Introduction :
Indeed,
Bharatpur National Park, is correctly identified as the pleasant niche of the migratory
birds and not surprisingly the home of the world's most diligent bird
watchers. Therefore, this is one of the most important breeding &
feeding grounds for migratory birds in the world. Visitor birds swell the
population of the park by one third traveling from as far as Europe &
Siberia. These include the rare Siberian Crane traveling half the globe to
reach Bharatpur.
The park covers an area of 40sq. km. & is refreshingly free from any
motor vehicles. Walking & cycling along the raised embankments offer an
opportunity to get close to the rich bird life. A cycle rickshaw is another
way of exploring the sanctuary.
About Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary :
It is one of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
(Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that offers protection to
zoological species as well. It is the habitat of water- birds as well as
migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited
by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
Flora in Bharatpur :
The Bharatpur Bird Santuary has a dense forest cover and also exhibits a
diverse flora . The vast flora is responsible in providing natural habitat
to these migratory birds and also haven of free natural perpetuation. The
diverse plant species are a real exception to the region and are also the
stolen wealth of nature which has been treasured here.
Major Wildlife Attractions :
The
major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory
birds, who come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their
winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds. 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.
General information :
» Best time to visit : Throughout the year.
» Breeding season : Aug-Oct
» Migrants : Oct-Feb.
» Nearest Town : Bharatpur (2 km)
» How to get there : Rail-Bharatpur (2 km);
Air-Agra (50 km)
