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| Bharatpur is considered as the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian variety and is one of the best waterfowl habitats in the World. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of bogs and marshes. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region's forest cover. |
| Bharatpur Bird Santuary is truly a fantasy of feathers. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the kingdom of birds, where time takes wing. Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. This bird sanctuary was notified as a National Park in 1981, but was made effective only in Novemeber,1982. |
| Brief History |
| This spectacular bird sanctuary is historical in its own way. The Maharaja of Bharatpur is credited for its creation in 1890, though conservation was the last thing on his mind. He got a large area enclosed with embankments and further divided it with earthen dams called 'bunds' creating a large number of marshes and lakes. Thus, Bharatpur is mainly an artificial creation. The government banned the indiscriminate shooting of birds in 1965. Conservation efforts originally started by Dr. Salim Ali received a further impetus when the area was deemed a national park in March 1982. In 1985, Bharatpur was accepted as a World Heritage Site. |
| How to reach |
Bharatpur can be easily accessed through air, train or road.
By Air : The nearest airport in Agra , which is 56-kms from Bharatpur.
By Rail : Bharatpur is well connected with all the major cities of India such as Delhi , Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra . The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park.
By Road : There is excellent roadway services in Bharatpur with key destinations in and not far off Rajasthan and Delhi . Bharatpur is well connected by road from Agra , Delhi and Jaipur, all of which have airport facilities too.
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| Climate & Season |
| Bharatpur has a very warm climate. Summers are invariably hot and winters are not very cold. Carry light cottons during summers and woollens during winters. Rainfall is less but sufficient. But during season, 400 species of exotic birds can be seen here. The best time to visit the sanctuary is form October to February when many migratory birds can be seen, though population densities differ from year to year. |
| Language |
| Rajasthani and Hindi |
| Best Attractions |
| Today, Bharatpur is a major tourist attraction in the country. We list below a selection of major attractions of Bharatpur– |
| Bharatpur Govenment Museum : One of the major fascination after the Bharatpur sanctuary is Government Museum of Bharatpur, which provides a glimpse of the past royal splendour of Bharatpur. |
| Bharatpur Palace : Bharatpur Palace , very close to the museum is an marvellous structural blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. |
| Lohagarh Fort : The fortified Lohagarh Fort, which remained unconquered despite several attacks by the British regime. The fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. |
| Deeg Palace : Situated only 32-kms away from Bharatpur is the Deeg Palace . A massive fortress, Deeg Palace was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and houses numerous beautiful palaces and gardens. |
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