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Now known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary, situated in the North Indian state of Rajasthan (
actually very close to Agra ) is without question one of the finest
bird watching locations in the world. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary provides a
diversity and abundance of birdlife only equalled in Africa and keen
birdwatchers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of birds
present. Notable species amongst the throngs of nesting Painted
Storks, White Ibises, Darters and Spoonbills are specialities such
as the threatened Black-necked Stork, Comb Duck, and the elusive
Spotted Creeper. Thousands of ducks crowd the marshes and pools and
include, amongst the more familiar species, hundreds of Ferruginous
and Lesser Whistling Ducks plus smaller numbers of Red-crested
Pochards and Spotbilled Ducks. Both White and Dalmatian Pelicans may
occur and large numbers of Common Cranes along with smaller numbers
of Sarus Cranes use the reserve in which to winter. Bharatpur bird sanctuary in India has
also been famous as the winter hideaway of the very rare Siberian
Cranes, though the sighting of these has reduced considerably in
recent years. Bharatpur India also provides unrivalled opportunities for
observing a large range of raptors, including Spotted, Imperial,
Steppe and Tawny Eagles, as well as a host of vultures.Bharatpur is
also known for sighting of rare bird species such as Orange-headed
Ground Thrush, Dusky Warbler, Marshall’s Iora and Large-tailed
Nightjar. Other wildlife inhabiting the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary includes
the rare and beautiful Blackbuck, Indian Smooth Otter, Fishing
Cat, Soft-shelled Turtle and Indian Python. Nilgai, Sambar, Spotted
Deer and Rhesus Macaques. A very interesting feature of Bharatpur is
the way game rides are done -- on cycle rickshaws. You could also
take a cycling or walking tour of this park.
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Game rides in Bharatpur
Game rides in Bharatpur are conducted on Cycle Rickshaws.
Visiting Bharatpur
While the Park remains open throughout the year, the best time to
visit Bharatpur is from Mid November to mid March.
Getting to Bharatpur
Bharatpur is convienently located , 56 kms/1 hour away from Agra
and about 200 kms/4 hours away from Delhi.
