menar

In Rajasthan’s Menar village, birds are more than visitors — they’re family. Once known for its ponds, Menar is now celebrated as India’s ‘Bird Village’, home to over 100 species, including endangered ones. Thanks to the community’s tireless conservation efforts, this Ramsar site has become a global model for people-led environmental protection.

From Dhirubhai Ambani and the Hinduja brothers to Lata Mangeshkar and Juhi Chawla, the chefs of Menar have long handled the kitchens of some of India’s biggest billionaires and celebrities.