Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Also Known As Keoladeo National Park - Rajasthan - India

Keoladeo National Park Also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park and formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of India which is located at Bharatpur Rajasthan. Keoladeo Ghana National Park is One of the beautiful place for Bird Lovers. Keoladeo National Park is the largest Bird Reserve in India was declared as a protected sanctuary in the year 1971 and was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list by the year 1985.

Address: Keoladeo Ghana National Park ,Bharatpur, Rajasthan - 302001
Coordinates: 27°10′00″N 77°31′00″
Main Wildlife Attractions: Cranes, Pelicans, Ducks, Flycatchers, Wagtails, Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar
Coverage Area: 29 Sq. Kms
Established: 1956 as a Bird Sanctuary and 1982 as a National Park
Best Time to Visit: October to March
Phone No (Official): +91-5644-222542
Photography: Allowed
Nearest railway station: Bharatpur Jn Train Station

The Keoladeo National Park is in east Rajasthan, about 2 km south east of Bharatpur. It falls on the western side of Agra at a distance of about 50 km. A lovely and must see place for bird lovers. It is only an hour drive from Agra and a joy to cycle or walk around. Advisible to take a guide as they know all the places where special things are to see. Bharatpur Sanctuary is one of the oldest wild reserves in India and was created 250 years ago when it was named after the Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. Earlier, the park was a traditional hunting spot for the Maharajas of Bharatpur in the year 1850. It was a tradition to shoot many ducks in the lake of the reserve in the honor of the British viceroys. The Bharatpur Lake, around which the bird sanctuary is located, is man made created as a result of the dam that was constructed to save the Bharatpur town from floods. The depression created by extraction of soil for the dam was cleared and this became the Bharatpur Lake. After the Indian independence in 1947, the region was protected as a bird sanctuary under the forest act. The sanctuary is also known for its vast population of around 250 species of birds that have made a permanent home in this region.

Wildlife at Keoladeo National Park

Bharatpur bird sanctuarty is also known as kevlaadev vanya jiv abhayaaran. It is very famous bird sanctuary. At here lots of different types birds come from thousand of kilometer. All birds come and stay here specically in winter. Some of the important migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include numerous species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Stints, Wagtails, Hawks, Shanks, Warblers, Flycatchers, Buntings, Wheatears, Pipits and Larks. The park derives its name from the temple of Keoladeo (Shiva) and ‘ghana’ which locally means dense, implying the nature of the vegetation. During the cool winter months it is also possible to see large Indian Pythons sunning themselves. These species fly through distant places like Siberia and Central Asia specifically in winters. 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.

Flora and Fauna at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory birds like Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc. The north east area of the park is mostly dominated by Syzygium cumini, Acacia nilotica and Mitragyna parvifolia. Basically a bird paradise, the Bharatpur Sanctuary boasts almost 370 bird species. Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar Painted Storks, Egrets, Cormorants, Jacanas, While Harriers, Fishing Eagles, Pied Kingfisher and Siberian Crane are main wildlife attraction at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Entry Fee For Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

• Entry: Indian: INR 25; Foreigner: INR 200
• Video: INR 200
• Drivers: INR 100 per hour
• Guide: INR 150
• Bike Hire: INR 150

Opening Time For Keoladeo National Park

• Summers: 06:00 AM hours to 18:00 PM
• Winters: 06:30 AM hours to 17:00 PM
• Days When Closed: Closed in May and June

Best Time To Visit Keoladeo National Park

The best months to a tour to Keoladeo National Park are from October to March. The temperature ranges from a maximum of 48°C in summers (May and June) to around 5°C in winters (December to February). Rainfall is less but sufficient. From August to November one can see resident breeding birds, while from October to February migratory birds populate the place. Rest of the months are relatively dry and bird-free.

Tourist Attractions Near Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Shiva Temple, located right in the center of the park on which the name of the sanctuary. Government Museum, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg Palace and Bharatpur Palace are also popular attraction closed from Keoladeo National Park and which are an excellent blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

Shopping Near Keoladeo National Park

There are no option for shopping in Keoladeo National Park. For shopping the ideal place to shop would be the city of Jaipur. Jaipur is famous for its jewelery made of precious and semi-precious stones. Also known are Jaipur textiles especially the antiques and marble carvings.

Restaurants Near Keoladeo National Park

Here is the list of some popular and famous Restaurants Near Keoladeo National Park.

Atithi restaurant
Near Saras Circle
5.4 km from Keoladeo National Park

Gulmohar Restaurant at The Bagh Resort
Old Agra Achnera Road Pakka Bagh Village
5.6 km from Keoladeo National Park

Ravia Poolside and Rooftop restaurant
In Swaraj Resorts, Opp. Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, NH-11
5.8 km from Keoladeo National Park

Geetanjali Hotel & Motel
N.H 11 Fatehpur Sikri Road Bharatpur On the Road Near Kadamb Kunj
7.0 km from Keoladeo National Park

Kamal Singh Restaurant
Nager Road, Jaipur Road
7.3 km from Keoladeo National Park

Deviram Kachodi Wale
Mori Char Bagh Road
6.8 km from Keoladeo National Park

Khandelbal Restaurant
Jaipur Road, Chaurbuja Bazar
7.4 km from Keoladeo National Park

Hotels Near Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

The best way to enjoy the wildlife is to book accommodations at the ITDC forest lodges and hotels in Bharatpur. You might want to do early reservation during the tourist season as the visitors can be plenty. Book in advance by calling bellow numbers.

ITDC Bharatpur Forest Lodge
Phone No: 05644-722/22760/22864, 022-2023343

RTDC Hotel Saras
Phone No: 0141-203531/202586; Fax: 0141-201045

Some popular Hotels are also closed from Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary are listed bellow.

Kadamb Kunj Resort 3.0 Star Hotel
NH-11, Fatehpur Sikri Road
3.7 km from Keoladeo National Park

Hotel Bharatpur Ashok 3.0 Star Hotel
Inside Keoladeo National Park
3.7 km from Keoladeo National Park

Hotel Sonar Haveli
NH-11, Agra-Jaipur Road
5.2 km from Keoladeo National Park

Hotel Sunbird 3.0 Star Hotel
Near Bird Sanctuary Gate
5.3 km from Keoladeo National Park

The Park
Near Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Main Gate
5.3 km from Keoladeo National Park

The Bagh Resort Bharatpur 4.0 Star Hotel
Old Agra, Achnera Road
5.4 km from Keoladeo National Park

Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel 4.0 Star Hotel
Kakaji Ki Kothi, ,Kakaji Ki Kothi
5.7 km from Keoladeo National Park

Swaraj Resorts 3.0 Star Hotel
opposite Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
5.8 km from Keoladeo National Park

Chandra Mahal Haveli 3.5 Star Hotel
Agra Road
6.4 km from Keoladeo National Park

Hotel Surya Vilas Palace
NH 11 Fatehpur Sikri Road
6.6 km from Keoladeo National Park

How to Reach Keoladeo National Park

By Air:

The nearest airport to the Keoladeo National Park is Jaipur airport located at a distance of 190 km.

By Rail:

Bharatpur Railway Junction at a distance of 5 km is the closest railway station to the Bharatpur bird sanctuary.

By Road:

Bharatpur is well connected by roads from all major neighboring locations of India. Although there are regular buses are available from Delhi, Mathura, Jaipur, Alwar and neighboring.

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