Top 9 Places to See Peacocks in India This Monsoon
By Priyanka Roshan | May 29, 2025
Monsoon marks peak peacock season in India. Watch them dance in the rain at these 9 scenic spots, all open during the season and perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
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Home to over 1,000 peafowls, this sanctuary near Haveri boasts lush green surroundings and ancient fort ruins—perfect for spotting peacocks dancing in full monsoon glory. Open during monsoon.
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Nestled near Tiruchirappalli, this sanctuary offers a scenic, peaceful spot to see wild peacocks amid greenery-covered hills during monsoon. It’s a cultural site and open to tourists year-round.
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This eco-village near Pune houses over 2,500 peacocks. Visitors can enjoy peacock sightings, local food, and homestays. The village is vibrant and accessible throughout the monsoon season.
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Set in Aravalli hills near Jaipur, the park offers a chance to see peacocks in natural settings. Lush landscapes in monsoon enhance your wildlife viewing experience. Open year-round.
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This sanctuary in Palakkad is Kerala’s only dedicated peacock reserve. Surrounded by forests and hills, it’s ideal for monsoon birdwatching. Open year-round and full of biodiversity charm.
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Famous for diverse fauna, Dandeli also shelters peafowls. Monsoon adds lushness, increasing chances of spotting dancing peacocks near streams and trails. The sanctuary remains open with some safari access.
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While known for tigers, Sariska teems with peacocks during monsoon. The green cover draws them to clearings and lodge areas. Safari access is partially open in monsoon months.
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Though core zones close in monsoon, buffer zones remain open. These areas are alive with peacocks showing off their feathers against a lush, rain-soaked backdrop. Great for photography.
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Near Baramati, this dry land turns vibrant during monsoon. It attracts many peacocks, often seen dancing after rain. Easy to reach and open to visitors in the rainy season.
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