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Keoladeo Ghana National Park

Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in the state of Rajasthan, also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the best bird sanctuaries and famous as an 'Ornithologist's Paradise' in the world. The only manmade wildlife sanctuary in India, developed by an erstwhile Maharaja of Bharatpur. The favorable environmental conditions combined with enough nutritious food for the birds at Bharatpur Bird sanctuary attract thousands of indigenous as well as migratory birds every year including the world-renowned Siberian Cranes. About one third of the total birds here are migrants, many of whom come in winter before returning to their breeding grounds as far away as Siberia and Central Asia. The Sanctuary was given the status of the National Park on 10th March 1982 , and was declared a World Heritage Site in December 1985.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is home to rare birds, unique and exotic to over 400 species as well as migatory birds. Siberian Cranes, the world-famous water birds, spend their winters in Bharatpur, the only second home for them in the world. Most commonly spotted birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary are White lbis, Pelicans, Flycatchers, Cranes, Ducks, Eagles, Warblers, Buntings, Hawks, Pipits, Wheatears, Wagtails, Larks, Shanks, Painted storks, Cormorants, Pale, Marsh Harriers and Stints to name a few with. The sanctuary also shelters some of the rare and endangered species of birds, making it one of the most inviting destinations in the world for ornithologists and nature lovers.

Flora at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary representing 64 families, 181 genera and 227 subspecies. Thousands of Moorhens and Jacanas can also be spotted in the floating vegetation on the water surface of the park. Besides, you can spot a wide variety of wild animals including three types of wildcat- the Jungle cat, Leopard cat and Fishing cat-, Sambar, Chital, Chinkara, Blackbuck, Nilgai and wild boar among many others. The Sanctuary is also home to a variety of reptiles including the Rock Pythons, Frogs, Toads, Water Snakes, Snails, Leeches, Turtles, and Tortoises, Water Hyacinth, Planktons and more. In addition, the fresh water marshes, lagoons and bogs in the Bharatpur National Park support a variety of fish population.

An early morning or a late evening boat ride in the artificial lake of the sanctuary can be an enchanting and rewarding experience for bird watchers. One can enjoy boat safari in Bharatpur National Park to explore the natural beauty of the park and spot a variety of colorful and exotic birds. You can also hire a rickshaw to spot birds in the park. Rickshaw drivers have been well trained by the park management and can be quite helpful in your bird spotting adventure. Apart from birds and wild life of animals, you can visit Bharatpur Government Museum , Bharatpur Palace and the Lohagarh Fort.

Best Time to Visit
One can visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary all round the year; still the best time to visit the sanctuary is from August-November for resident breeding birds and October- February for migratory birds including the world-renowned Siberian Cranes.

How to Get there
By Rail: From:-Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Agra.

By Road: From:-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

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Keoladeo Ghana National Park Tour Package Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Corbett - Agra - Bharatpur - Sawaimadhopur - Jaipur - Ahmedabad - Zainabad - Ahemadabad - Mumbai

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