Jayakwadi: Nathsagarजायकवाडी नाथसागर
A vast reservoir whose winter bird sanctuary fills with flamingos and ducks.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereChh. Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Marathwada
Marathwada
Best time to visit15 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyPaithan, Paithan
Entry₹30 · garden ticket
About Jayakwadi: Nathsagar
One of the largest earthen dams in India, with a bird sanctuary on its backwaters that fills with migratory ducks, flamingos and waders through winter. The Sant Dnyaneshwar Udyan below the dam is modelled on Mysore’s Brindavan Gardens.
What to see and do
- Winter migratory birds in large numbers
- Sant Dnyaneshwar Udyan musical fountains
- Paithan’s Paithani weaving workshops
- Nathsagar reservoir views
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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