- From city centre
- ~14 km · 35–60 min
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- Best hours
- First light to 9 am
- Entry
- By permission
- Habitat
- Campus
- Birds listed
- 10
How to get there
University of Agricultural Sciences campus off Bellary Road near Yelahanka. The main gate is on Bellary Road; visitors need permission.
Best time to visit
Best: November to February. Time of day: First light to 9 am.
Entry fee & timings
As reported at the review date (2026-11-04). Confirm at the gate: fees and timings change.
Birds you can spot
10 birds listed. Tap a bird to add it to your life list (saved in this browser only).
Regularly reported, not guaranteed. See recent sightings on eBird
About GKVK Campus
A big agricultural campus with open fields, scrub patches and small tanks. Local birding clubs run outings here, and its habitat brings in birds that do not show up in the city lakes.
History
The Gandhi Krishi Vigyana Kendra campus of the University of Agricultural Sciences, with research fields and woodlots.
Flora
Crop fields, eucalyptus and acacia plantations and patches of dry scrub.
Fauna
Mongoose, hares and many reptiles.
Nearby places
Tips
- Check the birding club schedule for access days.
- Dress in muted colours.
- Stay on the paths; this is a working research campus.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit GKVK Campus for birds?
November to February. First light to 9 am.
What is the entry fee for GKVK Campus?
Entry is controlled; visitors normally join an organised walk or request permission. Confirm before you go. Timings: By arrangement.
Which birds can I see at GKVK Campus?
Regularly reported birds include Indian peafowl, Indian roller, Green bee-eater, Yellow-wattled lapwing, Black drongo, Ashy prinia, Shikra, Montagu's harrier. Sightings change with season and water levels.
How do I get to GKVK Campus?
University of Agricultural Sciences campus off Bellary Road near Yelahanka. The main gate is on Bellary Road; visitors need permission. It is about 14 km from central Bengaluru (35–60 min depending on traffic).
More birding spots
Reviewed 2026-11-04. Species lists, fees and timings are as reported and can change; confirm before you go.