Fact File
STD Code : 05644
Coverage Area : 29 sq kms
Best Time to visit: October to March
Specialty :Spoon Bills
Main Wildlife Found : Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar,
Migratory Birds.
Location
Also known as Keoladeo Ghana national Park, the sanctuary lies in
between the two most popular cities of India - Agra and Jaipur.
Situated 190 kms from national capital of Delhi, this sanctuary is
situated in the north western state of Rajasthan.
About Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Housing more than 300 species of birds, Bharatpur bird sanctuary is
spread over 40 square kilometer of swampy land. The sanctuary is a
haven for ornithologists as one can easily see variety of water as
well as migratory birds in the region. One of the special feature of
Bharatpur bird sanctuary is the Siberian cranes, that come for a
stay in Winter months.
History
The national park derives its name from Kaledeo -an ancient Hindu
temple which is devoted to Lord Shiva, which stands at the centre of
the park, Ghana means dense that refers to thick forests. This zone
was considered the hunting preserve and its history dates back in
time when Prince Bhamji of Morvi state.
Gradually, it became popular with the ruler of Bharatpur. On one
occasion held in honor of Viceroy Lord Curzon in 1902, thousands of
birds were killed and their exploits engraved on stone plaques
standing near the Keoladeo Temple, standing tall in the heart of the
Sanctuary.
Slowly, it became famous with the Bharatpur ruler and on one
occasion held in honor of Viceroy of Lord Curzon in 1902 and during
their reign thousands of birds were killed. The largest number of
bird was killed on 12th November, 1938, that rose up to 4273 by Lord
Linlithgow, Viceroy & Governor General of India and his party.
The largest number of birds were killed on 12 th November 1938 and
rose up to 4273 by Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy & Governor General
of India and his party. It was post independence, when these reserve
was notified as a Bird sanctuary. Notified as National Park in 1981,
the reserve was declared a national park in November 1982.
Major Wildlife Attractions
Major lure of the park is the numerous migratory birds which come
from different parts of Siberia and Central Asia. Cranes, Pelicans,
Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers,
Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits.
Other Travel Attractions
Nearby places of interests is the Bharatpur Govenment Museum,
Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort, Deeg Palace.
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