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The Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary is one of the best and famous
wildlife sanctuaries in India . It is the
only wildlife sanctuary in India that is artificially
made by a Maharaja. One of the finest bird
sanctuaries in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
is located in Bharatpur city of Rajasthan
and also known as the Keoladeo Ghana National
Park.
One of the finest bird parks in the world,
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana
Natiuonal Park is a reserve that offers shelter
to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous
water- birds as well as migratory water birds
and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also
inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
The area was declared a national park on 10
March 1982, and accepted as a World Heritage
Site in December 1985.
More than 300 species of birds resides in
this small wildlife park of 29-sq-kms of which
11-sq-kms are marshes and the rest scrubland
and grassland. Keoladeo, the name derives
from an ancient Hindu temple, dedicated to
Lord Shiva, which is situated at the centre
of the park. Indigenous water birds and many
migratory water birds can be seen in this
sanctuary along with larger animals such as
Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. |
| Best
time to Visit – Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
| This
Sanctuary is a wildlife enthusiast and photographer's
dream. It offers excellent accommodation and
internal transportation facilities. Visitors
can visit Sariska wildlife sanctuary throughout
the Year. The ideal time to visit the Bharatpur
Wildlife Sanctuary is from August-November
for the indigenous breeding birds and October-
February for the migrant birds. |
| Wild
Attractions in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
| The major attractions
of tourists visiting the park are the numerous
migratory birds, who come from as far away
as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their
winters in Bharatpur, before returning to
their breeding grounds. Migratory birds at
Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several
species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks,
Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers,
Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and
Pipits, etc. |
| Other
Attractions in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
| Bharatpur is dotted with
places of historical and religious interest,
including - |
Bharatpur
Govenment
Museum
- One of the major attention grabber
after the Bharatpur sanctuary is Government
Museum of Bharatpur, which provides a glimpse
of the past royal splendour of Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Palace - Not
far from the museum is the Bharatpur Palace,
an marvellous structural blend of Mughal and
Rajput architecture. |
Lohagarh
Fort - The invincible Lohagarh Fort,
which remained unconquered despite several
attacks by the British regime.
Deeg Palace - Situated
just 32-kms away from Bharatpur is the Deeg
Palace. A strong and massive fortress, Deeg
Palace was the summer resort of the rulers
of Bharatpur and houses numerous beautiful
palaces and gardens. |
| How
to reach |
| Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary can be easily accessible through
air, train or bus. |
By
Air: The nearest airport is situated
at Agra , which is 56-kms from Bharatpur.
By Rail: Regular rail services
connect Bharatpur 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:
An excellent network of roadway services connects
Bharatpur to all the major cities of the Rajasthan
and its neighbouring states like Delhi, Uttar
Pradesh, Haryana. Bharatpur is well connected
by road from Agra (56-kms, 5 hours), Delhi
(176-kms, 5 hours) and Jaipur (176-kms, 6
hours), all of which have airport facilities
too. |
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So, what are you waiting for..?
Just, pack your bags and enjoy
the adventure and the excitement, you seek.
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