Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Famous For

Siberian Crane

This bird kingdom is inhabited by several migratory birds of which the Siberian Cranes are the main attraction.

Getting There

By Air : The nearest airport is at Agra, it is 56-kms from Bharatpur.

By Road : Bharatpur is well connected to all the major cities like Agra, Jaipur, Delhi.

By Rail : The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park and is connected to all the major cities of India.

Did You Know?

• The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971.
• The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary has also been designated as a World Heritage Site.
• The park was created around 250 years ago.
• The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary has been named after a Shiva Temple.
• It is in during the monsoon seasons when the maximum avian activity occurs in the park.

Attractions

Flora

The sanctuary is known for the dense forest comprising of diverse flora consisting mainly of tall grasses and countless trees. Main vegatation found here are Bamboo (Dendrocalamus Strictus), Salai (Boswellia Serrata), Bhirra (Chloroxylon Sweitenia), Mango (Mangifera Indica), Dhaman (Grewia Tilifolia), Jamun (Syzygium Cumini) ), Camar (Gmelina Arborea) etc.

Fauna

The sanctuary is well known for the varied fauna comprising of Nilgai, Sambhar, Black bucks, Otter, Leopard cat, Fishing Cats, foxes, wild boar, chinkara, chital, mongoose, jungle cat. Tourists can also see variety of reptiles such as water snakes, turtles, tortoises, Planktons, rock pythons, frogs, leeches, fishes and many more.

Avifauna

This Bird sanctuary can be called as the bird paradise. More than 300 species of native and migratory birds can be seen here. Siberian Crane is main the attraction among the tourists. Common Demoiselle, Siberian Crane, Coot Snipes, Spanish Sparrow, Red Crested Porhard, Rosy Pelican and Flamingo Dalmatian pelicans, Siberian leaf warble, corcomorants, egrets, darters, herons, storks, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, shanks, stints, wagtails, wheatears, flycatchers, buntings, larks, spoonbills, kingfishers, owls and pipits can be seen here.

Major Attractions

Bharatpur Government Museum

It is situated in the sanctuary and reflects the rich heritage of Bharatpur.

Bharatpur Palace

This palace is known for the splendid amalgam of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

Lohagarh Fort

This fort is believed to have faced many attacks by the britishers but was unconquered.

Deeg Palace

This palace served as the summer resort for the rulers of Bharatpur. It is located 32 km away from Bharatpur and has palaces and gardens.

Location

Covering a vast area of around 232 sq km, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is located at Bharatpur in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan.

Best time to Visit

The sanctuary is open throughout the year but it is best to come between the months of October and February to enjoy the wildlife.