In the middle of the busiest city, Mangalavanam bird sanctuary is a quiet and attractive place for nature lovers, Thick forest which includes, herbs, shrubs and treehouse in the middle at the top of a big tree, a place like a slum and a lake covered by trees overall its a wonderful treat for eyes, birds are freely visible here, A good place to take a rest with friends, family or couples.Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of Kochi covering about 2.74 hectares. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi. It is known as the lungs of Kochi,considering its role in keeping the citys air pollution under check. The area is a roosting place for many kinds of resident and migratory birds.

The garden is located in the lap of beautiful nature, close to the town. This garden helps you to learn more about nature. Birds, fresh air, atmosphere and mangroves enhance the beauty of the garden. Great area to spend the afternoon

Cool and nature friendly place.

Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of the indian city of kochi, covering about 2.74 hectares. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal. It is situated behind the Highcourt of kerala building. It is a nesting ground for a large variety of migratory birds and supports many types of mangrove .The Managalavanam is often regarded as the green lung of Kochiconsidering its role in keeping the citys air pollution under check. The area is a roosting place for many kinds of resident and migratory birds.  Mangalavanam is primarily a bird refuge. A bird survey conducted in May 2006 found that there were 194 birds belonging to 32 species. The total number of bird species recorded so far from the area is 72. Some of the birds found are common redshank, common greenshank, brahminy kite, white-breasted waterhen and marsh sandpiper.In a recent study revealed six species of mammals Indian flying-fox, painted bat, three-striped palm squirrel/dusky palm squirrel, house rat/black rat, bandicota, and Eurasian otter. Two species of amphibians, Limnonectes limnocharis and Duttaphrynus melanostictus, and seven species of fishes Anabas testudineus, Striped panchax, Malabar swamp eel, Orange chromide, Blackline rasbora, Etroplus suratensis and Sarotherodon mossambica are found here.

The wild inside a crowd😻A calm green plot for evenings of busy life, fresh air, birds and the beauty of nature👌Mangalavanam is very nearer to the High court and Marine drive.We can spent time there between 9.00 AM & 5.00 PM.A good population of mangroves makes this Bird sanctuary even more special.But the area is not that much maintained and the paths inside the bird sanctuary are not good to walk.Even though we can enjoy the peace of mind there👌

If you wanna go back to your old times or if you wanna feel fresh air and calm in the middle of city you should visit this place. Cause this place is capable to provide those. Well its opens at 9 am to 5 pm.its close to high court and marine drive. Its a better place to bring young kids and family. If you are nostalgic about your village life you may visit this place. If the authority could take Care of this place it may look more beautiful because its aint have proper path to walk. But I just felt soo relaxed when I visited this place

Situated in the center of Ernakulam town, yet untouched by any of its rhythm. Right time is essential to watch a few birds and I was lucky to spot a few. There is no use to blame anyone if you dont see any birds here its just that you chose a wrong time. Better luck next time.

Nice place for fresh air amidst the busy city life. Amazed that there is a place like that inside Ernakulam city. Lots of mangroves and a lake could be found inside along with a watch tower.

Quit lush green place in the heart of city. Need regular maintenance without hurting the environment. Good for photo shoot

It is a different place inside the city, very silent and green,No entry fee, not much to see but well maintained and protected by authorities, there are some sculptures and a tree house, there is a beautiful view from the tree house, lots of birds,bats,mangroves. Good for family and friends and photography also. Can park vehicles on Road side. Easily accessible.

Greenery in the heart of city. Expect not much than cool green woods. A watch tower and a trail. Thats it.Nature lovers, bird watchers are welcome.No entry fee.Good time to visit: any time of the day, however morning and evening are ideal for bird watchHave some mosquito repellent cream handy. You may need it..!

Peaceful place in the city of Ernakulam.Couldve had more information about the Floras and faunas.Greenest place even in the city and in the Google maps.Must visit place.Wont take more than 30 minutes in this place.

Situated in the middle of crowded city, it is the smallest bird Sanctuary in Kerala. It is a good place of interest for ornithologists and bird lovers. Also, a good place to relieve the tension of crowded city. The sanctuary is bounded by mangrove forest and a lake. There is a tree house where you can enjoy the beauty of forest. The entry is free, and there is space for parking.

It was well maintained with good facilities when it started but now it looks like a Haunted place. If it maintains properly it will be a good place to visit.

