List of Ramsar Sites in India as of 2025, State-wise List

Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance recognized under the Ramsar Convention. These sites help protect water, wildlife and ecosystems. India, with its rich natural diversity, has 75 Ramsar Sites as of 2025. These wetlands are spread across various states and are vital for conserving biodiversity, controlling floods and supporting local communities. Each site holds environmental, cultural and economic importance for the country.

Ramsar Sites in India 2025

India has 85 Ramsar Sites as of 2025. These are wetlands of international importance, recognized for their role in conserving biodiversity and supporting sustainable use. Ramsar sites are vital for protecting ecosystems, providing water purification and controlling floods.

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation of wetlands and their sustainable use. It was signed on February 2, 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. This day is celebrated every year as World Wetlands Day. Wetlands include areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, such as lakes, rivers, estuaries and coral reefs.

Types of Wetlands

• Natural Wetlands: These include oases, estuaries, mangroves, coastal areas, coral reefs and deltas.
• Human-Made Wetlands: These include rice paddies, fishponds and reservoirs.

List of Ramsar Sites in India as of 2025

India has 85 Ramsar Sites as of 2025, recognized globally for their rich biodiversity. These wetlands provide vital ecological benefits, including water purification, flood control and habitat for diverse species.

Here is the list of Ramsar Sites in India as of 2025:

Indian States	No. of Ramsar Sites	Ramsar Sites
Andhra Pradesh	1	Kolleru Lake
Tamil Nadu	18	Vellode Bird Sanctuary Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary Longwood Shola Reserve Forest Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary Vaduvur Bird Sanctuary Suchindram Theroor Wetland Complex Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary Vembhur Wetland Complex Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary Karikili Bird Sanctuary Pichavaram Mangrove Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve Pallikaranai Marsh Reserve Forest Point Calimere Wildlife Bird Sanctuary Kazhuveli Sanctuary Nanjarayan Bird Santuary
Kerala	3	Vembanad Kol Wetland Sasthamkotta Lake Ashtamudi Wetland
Karnataka	4	Aghanashini Estuary Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve Ranganathittu BS Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve
Maharashtra	3	Nandur Madhameshwar Lonar Lake Thane Creek
Goa	1	Nanda Lake
Gujarat	4	Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary Vadhvana Wetland Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary
Rajasthan	2	Sambhar Lake Keoladeo National Park
Uttar Pradesh	10	Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary Haiderpur Wetland Upper-Ganga River Sandi Bird Sanctuary Paravai Agra Bird Sanctuary Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Haryana	2	Sultanpur National Park Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
Madhya Pradesh	5	Yashwant Sagar Sakhya Sagar Sirpur Wetland Bhoj Wetland Tawa Reservior
Bihar	3	Kanwar Lake Nagi Bird Sanctuary Nakti Bird Sanctuary
Odisha	6	Ansupa Lake Hirakud Reservior Tampara Lake Chilka Lake Satkosia Gorge Bhitarkanika Magrove
West Bengal	2	East Kolkata Wetlands Sunderban Wetland
Punjab	6	Harike Lake Beas Conservation Reserve Kanjli Lake Keshopur-Miani Community Reserve Nangal Wildlife Sanctuary Ropar Wetland
Himachal Pradesh	3	Chandra Taal Pong Dam Lake Renuka Lake
Jammu and Kashmir	5	Shallbugh Wetland Conservation Reserve Hygam Wetland Surinsar-Mansar Lakes Wular Lake
UT of Ladakh	2	Tso Kar Wetland Complex Tsomoriri Lake
Uttarakhand	1	Asan Conservation Reserve
Mizoram	1	Pala Wetland
Manipur	1	Loktak Lake
Assam	1	Deepor Beel
Tripura	1	Rudrasagar Lake