Fast facts
| Area |
29 sq km |
| State |
Rajasthan |
| Languages |
English, Hindi |
| Best Time to visit |
October-February |
About Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Every year a number of bird watchers take the Agra-Jaipur Highway and head to one of the most popular bird sanctuaries in India. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary as the sanctuary is known is home to about 400 species of birds. The sanctuary is located about 175 kilometres from Delhi. Since the sanctuary lies between Agra and Jaipur, most tourists visiting the city of the Taj Mahal and Jaipur include Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in their itinerary. Bharatpur is about 55 kilometres from Agra.
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The sanctuary also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a bird watcher's paradise. The park has been declared as a world heritage site.
A ride on cycle is an exciting way of traveling inside the park. The sanctuary is popular for its avian guests that come from Siberia and it is a treat to watch these birds. But Bharatpur teems with a large number of birds throughout the year and you can watch at least 150 species of birds in a single day. Some of the birds that you may see in the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary include Greater and Indian spoted Eagles, Indian Courser, Imperial, Dalmatian Pelicans, Solitary Lapwing, Dusky Eagle Owls, Demoiselle Cranes and Sarus. October to February is considered to be the best season for visiting the sanctuary.
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Around Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Jaipur and Agra are the two most popular tourist destinations around Bharatpur. Most people touring Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also visit Agra. Taj Mahal is the most famous tourist attraction in Agra and precisely this is what attracts many tourists to Agra. Jaipur is another tourist destination that you can visit. Besides, there are many tourist attractions in Bharatpur that you can visit. Some of the important landmarks in Bharatpur that you can tour include Lohagarh Fort, Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj.
Travel Tips
Light cotton clothing in summer and light woollen garments are essential during winter. Private vehicles are prohibited inside the park.
Climate
The temperature ranges from 38-45 °C during April-June. During winters from October to March temperature can drop below 10 °C.
How To Reach
Bharatpur is located on the Agra-Jaipur highway and is just about two hours journey from Agra. The nearest railhead is Bharatpur, which is well connected with Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and other parts of the country.
Bharatpur has a number of hotels and lodges where you can stay on your tour to Bharatpur. ITDC runs a forest lodge-Saras, whereas RTDC has a tourist bungalow-Shanti Kutir.
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