Very good place n looking like forest..... Very nice place to visit for birds sanctuary. Thick forest and cool place to visit. Mangrove and rare birds we can see here....... Its near to north station. And very comfortable to visit with family n friends

In the middle of the busiest city, Mangalavanam bird sanctuary is a quiet and attractive place for nature lovers, Thick forest which includes, herbs, shrubs and a treehouse in the middle at the top of a big tree, a place like a slum and a lake covered by trees overall its a wonderful treat for eyes,...Beautiful ❤️

The people around this place has to be more cautious and nature loving. Seminars and work shops has to be conducted with the help of the authority and a lot of tourism related business can be started here like kayaking boating camping etc. The nature has not created a havoc here but the people living around has made this place a junkyard. Anyone visiting this place. Please do take good care. This is the king and lungs of Kochi. It’s a shame from well educated people coming to the High court to park their vehicles around the sanctuary and create disturbance to the natural animal and plant life around. Very shameful.

Calm atmosphere, full of trees, plants, mangrove forest and planted herbal plantsIf you want to see more birds you have to spent more time

Beautiful and a peaceful forest with an amazing vibe surrounding the place located in the heart of Kochi where there’s always pollution and noise. Places like these should be very nicely looked after and taken care of since these are very rare things we get to see. For example the tree house was very shaky and old, these things could be fixed and better taken care of. Other than these little issues the place was overall very peaceful and it’s a good spot for family visits. We didn’t get to see any birds, maybe due to season or smth but there were alot of bats. The place was filled with greenery and there were very good quotes on the outside walls. Also guys, watch your steps heh. ☺️

Firstly its not a place to include in your tour if youre planning to cover all the places in one day trip.Its a open bird sanctuary meaning the birds are not in cages and they are free in open.The probability of Spotting birds is less likely.Weve spent almost 30 minutes and I spotted like two bats and thats it.Its a very small place and you can cover it in 15 to 20 minutes hardly.Also during our visit the place is anything but clean and its really messy.

Good place but not take care by government..its now famous for lover kissing place

Nice place to relax. Forest in the midst of city. Near high court behind ICAR - CMFRI

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary in the city of Palakkad district of Kerala state in India.It is located in the heart of Kochi city and has an area of 0.0274 sq km. A large number of migratory birds visit this place. Spiders and bats are the main attractions here. The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary which was established in 2004 is the smallest protected area under the state forest department. It is the only bird sanctuary in Kerala which is located in Mangrove forests. The word Mangal means mangroves in Portuguese. A survey conducted in May 2006 found that there are 194 birds in 32 species. The number of bird species recorded so far from this area is 72. In addition, 17 species of butterflies are recorded here. There are 51 different types of spiders

There is nothing to see here other than bats.....(In a tree you can see many bats hanging) If you are going to see birds plz dont prefer this place... because birds only come here in some seasons. And there is a erumadam here. And a buddhas statue. And The maintenance is very poor. 👎🙃

Nothing to see here, very poorly looked after. A lot of possibilities are there, but seems like the officials are not interested.

One of the beautiful nature inside the cochin city. Heart of city we are blessed with this beautiful mangrove forest and birds. Keep our nature clean.

Not that much great, you can see thousands of bats here. Presence of odor of waste water, mosquitoes and lovebirds(human😆) may disturb you...Entry is free.so crowded.

Situated right in the heart of city , the place is also known as the lung of kochi.l and it certainly is. The place is a green area inside the city but it is not well maintained.Although it is called a bird sanctuary u can only find bats and mosquitos as flying beings. There is also a single monkey in place. The worst thing here is the plight of mosquitos. There is a small lake like place with a boat , but the boating is not operational.Magrovees can be seen . There is tree house which is the best thing available here. Around 8 people can visit place at once. It gives a good view from the top. The places enriches your. Bond with nature. It is a silent place behind highcourt. The entry is free.

A forest in the heart of Kochi thats this place keeps us calm and refreshed with lots of birds and beauty of mangroves

The major highlight of this bird sanctuary is that the entry is free . There is one tree house here , not maintained well , the steps to the treehouse were shattered and not so safe . Bats and a few varieties of birds could be easily found here . Those who enjoy silence and a peaceful atmosphere could visit here .

It is the best place for lot of variety of birds and species. The waterlogging silty land is the better hideout place for lot of insects and animals.

It is a peaceful spot. Full of trees and plants. Plenty of oxygen. Cool and calm place. Better place for relaxation. Place for studying about birds.

Small but beautiful area. Try to visit in your kochi trip.

At kochi.known as the lungs of kochi.good place to watch migratory birds.

Its a cool place and the fresh air breeze make us really calm and feels pleasent while in there .There are a lots of bats hanging there, pleasent sound of birds etc. Do visit this small place to get something really nice.

Calm area where you can sit for a long time ...no entry fee...

Hidden Gem of a place loacted near the back highcourt,Kerala. Coool place, Gifted with Views of nature . Nature lovers, This place will not dissappoint a bit. Nice ambience of a kind

Supposed to be a bird sanctuary but hardly any birds though they are seasonal... However with proper maintenance and management it could be better than the current status...

Its ok.. but not so good.. i had not seen any birds there.. no entry ticket. Peace calm and grenary.. watching tower preasent..

