About this location
The largest and best-known of Punjab's "Bir" forest reserves, Bir Motibagh near Patiala was once a royal hunting ground and now protects a denser block of natural forest than its smaller neighbours.
Species You Can Photograph in Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary
Best season guide
Peak photography conditions typically align with Jan–Dec. Add buffer days for weather and park closures.
JanExcellent
FebExcellent
MarGood
AprOff-season
MayOff-season
JunOff-season
JulOff-season
AugOff-season
SepOff-season
OctGood
NovExcellent
DecExcellent
How to Reach
- Nearest airport
- Chandigarh International Airport (~70 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Patiala (~5 km)
By Air
Chandigarh International Airport is the nearest airport, about 70 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Patiala is the nearest railway station, about 5 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Bir Motibagh is on the edge of Patiala city near the Moti Bagh palace. It has a deer enclosure and walking paths.
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Photography tips for Bir Motibagh Wildlife Sanctuary
Walking trails through the forest block, easily reached from Patiala for a half-day visit.
Conservation: The largest of Punjab's former royal "Bir" reserves, with a longer conservation history than the smaller surrounding blocks.
More in Punjab
- Beas Conservation Reserve
- Bir Aishwan Bird Sanctuary
- Bir Bunerheri Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary
- Harike Lake Wetland and Bird Sanctuary
- Kanjli Wetland
- Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve
- Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ropar Wetland
- Takhni-Rehampur Wildlife Sanctuary
Species guides