Ranganathittu Boat Safari
About
The boat safari at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a 20 to 25-minute ride threading between the six islands. Boats depart continuously within the Ranganathittu bird sanctuary timings (9 AM to 6 PM), gliding close enough to see painted storks feeding chicks and marsh crocodiles sunning on the edges. Your Ranganathittu bird sanctuary tickets include this ride, where Forest Department guides point out species. Visibility of nests overhead is excellent, making it a highlight of any Ranganathittu bird sanctuary Mysore trip.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Painted Stork Colony
During the Ranganathittu bird sanctuary best time to visit, hundreds of nests crowd a single canopy, allowing you to watch chicks and feeding flights from just 10 metres away.
Marsh Crocodile Banks
Large mugger crocodiles bask on rocky islets along the boat route, a common sight at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary and a thrilling part of the Ranganathittu bird sanctuary Mysore experience.
Pelican Islands
A separate island within Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary hosts a huge nesting colony of spot-billed pelicans, one of the largest in India.
Things to Know
- •Peak bird activity: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM
- •Life jackets are mandatory
- •Cameras with 300-500 mm lenses are ideal
- •Ticket includes park entry plus boat fare
- •Boats don't land on islands
- •Expect crowds on weekends — arrive by opening time
