Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Where is the Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary?
The Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is located at a distance of 2 km from Bharatpur. It lies on the border between the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is counted among the best waterbird reserves in the world.
What is it famous for?
The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the best water-bird preserves in the world. It is popular for the Siberian cranes. It is also home to a very rich variety of native birds.
How will you gain access?
Bharatpur is well-connected to the cities of Delhi (176 km ) and Agra (50 km). There are regular bus services from Delhi, Agra, and the other cities of the country. Taxies or other private vehicles can also be hired. These vehicles are allowed in the park.
What are the entry charges?
The entry charge for Indians is Rs 25, while for the foreigners it’s Rs 200 each. Extra charges are to be paid for taking the cameras and other photographic equipment along.
What is the best time?
The Bharatpur Bird sanctuary is open throughout the year. However, the best time to visit the bird sanctuary during the winters, between the months of October and February. Winter is also the time for the arrival of migratory birds.
What constitutes the flora, fauna, and avifauna?
The park takes pride in its dense vegetation. Kadam (Mitragyna parvifolia), Babul (Acacia nilotica), and Jamun (Syzygium cumin) dominate the forests at Bharatpur. Aquatic vegetation consists of lilies, lotus, duckweeds, and water fern.
The Bird sanctuary is home to a very rich bird-life. These include cormorants, egrets, pelicans, spoonbills, flamingos, the pink-tinted stork, numerous species of vultures, kingfishers, ibises, cranes, ducks, and geese. There are 350 bird species to be watched including the migratory birds. Among the migratory birds is the highly dangered species of the Siberian Crane which comes to nest here in winters.
The animal inmates of the park include deer, jackals, blackbuck, fishing cats, otters, blue bulls, etc.
What are the nearby attractions?
Government Museum
Museum in Lohagarh Fort
The Government Museum nearby is truly deserved a visit. The museum provides glimpses of glories of the past.
Bharatpur Palace
Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur
Close to the museum is yet another attraction for the visitors. The palace is a wonderful blend of the Mughal and the Rajput architecture.
Lohagarh Fort
Lohagarh Fort
The Lohagarh Fort withstood a number of attacks by the British. It exists even today to narrate its history to one and all.
