Gidhwa-Parsada Bird Sanctuary

This sanctuary is located in the Bemetara district of Chhattisgarh.It is situated near a small village called Gidhwa—located 39 km from Bemetara and approximately 61 km from Bilaspur.The site was proposed in 2013 and officially established as a bird sanctuary in 2015. The village of Gidhwa, along with the neighboring villages of Parsada and Maro, offers a highly favorable environment for migratory birds arriving from abroad.The local wetlands provide an abundant supply of food and suitable habitats, attracting migratory birds every year.Both Gidhwa and Parsada are being developed into tourist destinations where visitors can observe a diverse range of bird species.Approximately 150 species of birds from nearly 12 different countries visit this area.

In 2021, the Government of Chhattisgarh organized the state’s first bird festival—’Hamar Chirai-Hamar Chinhari’ (Our Birds, Our Identity)—in the small village of Gidhwa. The festival, which took place from January 31 to February 2, 2021, was graced by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, who attended as the chief guest. The Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board is currently developing the Gidhwa-Parsada Bird Sanctuary into a picturesque tourist destination, poised to become renowned throughout the state of Chhattisgarh.