Santragachi Jheel is a large lake, located beside Santragachi railway station. It has Chhottodal Club at one end while the Wagon Factory at the other end and adjacent to Sneha Birds View, a residential complex. One of the banks has a local market and railway station adjacent to Baksara market while the opposite bank mostly consists of residential complexes. This lake attracts a large number of migratory birds during winter months, particularly in December and January. The number has somewhat reduced in recent years as the lake is not properly cleaned and is mostly covered with water hyacinth. Birds like sarus crane from North America and Australia,  gadwall, northern shoveller, northern pintail, garganey which come from north of the Himalayas and many other local migratory birds such as cotton pygmy goose and knob-billed duck are spotted here during this season. The lesser whistling duck is the most dominant species visible here.

The best place you can see lots of bird here i live here and i love the place... Santragachi Jheel is a large lake, located next to the Santragachi railway station. It has Chhottodal Club at one end while the Wagon Factory (Reymon) at the other end adjacent to Sneha Birds View, a residential complex. One of the bank has local markets and railway station adjacent to Baksara bazar while the other bank mostly consists of residential complexes. This lake attracts large number of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January. The number has increased in recent years, as migratory birds have started to avoid destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Birds like sarus crane from North America and Australia, gadwall, northern shoveller, northern pintail, garganey from north of the Himalayasand many other local migratory birds such as cotton pygmy goose and knob-billed duck are spotted here during this season. However, the lesser whistling duck is the most dominant species visible here. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. Every year before the migratory birds are expected to arrive, the Forest department cleans Water hyacinth from the lake, though leaving some portion of it which adds up to an environment suitable for the birds. Efforts are made by local residents, Forest Department and Railways to improve the environment for the birds

Santragachhi Jheel is a large lake, located next to the Santragachhi railway station. This lake attracts large number of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January. The number has increased in recent years, as migratory birds have started to avoid destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata. Follow Old Cab Rd to Bankim Setu. Take Mahatma Gandhi Rd, Panchanantala Rd and Deshapran Shasmal Rd to Brindaban Mullick Ln/Ichapur Rd. Follow Ichapur Rd to Dr Bholanath Chakraborty Sarani. Turn left at ShivaLinga Shrine onto Dr Bholanath Chakraborty Sarani. Continue on Sarat Chatterjee Rd to your destination in Baksara. Santragachi Jheel.

This year number of birds 🐦 visiting the jheel has increased. Although the water is not so clean and clear, yet the visitors are happy.

It is a very big water body...under south eastern railways....there are many migrating birds that come here every winter season..... The maintenance of the place is very bad.....nobody cleans the lake, neighbouring houses discharges the drainage water into the lake..... It could have been a very good place if it is maintained strictly.....people must become more aware about the cleanliness of the lake especially the neighbouring houses...

Santragachi is a neighbourhood in  of Howrah district.Santragachi is also popular for its large lake, known as Santragachhi Jheel, which attracts migratory birds such as the in the winter months.Santragachhi Jheel is a large lake located next to the Santragachhi railway station. It is a big water body of this place. Many birds came in the winter month. But many birds came not some years because maintain and cleaning the Lake water are not such times. Some lake area are garbage falling lake sides.

Good place for birdwatching during winters. Needs to be cleaned and maintained for more birds to fly in.

Wonderful place to see migratory birds, but local people are so cheap throwing garbage in the jheel

In summer season on evening time its nice to walking around the jhil. and good ti see sunset.and nice to listen some time announcement by train depart and arrival.

There's nothing to see there. No place to sit or anything. It was a horrible experience. We had such high expectations. It doesn't even deserve 1 star. Absolutely not worth coming.

A habitat for migratory bird in winter. A great ecosystem you can observe in this wetland and lake area. Pease visit early morning and evening and enjoy the beauty of nature, Do not make noise and disturb the guests here. Keep clean keep green.

This Jheel is very near to the railway station, in the winter every year about 5,000 migratory birds comes every year and due to greenery and water body is permanent resident for some local local birds also....

