Founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733, Bharatpur was once the capital of Jat Kingdom ruled by Sinsinwar Maharajas. Legend says that this land of Jats has its own significance and tells heroic tales of braveries against the attacks by Mughals and the British. The region is quite famous for its forts and palaces, which exhibit a seamless blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The region is quite famous for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which hosts a wide variety of avian population.
Main Wildlife Attractions: Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar, Migratory Birds
Coverage Area: 29 Sq Km
Established: 1956 as a Bird Sanctuary and 1982 as a National Park.
Travel Tips
Visitors are advised to reach the gate half an hour in advance to complete the formalities for entry into the park.
Best Time to Visit
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.
Arrive Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo National Park. This famous sanctuary plays host to thousands of birds especially during the summer season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home. It is also a major tourist centre with scores of ornithologists arriving here in the hibernal season. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971 and later declared a World Heritage Site.
On arrival, Check-in at Hotel/ Resort.
After lunch (At own arrangements), Visit the Bird sanctuary.
After the visits, return back to hotel.
Overnight at Hotel/ Resort.
After breakfast enjoy Bird watching, Boating and Rickshaw ride inside the Sanctuary.
Return back to Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure (At Your Own)
Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel & Checkout.
End of Services.
