|
|
|
|
|
Keoladeo Ghana National Park - BharatpurKeoladeo Ghana National Park Location
Amongst India's premier wildlife sanctuaries is the Keoladeo Ghana National Park,
Bharatpur, situated at the border between the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
It is also known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
Keoladeo National Park /wildlife Sanctuary is famous as bird's paradise, with over
380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common, Demoiselle and
the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also an excellent
place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing
Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar. In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was
given the status of National Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby
ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is now declared a "World Heritage" by UNESCO. The entire
park is situated over an area of approximately 29 sq. km., with a water body covering
an area of approximately 11 sq. km.
Attractions in Keoladeo Ghana National Park
The main attractions for tourists visiting the Keoladeo Ghana Park are the migratory
birds, which come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia to spend their winters
in Bharatpur, before returning back to their breeding grounds.
Some of the migratory birds that visit Keoladeo /Bharatpur bird sanctuary include
several species of Cranes, Hawks, Pelicans, Geese, Shanks, Ducks, Eagles, Warblers,
Stints, Wagtails, Buntings, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Larks, Pipits etc. Besides the
migratory and resident birds, other tourist attractions in Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary
include the Bharatpur government Museum, Lohagarh Fort and Deeg Palace.
Entry Requirements for Keoladeo Ghana National Park
All visitors to Keoladeo Ghana, Bharatpur need to obtain an entry permit from the
Warden or Ranger at the entrance to the park. Foreigners need to pay an entry fee
of Rs 200; Indians pay Rs 25. Extra charges are levied for cameras and photographic
equipment.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park Trips
Within the park, walking or cycling is easily the best way of seeing Keoladeo’s
fabulous range of avian life. Taxis or private vehicles, however, are allowed into
the park and can be used. The forest department also operates mini buses and boats
within the park. If you decide to pedal through the sanctuary, cycles can be hired
at the entrance to Keoladeo; a map of the park’s walking trails can be obtained
from the reception counter at the entrance. The best time to visit the Park is either
early morning or in the evening.
How to get at Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Keoladeo Ghana is situated just two km from the town of Bharatpur, which is connected
by train and road to Delhi (176 km away) and Agra (50 km away). There are regular
buses plying to Bharatpur from Delhi, Agra, and other cities and taxis can also
be hired to do the trip.
Best time to visit Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Keoladeo Ghana Bharatpur is open throughout the year for visitors, although winter
is definitely the best time to visit. Summers are too hot and monsoons too wet for
comfort, but the months between October and February are very suitable for a trip.
Besides the fact that the weather’s good at this time, the park’s migratory birds
arrive during the winter.
|
|
@Copyright 2008 RajasthanTour4U.com | Blog | Contact Us | Advertise | FAQs | Travel Links | Sitemap | |
|
