About this location
A reservoir on Indore's outskirts built originally for the city's water supply, Yashwant Sagar has become one of central India's most productive winter waterfowl sites — proof, alongside nearby Sirpur, that Indore quietly holds some of the state's best urban-fringe birding.
Species You Can Photograph in Yashwant Sagar
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
- Indore (Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar) Airport (~25 km)
- Nearest railway station
- Indore Junction (~30 km)
By Air
Indore (Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar) Airport is the nearest airport, about 25 km away. Continue by taxi or pre-booked cab.
By Rail
Indore Junction is the nearest railway station, about 30 km away. Taxis and autos cover the last stretch.
By Road
Yashwant Sagar reservoir is near Hatod, about 30 km west of Indore. It is one of central India's best spots for sarus crane and winter waterfowl.
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Photography tips for Yashwant Sagar
Shoreline viewpoints around the reservoir give straightforward access; best combined with a visit to Sirpur Wetland on the same side of the city.
Conservation: A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and one of two significant Ramsar sites within Indore's municipal limits, alongside Sirpur.
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