Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur, the pride of Rajasthan, is the perfect place to go if you look like exotic birds frolicking far in their natural habitat. The shrine houses the title of a World Heritage site that has received to return in the year 1985, three years after it was declared as a national park. Not only Wildlife Sanctuary Bharatpur one of the most popular shrines in India, it is also the only sanctuary that has not been made by nature. In other words, it is the only refuge in the country which has been artificially created.

The credit has been the creation of the National Park Bharatpur, also known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, will Maharaja of Bharatpur, which took the initiative to build an artificial lake and a dam. The area around the dam gradually introduced into an ecosystem and begun to support a wide variety of plant and animal life. It is a Lord Shiva temple located in the premises of the national park, after which he was appointed Keoladeo. The best time to visit is November to August (birds residents) and October to February (migratory birds).

Flora
Regarding the landscape of the Bird Sanctuary Bharatpur is concerned, we can find vegetation consists mainly of scrub and grassland and marshes. Apart from that, one can also see large-scale cultivation of Acacias - the result of an afforestation program put some time back.

Birds
Not less than 300 species of birds, including resident and migratory birds, made refuge for birds of Bharatpur their homes. Indeed, you will find as many Siberian cranes in winter here it is as if the birds have made their second home. Birds of Central Asia and in other parts of the world are seen visiting the Keoladeo Ghana National Park on an annual basis. These include Ducks, Larks, Wagtails, Eagles, cranes, flycatchers, hawks, geese, Wheatears, Shanks, Pipits, pelicans, Stints, Buntings, warblers, ducks, etc.

Pets
Wildlife Sanctuary Bharatpur is home not only for birds but also a number of wild animals. Among the animals roaming inside the shrine, the most popular are Sambar, Chital, Jackal, Nilgai, Hyena, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, wild boar, Blackbuck, etc.

Accommodation
There is no shortage of accommodation possibilities in one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India. Whether it's luxury hotels, heritage hotels or budget hotels, he Bharatpur. Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel and Haveli Chandra Mahal are among the hotels popular heritage of the place. If you want to stay in the right inns, Bharatpur Forest Lodge is not far.