Bharatpur, an
impregnable fortified city is today famous
for the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Once
the shooting preserve of royalty, it is perhaps the most
spectacular water-bird
sanctuary in India.
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Bharatpur
Climate
Bharatpur experiences very hot
summers, with temperatures escalating to
38-45° C. Monsoons bring
some respite with the temperature falling down to about 27°C,
and humidity hovering around 70% to 75%.
Bharatpur experiences cold winters
(temperature drops to 10° C), with fog and
mist being a normal feature in
January.
Language
Rajasthani, Hindi and
English
are the main languages.
Connectivity
 Nearest
Airport(s): Agra Domestic - approx. 55 kms, Delhi
Intl -
approx. 185 kms Nearest
Railway Station(s):
Bharatpur - approx. 8
kms
Nearest Bus
Stop: Bharatpur
Stretching
over a 29 sq. km. marshy area it is an ideal
terrain for migratory birds. Some 353
species live and breed within the park, some of which
are egrets, darters, cormorants, grey herons, sarus crane,
Siberian crane, rosy headed pelican etc. There are also a
number of spotted deer, sambar, nilgai
, wild boar, python and
porcupine.
All visitors are required to obtain
a permit from the Warden or Ranger at the
entrance of the park. Vehicles are
not allowed inside the sanctuary. One can
rent cycle-rickshaws or walk throught the
sanctuary. The rickshaw drivers double as
guides
and have a fairly good knowledge of
the location of birds in the area.
While here, one
can also visit the magnificent 18th century Bharatpur
Fort, the government museum and the
palace, a brilliant blend of
Rajput and
Mughal architecture.
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