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

If you want to see these tall-legged birds, you can find them from Thane Creek to the Sewri jetty area to 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: 

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. 

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 and end the short tour with a marine art workshop. 

How to reach: Arrive here by getting 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. 

This point is located near the Seawood Flamingo Refuge, and both of these are great options 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.