Bharatpur is an Indian city in the state of Rajasthan, located 55 km west of Agra, the hometown of the Taj Mahal. Founded in 1733, the city is now particularly impressive due to the nearby Keoladeo National Park, which provides a wintering site for many different and rare bird species. The park became famous for the extremely rare and endangered Siberian cranes, which used to spend the winter there. Nowadays this bird species is rarely seen there. The bird sanctuary was declared a protected area in 1971 and later declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Apart from this, Bharatpur is also known and famous for its sweet dishes, which are served in many places.
Keoladeo National Park
Keoladeo National Park is located in the Indian state of Rajasthan and covers an area of 29 square kilometers. The city of Bharatpur was known for its bird park. Bird lovers should not forget to visit here during their India tour. Over 328 different bird species have been spotted in this large bird sanctuary. One-third of the birds are migratory and come from China or Siberia. After duck hunting was banned in 1964, now over 80 species of ducks live in the area. The area was declared a national park in 1981 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. The best time to visit Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur is the months of October to February. During this time, the maximum number of migratory birds can be seen and observed there. Large parts of the bird sanctuary consist of flat marshland and it is possible to view the animals from a boat.
