Description
About the Site: TS Chanakya (Karave Wetlands) is located right off the famous Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai, the wetlands behind the Training Ship Chanakya (Indian Maritime University) have transformed into one of the most celebrated birding hotspots in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This 13-acre tidal wetland is an absolute paradise for bird watchers and photographers, offering world-class sightings right in the middle of the urban landscape.
Habitat: This rich coastal ecosystem features a dynamic mix of tidal mudflats, shallow water pools, dense mangrove forests, and seasonal grassy edges. The changing tides bring in a daily buffet of algae and small crustaceans, making it a perfect feeding ground for migratory birds.
What to Expect (The Wildlife): This is the ultimate destination for wetland and migratory birding!
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Target Birds: The undisputed stars of TS Chanakya are the massive flocks of Lesser and Greater Flamingos that turn the water pink from winter to early summer.
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Other Species: Alongside the flamingos, you will get fantastic photographic opportunities with Painted Storks, Purple Herons, Sandpipers, Stilts, Egrets, Kingfishers, and a massive variety of waders and ducks.
What is the plan? – 29 March 2026
- Meet Jungle Buddies Expert Mr Prathamesh Desai at the Entry of Karave Flamingo Point, right next to TS Chanakya Campus by 7.30 AM
- Birding around wetlands till 9.30 AM.
- End the tour with a group picture and happy memories with Jungle Buddies.
Pricing: Free Entry
Getting There:
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Nearest Railway Station: Seawoods-Darave Station or Nerul Station (Harbour Line).
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How to Reach: Exit on the west side of either Seawoods-Darave or Nerul station. From there, it is a very short (10-minute) auto-rickshaw ride towards Palm Beach Road. Ask the driver to drop you at the TS Chanakya Maritime Institute in Karave Village; the wetland trail begins right next to the campus.
Group Size: 15 Participants
How to Register: Click on Join Our Tours Tabs – Registration opens on 22 March 2026 (Sunday) at 9 PM