The lake is now almost full of water hyacinths

Lots of migratory birds can be spotted here during winters.

It's not being maintained property. Nearby flats are directing their waste to the jheel via drains or manually.

With more than 6000 migratory birds straddling the waters of the Santragachi Jheel already, it seems that this year the total number is likely to cross 8000 before the end of the month. A migratory bird census and a bird watching programme, that came to an end on Sunday, were organised at the jheel last week. The fulvous whistling duck, whose sighting is considered to be irregular, made an appearance this year bringing more and more bird enthusiasts to the lake. The annual affair at the lake, which started a little over a decade back, has now become extremely popular among birdwatchers and environment activists. The census is organized every year and a species-wise classification is released to the district authorities and the state forest department at the end of the event. This year, a global optical major, Carl Zeiss, has tied up with the organisers — the local Chottodal Club and environment activists’ groups Prakriti Samsad and Howrah Bijnan Parishad — for the event. A large number of telescopes and binoculars will be available for enthusiasts to watch the winged visitors, along with live demonstration from experts.

In my opinion, there should be some kind of islands where birds can take rest, lay eggs and take care of the chicks. At present number of islands are insufficient. All the time birds cannot stay in water.

Great place to sit or take a walk. Wonderful view.

Too much owsam place for bird loving person in winter season. Migrated birds come here every year. When they all sink and makes a lovely water flow, it's look owsam. Shyampur Sidheswarri Mahavidyalaya (zoology department) cleans the Jheel for those bird habitat.

Nice

Lovely birds

The Santragachi Jheel is a lake with birds of many types. It's perfect for day-tripping bird watchers and you could even go on a group trip. The number and variety of birds are decreasing because of global climate change and water pollution, among other reasons.

This small lake is ideal for viewing migratory birds during the winter. However, rampant uncontrolled pollution and poor maintenance has made this place unwelcome for the birds. Every year before the season the lake has to be cleared from overgrowth of water hyacinth. There are no basic facilities like clean toilet and drinking water for the bird watchers. Depending upon the pollution level and the annual restoration work, a few thousand birds make this place their winter home every year.

Beautiful Place

Good location for birding photography.

This place was the breeding ground for migratory birds but now the sp called development has taken a toll on the mother nature. Human , artificial development has caused enormous on the soft lap of nature. We want no " ARTIFICIAL DEVELOPMENT". PLESE STOP DESTRUCTION.

Santragachi Jheel is famous for bird migrating centre all over Bengal.

Nice place & the birds are come here in the winter time.

Good for birding specially for winter migratory birds

Beautiful

Good place for bird watchers.

A big lake. Important for echo system. You can watch many migrating birds here from deferent species...

A lot of migratory birds come to this place during winter.

Santragachhi Jheel is a large lake, which is located beside the Santragachhi Railway Junction. This lake attracts a large number of migratory birds in the winter season, particularly in December and January. But due to unconsciousness of common people, the surrounding area remains filthy and full of garbage. So, the travellers are less attracted. The lake area is owned by South Eastern Railway, though the Forest Department of West Bengal also looks after the place. It is my request to them to take necessary steps to keep the lake and its surrounding clean. Then more number of travellers and bird lovers will be attracted to come here. The affort should also be made to convert the lake to a wildlife conservation centre, if possible.

One of the most famous migratory bird watching spots of West Bengal. It is located just beside the Santragachi Railway Station, surrounded by dense human population. The present condition of the jheel is very pathetic. Sewage water from surrounding houses drain into the jheel. One can see plastic wastes all around it. As a result the water quality is degrading day by day. A mark decrease in migratory bird assemblage is evident now.

A awesome place in urban place for migratory bird

A small home for migratory birds in concrete jungle....... northern pintail, gadwalls, lesser whistling ducks are key attractions

It's a nice place to visit specially in the morning and just before evening.... But the road condition is very poor

Good place for everyone,if you wanted see those birds 🐦 then plz come at very early morning its winter season nao so visit as soon as possible

Not maintained

Nice jheel in a crowded city

Needs improvement in maintenance

Wonderful Experience...It's a Bird's paradise for beginners...easy to travel.

