Bharatpur
(Rajasthan) - Tour Bharatpur is well-known
for its world heritage listed bird sanctuary Keoladeo Ghanna National Park. This
is one of the few places in the world where you can hope to sight hundred of different
species of birds in just a few days. Over 400 species different birds have been
identified in the park and you see them all over the place. Many tourists travelling
to this destination have rate it as the highlight of their visit. Sight
Seeing of Bharatpur Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary:  | This
is truly a fantasy of feathers. It is the bird kingdom, where time takes wing.
Welcome to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Spread
over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva
Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary,
ornithologist Salim Ali, is credited for bringing this park to public notice. |
Around Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary:
Nearby places of interest is the Government Museum,
Bharatpur, which gives a glimpse of past splendour. Not far from the museum is
the Bharatpur Palace, which is an excellent blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
There is the Lohagarh Fort, which remained invincible despite several attacks
by the British. Just 32 kms from Bharatpur, is the Deeg Palace. This strong and
massive fort was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and has many palaces
and gardens.  |
The Keoladeo Park is not very large being less than 30 sq km.
There are well-defined treks, which can easily be covered on foot or on a cycle
(the best way) or you can hire a rickshaw. They are available on hire. Rickshaw
pullers have been trained by the park management in bird watching and are quite
knowledgeable. Boats are also available on hire. A boat trip early in the morning
or late evening is quite a rewarding experience. Do not forget to carry a binoculars
for watching the birds. | The park supports
a population of 375 species of birds, numerous mammals and reptiles. With the
onset of winter, migratory birds from all over world come here. They arrive by
August and leave in February. Visitors include Coot Snipes, Spanish Sparrow, Red
Crested Porhard, Rosy Pelican and Flamingo. The special attraction, however, remains
the arrival of the rare Siberian Crane. The park is also rich in Pythons, Spotted
Deer, Sambhars, Blue Bull, Black
Buck, Jackals, Otters, Fishing Cats, Monitor
Lizards.
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