Keoladeo Ghana National Park

Location: Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Attractions: Migratory birds including the Siberian Crane

Other attractions: Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg Palace.

Time to visit: From October till March

Promising sites: The water bodies

Close by Destinations: Jaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Delhi,and Agra.

About the Park

Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in Bharatpur and was earlier known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. UNESCO has listed it as World Heritage site. One of the Asia's best National Parks, it occupies an area of 29 sq km it derives it name from an ancient Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva. It is a haven of about 380 resident and migratory birds. October -March is the best time to catch up with colorful birds. There are plenty of water bodies throughout the park that increase your chances of bird watching.

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. Animals found here are Golden Jackal, Striped Hyaena, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and Wild Boar.

How to reach: Only 2 km away from Bharatpur

Air: Nearest airport is Agra.

Rail: Bharatpur is well connected through rail with Agra, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai.

Road: Buses and taxies provide an excellent means of services from all major cities of Rajasthan and other neighboring palces like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Agra.

Park Journey:

Once you are inside the park you can walk, hire a cycle rickshaw or move about on a boat.

Accommodation: All ranges of hotels are available catering to the budget of all types of tourist.