Its not crowded in any way hence a natural vibe is there. Trees cover the entire sanctuary. There were no birds there when I visited but I cant blame them as the entry is free

Good place to visit......There is a tree hut for watching birds........we cant see birds every time

Best place for refreshment..Calm and quiet place with sounds of birds and nature

Not well maintained, so many mosquitoes are there, better to go with mosquito lotion or spray. Its not big as it was now, many ways has been closed because of low maintenance.

Different experience at the centre of the city. Very quiet place. Very short walkway but it is cool.

A small forest is situated in the heart of the city run and maintained by Peachi wild life division, Kerala Government Forest department

Its a quiet place we didnt believe it is existing in the middle of city. The a good place to visit in hot time. Good ambience and atmosphere. Its cool over there and unfortunately when I visited I have seen only few birds 🐦might be because of the season. Anyway I recommend everyone to visit here.

Very calm and peace place...

Dont ever miss this amazing place if you are visiting Kochi. 18 acres of pristine mangrove forest in the heart of this bustling city - unbelievable! Migratory bird sightings are seasonal so we werent very lucky with that. But the fresh air & greenery really rejuvenates your mind. The wooden watch tower near the main entrance gives you panoramic view of the sanctuary. I was surprised that not many people were aware of the existence of this gem even though its located right behind the imposing Kerala high court building.

Calm and quiet place, good place for those who love to take photos. Just 15 min walking distance from High cort.

Good ambience, nice place for hanging out with family. You should go early morning if you want to see the birds. Small forest in town☺️

Nothing more than a 5 minute Stroll.Worth checking out once in a while.

Nothing much to watch. Lots of bats and trees. Calm and quiet place

Such a beautiful place. This place is located i rhe centre of ernakulam. There is no entrance fee anybody can enter.

Yeah its a quiet place and its full of kandal kadu repeated plants u can see lots of bats.The Manson is the best time to go there its really amazing that its on the standing in the city centre

Nice and neat atmosphere in the middle of Kochi city. A must visit place near High court of Kerala. And old Kochin Harbor terminus railway station. The railway station iyself is s treat for eyes. Suitable for a day out with family and kids.

Mangalavanam located near Kerala High Court is a mangrove protected area.Not much birds are present but we must appreciate the authorities for protecting this green space of the city!

It was nice feeling, away from the crowd kind off, birds singing, view from the tree house was superrrr, can spend around 15-25 mins, ideal for photographers and couples. Few minutes from Mangalavanam you will find best place for selfies and that is Ernakulam old railway station, highly recommended.

Inside the town a jungle.Lived here but first time visit

Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of the Indian city of Kochi, covering about 2.74 hectares. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal. It is situated behind the Kerala High Court building. It is a nesting ground for a large variety of migratory birds and supports many types of mangroves. The Managalavanam is often regarded as the green lung of Kochi, considering its role in keeping the citys air pollution under check. The area is a roosting place for many kinds of resident and migratory birds.

Dont go with expectations. It will give you a cool experience.

Pretty nice place. you wont believe that a place like this does exist in the middle of a highly populated city. best place to escape from the sun in summers

I have visited this place twice with my cousins and I have enjoyed the natural beauty. Only problem is it is really difficult to find out a bird there.

It was Feelimg so happy to be there.. We cant ever imagine a place where we feel natural in this city of traffic.. Having trees around, the sounds of birds, it was amazing and the good thing is this place is of free entry.. And its safe. People think that it ll be not safe for going there to hangout what if something happens but the whole area is under control of cameras.. If u look deep in the below picture you can see a lot of bats hanging down on branches.. It was really amazing.. And the tree house.. Nice experience ever.. I love this place.. A place for relaxing.. A place for fresh air.. A place to hide from the dangerous atmosphere of city.. I love it totally..

It is known as lungs of kochi.Keralas smallest birds sanctuary.Its mainly famous for wild Bats and mangrove forest.Situated inside the earnakulam cityWalkable distance from kerala high court jn earnakulam.Entry is freeNo toilet facilities

Good but very small.No entrance fee.

Mangalavanam is an ecologically sensitive area situated at the centre of the Indian city of Kochi, covering about 2.74 hectares. It also houses a shallow tidal lake connected with Kochi backwaters by a canal. It is situated behind the Kerala High Court building. Area: 7 acres

Fresh air, very calm area, mind refreshing, good for birdwatching

Good place for do shoots but need permission

Unbelievably calm, quiet and green place inside cochin city, behind the high Court. Place is well secured, but not maintained properly. Nothing much to see around, but good place to spend some time in silence. There is no entry fee and no control on the type of people visiting the place, so cannot be called a pure family friendly place.

Best thing about this place is a cool atmosphere. Mangrove forest is its speciality. There is a high tower but not much useful. Variety of trees have been planted. Its a small place; usually not crowded.

