Complete List of Ramsar Sites in India (93 Sites, Updated October 2025) – State-Wise

What Are Ramsar Sites? 🏞️

A Ramsar Site is a wetland of international importance designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. This international treaty, adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar in 1971, provides the framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources. These sites are recognized for their significant value not only for the country in which they are located but for humanity as a whole.

As of October 2025, India has expanded its network of these vital ecosystems to a total of 93 sites, reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity and ecological conservation. This comprehensive, state-wise list is crucial for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations like UPSC.

Ramsar Sites in Andhra Pradesh

• Kolleru Lake (2002)

Ramsar Sites in Assam

• Deepor Beel (2002)

Ramsar Sites in Bihar

• Kanwar (Kabar) Taal (2020)

• Nagi Bird Sanctuary (2023)

• Nakti Bird Sanctuary (2023)

• Gokul Jalashay (2025)

• Udaipur Jheel (2025)

Ramsar Sites in Goa

• Nanda Lake (2022)

Ramsar Sites in Gujarat

• Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary (2021)

• Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary (2012)

• Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (2021)

• Wadhvana Wetland (2021)

Ramsar Sites in Haryana

• Sultanpur National Park (2021)

• Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary (2021)

Ramsar Sites in Himachal Pradesh

• Chandra Taal (2005)

• Pong Dam Lake (2002)

• Renuka Lake (2005)

Ramsar Sites in Jammu & Kashmir (UT)

• Hokera Wetland (2005)

• Hygam Wetland Conservation Reserve (2022)

• Shallabugh Wetland Conservation Reserve (2022)

• Mansar-Surinsar Wildlife Sanctuary (2005)

• Wular Lake (1990)

Ramsar Sites in Jharkhand

• Udhwa Lake Bird Sanctuary (2025)

Ramsar Sites in Karnataka

• Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve (2023)

• Aghanashini Estuary (2023)

• Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve (2023)

Ramsar Sites in Kerala

• Ashtamudi Wetland (2002)

• Sasthamkotta Lake (2002)

• Vembanad-Kol Wetland (2002)

Ramsar Sites in Ladakh (UT)

• Tso Kar Wetland Complex (2020)

• Tsomoriri Lake (2002)

Ramsar Sites in Madhya Pradesh

• Bhoj Wetland (2002)

• Sakhya Sagar (2022)

• Sirpur Lake (2022)

• Yashwant Sagar (2022)

• Tawa Reservoir (2024)

Ramsar Sites in Maharashtra

• Lonar Lake (2020)

• Nandur Madhameshwar (2019)

• Thane Creek (2022)

Ramsar Sites in Manipur

• Loktak Lake (1990)

Ramsar Sites in Mizoram

• Pala Wetland (2021)

Ramsar Sites in Odisha

• Ansupa Lake (2021)

• Bhitarkanika Mangroves (2002)

• Chilika Lake (1981)

• Hirakud Reservoir (2021)

• Satkosia Gorge (2021)

• Tampara Lake (2021)

Ramsar Sites in Punjab

• Beas Conservation Reserve (2019)

• Harike Wetland (1990)

• Kanjli Wetland (2002)

• Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve (2019)

• Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary (2019)

• Ropar Wetland (2002)

Ramsar Sites in Rajasthan

• Keoladeo National Park (1981) – Click for details

• Sambhar Lake (1990)

• Khichan (2025)

• Menar (2025)

Ramsar Sites in Sikkim

• Khecheopalri Wetland (2025)

Ramsar Sites in Tamil Nadu

With 19 sites, Tamil Nadu has the highest number of Ramsar Sites in India.

• Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary (2021)

• Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve (2022)

• Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary (2024)

• Karikili Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary (2021)

• Longwood Shola Reserve Forest (2024)

• Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest (2022)

• Pichavaram Mangrove (2022)

• Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (2002)

• Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex (2022)

• Udhayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Vellode Bird Sanctuary (2022)

• Vembannur Wetland Complex (2022)

• Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (2024)

• Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary (2024)

• Sakkarakottai Bird Sanctuary (2025)

• Therthangal Bird Sanctuary (2025)

Ramsar Sites in Tripura

• Rudrasagar Lake (2005)

Ramsar Sites in Uttar Pradesh

• Bakhira Sanctuary (2021)

• Haiderpur Wetland (2021)

• Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (2019)

• Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary (2019)

• Saman Bird Sanctuary (2019)

• Samaspur Bird Sanctuary (2019)

• Sandi Bird Sanctuary (2019)

• Sarsai Nawar Jheel (2019)

• Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake) (2020)

• Upper Ganga River (Brijghat to Narora Stretch) (2005)

Ramsar Sites in Uttarakhand

• Asan Barrage (2020)

Ramsar Sites in West Bengal

• East Kolkata Wetlands (2002)

• Sundarban Wetland (2019)