Requires attention from concerned authority for its proper maintenance . Currently in a very miserable state .

Santragachi Jheel is a large lake, located next to the Santragachi railway station. It has Chhottodal Club at one end while the Wagon Factory (Reymon) at the other end adjacent to Sneha Birds View, a residential complex. One of the bank has local markets and railway station adjacent to Baksara bazar while the other bank mostly consists of residential complexes. This lake attracts large number of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January.

Really awesome place for relaxation❤❤

Good place for bird photography during winter. It's huge jheel, situated in the residencial area on western side , shops on south-east side and . If one comes from Kolkata, local train is better option. Local trains are frequently available from Howrah railway station to Santragachi Railway station. It takes only 15-20 minutes. After getting out of the Santragachi railway station through platform number one, one can walk upto just 100 meter to reach the jheel. There is a single road all around the lake. Few seats are available on the eastern bank and western bank of the jheel to sit and enjoy the play of birds. Photography can be done from any where walking around the lake. About half of the lake is filled with water hyacinth plant which reduces the beauty. Cleanliness specially on side of residential area is a big issue. Observing sun set is a great experience. A must visit once for the bird photographer.

Best place to sit and relax for a moment

Paradise fr photographers

Year after year this waterbody is loosing it’s diversity and birdlife. In winter the variety of migratory birds are decreasing drastically. It's really a deep concern for me and all other naturalists of bengal. The competent authorities are less concerned about that.

It is a heaven for bird lover. You can see total 14-15 types migratory birds in between December to February month.

This is lake situated very close to Satragachi railway station. Once it used to be large waterbody where migrating birds as far as from Siberia used to come during the winter . Unfortunately the size of the waterbody has been reduced to half , the access to this waterbody is unimaginable. The roads are broken , full of 2 or 3 wheelers and along with this there is sound pollution from the c noise of the locomotives and car/ scooter’s horn.Not a grt place to go unless u really want to have a glimpse of migratory birds.

Excellent place to watch migratory birds during winter season.

Great place for birding with many migratory water ducks such as lesser whistling duck, Gadwall, Green winged teal, Gargeny, ferruginous pochard, etc.

This jheel is situated in Howrah. It is a very popular destination for bird watchers. Several migratory birds come here during winter. The lake is quite large and it situated beside Santragachi railway station and Baksara bazaar. The area is owned by South Eastern railway. Forest Department also takes care of this place.

Nothing in the jheel

Excellent

Bird watching.... specially migrating birds from other countries during winter

A good place for morning walkers and evening chai.

Most loving place

Nice place at winter

Went bird watching. Lots of migrant birds created lovely ambience. However, the maintenance around the lake is below par.

Beautiful palce for picnic spot

Best for Winter. Many kinds of bird's seeing this time.

That is a good place to visit...

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It is an underrated jheel in West Bengal. The Govt. should take care about this more. In winter the Siberian migrant birds come here , which attracts a lot of tourists. It is a beautiful location for people to enjoy the nature, running , chitchatting with friends. location : Beside santragachi junction , Howrah, West Bengal people should not pollute the jheel , it should be preserved properly. I repeat understand its value before its death!

Most 3rd class place. Plz dont go in this place for 1 day holiday.

Good

Big water body to maintain ecology of the entire area. Place for migratory birds. Poor maintenance of the area not eco friendly. Number of high rise constructed around the jheel. Human waste scattered around the Jheel. Broken boundary wall. Local people careless to preserve the environment. Need immediate action from govt as well as local people to start maintenance to save the jheel and environment.

Beautiful place. enjoy the evening in this winter

Great torist spot

Birds are decreasing in winters.

Excellent place for birding during winter

Feel the fresh air in the morning 😗😗

Nice and beautiful place. Lots of different birds comes here

Experienced 1st time the visiting of the migrating birds.Brilliant site to watch.

Beautiful place