The Assam
Barrage Bird Sanctuary
is located 40 Kms west of Dehradun,
in the west of Dehradun valley on
Dehradun-Paonta Road The Assam
Barrage Bird Sanctuary
is more popularly known as Dhalipur
Lake. It was established in the
year 1967. A reservoir has been
built at the confluence of the river
Yamuna & Asan. The reservoir
is fed with the waters of Asan and
Yamuna rivers.
Due to
the reservoir, the marshy land attracts
the various water loving birds like
Egrets, Herons and Lapwings, etc.
Besides the other birdlife seen
in the region are 11 migratory species,
namely Brahminy Duck, Pintail, Red
Crested Pochard, Gadwall, Common
Pochard, Mallard, Coot, Wigeon,
Common Teal, Tufted Duck, and Shoveller.
The reservoir has a typical North Indian
monsoon climate, with distinct summer and
winter months.
The best time
to visit the park is October November December
March-end Or Early April, Sometimes April-
end.
Rail : The nearest railway
station is situated at Dehradun (40 Km.).
Road :
The peripheral road has become a preferred
route from Himachal, Punjab, Haryana and
Chandigarh resulting in great traffic.
