Places Around Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

While Keoladeo National Park (the bird sanctuary) is the main draw, there are several historic and religious sites nearby that showcase the region's royal and spiritual heritage. Bharatpur Govenment Museum, Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg Palace

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Excursions Tour

Top places to visit near the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo National Park) include the historic Lohagarh Fort, the religious Bankey Bihari Temple, and the stunning Bharatpur Palace. Nearby attractions include the ancient, nearby city of Fatehpur Sikri and the Taj Mahal in Agra, perfect for a day trip.

Tourist Places Around Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur excursions consist of some of the finest places near the city. Excursions around Bharatpur, Rajasthan are a must see for those visiting the city. Some of the famous places to visit around Bharatpur are:

Bharatpur Govenment Museum :

One of the major attention grabber after the Bharatpur sanctuary is Government Museum of Bharatpur, which provides a glimpse of the past royal splendour of Bharatpur.

Bharatpur Palace :

Not far from the museum is the Bharatpur Palace, an marvellous structural blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

Lohagarh Fort :

The invincible Lohagarh Fort, which remained unconquered despite several attacks by the British regime.

Deeg Palace :

Situated just 32-kms away from Bharatpur is the Deeg Palace. A strong and massive fortress, Deeg Palace was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and houses numerous beautiful palaces and gardens.

Best Time to Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year, still the ideal visiting months are from August-November for resident breeding birds and October- February for migrant birds.

Trips within Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary

There are well-defined forest trails, which can easily be covered on foot or on a cycle or you can also hire a rickshaw that 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 early morning boat trip or a late evening one is quite a rewarding experience to check out the hidden surprises of Bharatpur.

How to Get there

Air : The nearest airport is situated at Agra, which is 56-kms from Bharatpur.
Rail: Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra. The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park
Road : An excellent network of roadway services connects Bharatpur to all the major cities of the Rajasthan and its neighbouring states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. Bharatpur is well connected by road from Agra (56-kms, 5 hours), Delhi (176-kms, 5 hours) and Jaipur (176-kms, 6 hours), all of which have airport facilities too. .

General Info / Tips
Note : Do not forget to carry a binoculars for watching the birds. bird watching depend greatly on season, timing, and patience, so its better to visit the sanctuary during the visiting period.