Its a little forest, fully rounded with 🌲 🌲 🌲Its a better place to relax......

Nice... Beautiful scenery place.. But no birds

It’s a silent place inside the city. Not much to explore but perfect place for photo shoot and spent an hour in a busy day

Nice calm and quiet placeIf you wanna see birds morning is the best time.

Bird sanctuary surrounded by Kochi metropolitan city. It is a good place for bird watching. Lot of migrating birds visit this small sanctuary every year. Many species of Mangrove trees are here.

Its not a very big full blooded sanctuary and so ,will disappoint most who visit the place with such a prejudge.. However , its a tremendous site when considering that its right amidst the tall buildings of this bustling busy city . Its a good escape from the horns and choke a block traffic jams, and surely a good breathing space

Area is small but silent. It is a wonder that there is a place like this in the middle of a city this. Very beautiful. I loved it.

Nice Green, ecological place situated in the heart of the city.Keeps ecological balance between the Industrial pace and increasing pollution in the city.

A beautiful mid city mini forest

A foresty like bird sanctuary at the city center behind Kerala High Court.

A small mangrove forest which is well conserved along with the different types of bird species and is an amazing place between the busy city !!!

Nice place to hang out with friends and family... Calm place.... & relax place

Nothing. Dirty WATER swamp.Wastage of money on travel and more than that completely a WASTAGE of time.Only local couples free meeting place.Tourist avoid it to save time and money..No taxi, auto available while returning back.

Maybe referred to as the green lung of Cochin. A very peaceful place with lots of exotic trees and birds. You will definitely spot some migratory birds and rare tree species. Beware of the notorious mosquitoes if you are visiting this place during evening hours. Everything is perfect apart from the mosquitoes.

Beautiful place and feel and breath the fresh air inside the Kochi city.Actually its lungs of the Kochi city.

Very good.. in the heart of eranakulam...Forests are called lungs of the earth or nature! Forests are one of the most important natural resources that have been gifted to mankind for its sustained existence on earth. Conservation of forests is therefore a necessity that requires to be addressed as a priority. Forests provide us with huge amounts of tangible and intangible benefits, without which human existence would be threatened.Hence, for the survival of human beings, a holistic approach is required to be adopted towards a sustainable way to maintain our forests and meet our needs at the same time so that there is a mutually beneficial co-existence of all.Forests have a major role to play in enhancing the quality of our environment. Trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the air thereby helping in keeping the environment healthy and beautiful. Forests influence local and global climate. They conserve soil by preventing rapid runoff of water after heavy rains, thereby reducing soil erosion and minimizing floods. Forests are also vital for increasing our ground water. Because of the thick humus layer, loose soil, and soil-retaining powers of the long roots of trees, forests are vitally important for preserving adequate water supplies.Restrictions need to be put in place to conserve forests. With the alarming rate of deforestation, measures need to be put in place to protect wildlife, the environment, and all the living things that depend on forests for their survival. People need to be educated on the importance of conserving forests, as it will empower them to act appropriately such as planting more trees instead of cutting them.Strict measures need to be made to punish those who violate the set rules. Such measures should be taken to regulate grazing, cutting down of trees, tribal activities, forest fires etc. Forests are vital for human existence and if nothing is done to conserve them all living things are in danger of extinction. So, everyone should conserve forests!

Good tourism place for kids.....

Good place

Such a nice place to visit in ernakulam

This place doesnt exist.If you are expecting birds, forget about it. No point in visiting.

Its pure waste of time. There nothing to see. If you change the taxonomy of bats and mosquitoes to birds then this place is full of birds. Its cool thats it. Full of mosquitoes,very very small in area. You can visit every nook and cranny in 5 minitues or lesser. Tree house is there which is kind of okay thats why I have given two stars.

A potentially great sanctuary let down by poor planning, bad maintenance and general apathy from the public and the Govt. This sanctuary should be developed as Kochis green lung but in unfortunately neglected and hemmed in from all sides. Feel sorry for this place and the poor birds that migrate here.

Its okay to see this place for 15-30 min. Beware of mosquitoes. Local administration can maintain more cleanliness.

Great place for nature lovers. Green green and green. Must go

Its a refreshing place with lots of greenery...

Best place to escape from city traffic

Its a good place to hangout with friends..

Its like a mangrove forest inside the city. The air is not that fresh because of the swamp. Those who want a quite place this place is fine. Although it is called a bird sanctuary I did not see any birds only a crow and lots of bats. Entry is free

This is worst place on earth..dont waste ur money n tym after coming here...there is nothing here..absolutely nothing...it ends when u start ..how can u call it bird sanctuary..

Not worth much. It is smallest bird sanctuary in india situated behind high court and known as lungs of ernakulam city. Can see mangrove forest, some amphibians, birds and plenty of mosquito. There is small watch tower too.