Info About Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

National Parks in India - Bharatpur, Rajasthan

About Bharatpur National Park

The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees (or saw) thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour - Sightseeing & Excursions Tour

The sanctuary was created 250 years ago and is named after a Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. Initially, it was a natural depression; and was flooded after the Ajan Bund was constructed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the then ruler of the princely state of Bharatpur, between 1726 to 1763. The bund was created at the confluence of two rivers, the Gambhir and Banganga. The park was a hunting ground for the maharajas of Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organised yearly in honor of the British viceroys. In one shoot alone in 1938, over 4,273 birds such as mallards and teals were killed by Lord Linlithgow, the then Governor-General of India. After India's independence, the rulers of the princely states were allowed shooting rights until 1972. In 1982, grazing was banned in the park, leading to violent clashes between the local farmer and Gujjar communities and the government.

Bharatpur Weekend Gateway

Duration : 2 Nights / 3 Days, Destinations Covered: Delhi - Bharatpur - Agra

Bharatpur Weekend Tour Package

Duration: 02 Nights / 03 Days Destinations Covered: Delhi - Bharatpur - Agra

Rajasthan Wildlife Tour Package

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Sariska National Park - Ranthambore National Park - Agra - Delhi

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary s with Taj Mahal Tour

Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days Places Covered: Delhi - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Ranthambore National Park - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Essence of India & The Tiger

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Bandhavgarh - Khajuraho - Varanasi

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour with Tiger Trails

Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Nagpur

Top Places to Visit in Bharatpur – Wildlife, Forts & Sacred Escapes in Rajasthan

Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, is a world-renowned bird sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historically a royal duck-hunting reserve for the Maharajas of Bharatpur, this man-made wetland now serves as one of the world's most important breeding and feeding grounds for avifauna.
Biodiversity Hotspot: Home to over 370 bird species, including the rare and endangered Siberian Crane (historically sighted), Sarus Cranes, Painted Storks, and Pelicans.
Wildlife Diversity: Beyond birds, you can spot animals like Sambar deer, Nilgai (blue bull), Wild Boar, Golden Jackals, and Rock Pythons.

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Hotels & Resorts in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur offers a variety of heritage stays, nature resorts, and budget hotels, primarily concentrated around the Keoladeo National Park (Bird Sanctuary). Luxury & Heritage Stays. These properties often feature traditional Rajasthani architecture and extensive gardens. Laxmi Vilas Palace - A Luxury Heritage Stay, The Grand Barso A luxury heritage, Amritara Chandra Mahal Haveli, Bharatpur

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Tour from Delhi

A tour of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) from Delhi is a popular getaway, typically taking 2 to 5 hours to reach by road or train. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for hosting over 370 species of birds, including migratory Siberian Cranes during winter.