Come to experience the magic of nature, come to experience Mangalavanam, the “Green lung of Kochi” and take delight of watching the world's greatest varieties of birds in nature's lap at Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary. Explore Kerala with magnetic hill stations,unique backwater, spectacular beaches, architectural splendor and adventurous wild life and delightful bird sanctuaries.

Nestled in the lush green vegetation of Western Ghats, Kerala possesses 14 wildlife sanctuaries. The sanctuaries are great destinations for the tourists seeking adventure and excitement in their travel days. If you are a nature loving person then Kerala is the right place for you. The vast green velvety landscape, the lush forests with spectacular wildlife will move you to a new world. Kerala is also “heaven” for the sea lovers with great beaches and picturesque lagoons.

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is situated in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. It is a nestling ground for a large variety of migratory birds and a breeding place for many varieties of mangroves. The Mangalavanam is known as the “Green lung of Kochi”, and very rich with exotic mangrove vegetation . This lush mangrove plantation plays a significant role in maintaining the city's air pollution level. The small mangrove area of Mangalavanam has a shallow tidal lake in the center and the edges of this lake is covered with thick and dense mangrove vegetation.

The lake is connected with backwaters by a canal. The mangrove vegetation is a great nestling ground for communally breeding birds. The unique and exotic species of Eucalyptus and teak were planted in Mangalavanam to add some extra riches to its greenery. Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary can boast of having approximately forty one species of birds cominf from 25 families. The most common bird species in the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary are Little Cormorant and Black-crowned Night Heron. Mangalavanam is a picturesque green belt adjoining the magnificent backwaters of Kerala and the sea. It is nestled just in the heart of Ernakulam city.

Enjoy the rich treasure of the mangrove variety of Mangalavanam. Moreover, the famous Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary will add delight to your visit. In Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary you will see both resident and migratory birds.

There is also provision for tourist accommodation at the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary with Government guest houses and a number of private lodges.