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75 Ramsar Sites in India- Updated List

Wetlands are what the Ramsar Convention defines as “areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters.” 

But As per the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 wetlands are “area of marsh, fen, peatland or water; whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters, but does not include river channels, paddy fields, human-made water bodies/ tanks specifically constructed for drinking water purposes and structures specifically constructed for aquaculture, salt production, recreation and irrigation purposes.”

India ratified the Ramsar convention on February 1st, 1982. There are currently 75 locations in India that are Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites).

Wetlands make up 6.4% of the earth’s surface on a global scale. India currently has 75 sites with a total surface area of 1,326,677 hectares that have been designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites). It is South Asia’s largest network of Ramsar Sites. Khijadia Bird Sanctuary near Jamnagar in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have recently been recognised as wetlands of international importance by the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

Ramsar Wetlands Sites In India

S. No.Name of SiteState Location
1Kolleru LakeAndhra Pradesh
2Deepor BeelAssam
3Kabartal WetlandBihar
4Nanda LakeGoa
5Khijadia Wildlife SanctuaryGujarat
6Nalsarovar Bird SanctuaryGujarat
7Thol Lake Wildlife SanctuaryGujarat
8Wadhvana WetlandGujarat
9Bhindawas Wildlife SanctuaryHaryana
10Sultanpur National ParkHaryana
11Chandertal WetlandHimachal Pradesh
12Pong Dam LakeHimachal Pradesh
13Renuka WetlandHimachal Pradesh
14Hokera WetlandJammu and Kashmir
15Hygam Wetland Conservation ReserveJammu and Kashmir
16Shallbugh Wetland Conservation ReserveJammu and Kashmir
17Surinsar-Mansar LakesJammu and Kashmir
18Wular LakeJammu and Kashmir
19Ranganathittu Bird SanctuaryKarnataka
20Asthamudi WetlandKerala
21Sasthamkotta LakeKerala
22Vembanad Kol WetlandKerala
23Tso Kar Wetland ComplexLadakh
24Tsomoriri LakeLadakh
25Bhoj WetlandsMadhya Pradesh
26Sakhya SagarMadhya Pradesh
27Sirpur WetlandMadhya Pradesh
28Yashwant SagarMadhya Pradesh
29Lonar LakeMaharashtra
30Nandur MadhameshwarMaharashtra
31Thane CreekMaharashtra
32Loktak LakeManipur
33Pala WetlandMizoram
34Ansupa LakeOdisha
35Bhitarkanika MangrovesOdisha
36Chilka LakeOdisha
37Hirakud ReservoirOdisha
38Satkosia GorgeOdisha
39Tampara LakeOdisha
40Beas Conservation ReservePunjab
41Harike LakePunjab
42Kanjli LakePunjab
43Keshopur-Miani Community ReservePunjab
44Nangal Wildlife SanctuaryPunjab
45Ropar LakePunjab
46Keoladeo Ghana NPRajasthan
47Sambhar LakeRajasthan
48Chitrangudi Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
49Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere ReserveTamil Nadu
50Kanjirankulam Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
51Karikili Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
52Koonthankulam Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
53Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve ForestTamil Nadu
54Pichavaram MangroveTamil Nadu
55Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
56Suchindram Theroor Wetland ComplexTamil Nadu
57Udhayamarthandapuram Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
58Vaduvur Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
59Vedanthangal Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
60Vellode Bird SanctuaryTamil Nadu
61Vembannur Wetland ComplexTamil Nadu
62Rudrasagar LakeTripura
63Bakhira Wildlife SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
64Haiderpur WetlandUttar Pradesh
65Nawabganj Bird SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
66Parvati Agra Bird SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
67Saman Bird SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
68Samaspur Bird SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
69Sandi Bird SanctuaryUttar Pradesh
70Sarsai Nawar JheelUttar Pradesh
71Sur SarovarUttar Pradesh
72Upper Ganga RiverUttar Pradesh
73Asan Conservation ReserveUttarakhand
74East Kolkata WetlandsWest Bengal
75Sunderbans WetlandWest Bengal

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