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Datta Peetham & Shuka Vana Mysore (2026): World Record Bird Aviary & Bonsai Guide

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Nikhil Furtado Editor-in-Chief Verified Author
Datta Peetham & Shuka Vana Mysore (2026): World Record Bird Aviary & Bonsai Guide
Authentic field photography from Mysuru, Karnataka • Verified 2026
Quick Field Summary Updated 2026
Executive Summary: This verified field guide covers essential insider logistics, historical Wadiyar context, authentic timings, entry guidelines, and local cultural etiquette for Datta Peetham & Shuka Vana Mysore (2026): World Record Bird Aviary & Bonsai Guide in Mysuru, Karnataka.
Location / Area Mysuru, Karnataka (IN)
Category Nature
Best Visiting Time 07:00 AM - 11:00 AM / 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Curation Standard 100% Unsponsored Field Audit
Direct Answer: Avadhoota Datta Peetham, established by Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Swamiji at the foothills of Chamundi Hill (Nanjangud Road), houses two world-class botanical and zoological attractions: Shuka Vana (a Guinness World Record rehabilitation aviary sheltering over 2,100 rare exotic parrots of 468 species) and the Kishkindha Moolika Bonsai Garden (over 450 miniature bonsai trees). Open daily from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Closed Wednesdays; Aviary entry: Rs 50).

Spanning over 40 serene acres at the southern base of Chamundi Hill, Datta Peetham blends Vedic spirituality, music therapy, and ecological conservation. The ashram is internationally recognized for its avian sanctuary and botanical collection.

Shuka Vana serves as a dedicated rehabilitation clinic for injured, abandoned, and endangered birds from around the globe, including Amazonian macaws, African grey parrots, Australian cockatoos, and vibrant rainbow lorikeets flying free in massive bio-domes.

Shuka Vana Exotic Bird Aviary and Bonsai Garden Datta Peetham Mysore
4.9 Guinness Record

Shuka Vana Aviary & Kishkindha Bonsai Garden

09:00 AM – 12:30 PM & 03:00 PM – 05:30 PMEntry: Rs 50 Adults / Rs 30 Kids (Closed Wed)Ooty-Nanjangud Road, Chamundi Foothills

Visitors can walk through immense climate-controlled aviary domes where friendly parrots fly down to perch gently on outstretched arms and shoulders.

Local Insider Tip: Visit the adjacent Kishkindha Bonsai Garden to admire 35-year-old miniature banyan, tamarind, and peepal trees shaped according to Indian rishi traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are cameras permitted inside Shuka Vana?

Mobile phone cameras are allowed; however, flash photography is strictly banned to protect the birds’ sensitive vision.

How We Researched & Field-Audited This Guide

At Mysore Mysuru, we enforce zero third-party outsourcing and zero AI-generated guesswork. Every entry, route, tariff, and timing in this dossier was physically audited in Mysuru:

  • Physical On-Site Inspection: Verified operating counters, gate queues, parking tariffs, and photography permissions.
  • Zero Sponsored Bias: We pay 100% of our entry tickets, meals, and transport fares in full. No commercial brand can buy inclusion.
  • Official Gazette Alignment: Cross-referenced with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Mysuru District Administration, Palace Board, and KSRTC transit notifications.
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