Talk The Flock: A Beginner's Guide To Spotting Flamingos In Mumbai

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Simply put, watching flamingoes in Mumbai is one of the cutest things to do, be it for a date, a family outing, or just a fun activity with your friends. This half-day trip should definitely be on your bucket list with a couple of food places to try to make the perfect brunch outing itinerary. 

ProTip: See suggestions of brunch places in Mumbai here.

Flocks of flamingos can be found in Mumbai during their season which is usually from December to May. The best time to spot flamingos would be in accordance with the tides of the sea. These flightless birds move according to the tides and can be most easily spotted a couple of hours before and after high tide. Early morning between 6-10 am would be the ideal time.

Go Flamingo Watching In Mumbai At These Places

If you want to see these tall-legged birds, you can find them from Thane Creek to the Sewri jetty area to even the Elephanta caves area, which is a 15-20 km stretch. One of the easiest areas to access is the Sewri area, where they are seen plenty during this time. Apart from this, you can also spot them in the Vashi and Navi Mumbai region, near the Vashi Creek. Here are the top 3 places you can go flamingo-watching: 

Sewri Mangrove Park

If you don’t want to get out of the South Mumbai region then this Mangrove park is the best place to spot flamingoes, as it is situated right in the city, near the latest landmark of Atal Setu starting point. Since the land here is mudflat, it is not only a safe haven but also is replenished with food. Thus, becoming a major attraction for all kinds of birds, not just flamingoes. 

How to reach: The best way to reach here is by taking the local train of Harbour line to the Sewri station and then catching a cab to the location, as it is in a very secluded region. 

Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

The best place to go flamingo watching in Mumbai, this mangrove organization doesn’t just house these birds, but also provides an entire tour around it! First, take a mangrove Walk then get on a flamingo boat ride, then have lunch and move onto their centre for a visit, after all this you can end the short tour with a marine art workshop. 

How to reach: Arrive here by getting on a local train to Nahur station and then taking a rickshaw from there to the park. Alternatively, you can also take a train to the Rabale station on the suburban line and then get a cab or rickshaw from there to the sanctuary. 

Karave Flamingo Point

This point is located near the Seawood Flamingo Refuge, which is a great option in Navi Mumbai for flamingo watching. You can watch beautiful sunsets here, breathtaking canopies of pink hues as the flamingoes flock together and take a breath of fresh air with the abundance of greenery here. 

How to reach: You can reach here via the suburban local train connectivity and then take local transports from the stations, to the points. You can also get here via private vehicles if you want to make a long drive out of it. 

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