Jheel/lake and ponds of which Geiha Tal, Gurtrila Tal, Malaia Tal, Reso Tal is very famous in which Range no. of birds and other wild animals and flora can be seen. Lake, Bird Watching.
Lucknow being not so far, so one can enjoy versatile historical and cultural heritages and hospitality of Lucknow only on a day tour basis.
309 Hectares
Sandi Bird Sanctuary is located about 20 km from Hardoi on the Hardoi–Sandi Road. It is approximately 110 km from Lucknow and around 390 km from Delhi.
It is well connected through Lucknow-Delhi Rail Route, Nearest Railway Station is Hardoi.
Nearest Airport is Lucknow which has direct flight to all major cities of India
October to
March
| Sr. No | Name of Institution | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office of Conservator of Forest, Endangered Project, U.P. Lucknow | Aranya Sadan, Sector-19, Indira Nagar, Lucknow | 0522-2716322 |
| 2 | District Magistrate, Hardoi | Collectraie, Hardoi | 05852-234868 05852-234680 |
| 3 | Divisional Forest Officer, Hardoi | Near D.m. Residence, Hardoi | 05852-234452 |
| 4 | Superintendent of Police, Hardoi | 05852-234694 |
