Opposite the Red Fort in Old Delhi, Charity Birds Hospital treats injured and pet birds at no charge. The hospital is run by the Shri Digambar Jain Mandir Trust and reflects the Jain principle of ahimsa, or non-violence. Birds receive care until they can return to the wild; those too weak to be released remain in care. You can visit the hospital and make a donation if you wish. Its location beside the Jain temple makes it a nearby stop while exploring Chandni Chowk and the Red Fort.
A bird hospital beside the Jain temple
Charity Birds Hospital is next to Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir in Old Delhi, across from the Red Fort. The charitable hospital is managed by the temple trust and treats birds without charge. The hospital was founded in 1956.
Its work is connected to ahimsa, the Jain principle of non-violence and compassion toward living beings. A visit offers a look at that practice in a working care setting.
Care and release
Birds are treated and cared for until they are ready to return to their natural habitat. The hospital does not keep recovered birds in captivity. Birds that are too weak to be released remain in care.
Visitors can donate, but there is no fixed contribution. The hospital accepts donations of any amount.
FAQ
Where is Charity Birds Hospital?
It is beside Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir in Old Delhi, opposite the Red Fort.
Is there an admission fee?
The hospital can be visited free of charge. Donations are optional.
What happens to birds after treatment?
Birds are released into their natural habitat when they are ready. Those too weak to return remain in care.
When is the hospital open to visitors?
The listed hours are 4 to 6 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 9 PM on Sunday.
