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Keoladeo National Park
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The Keoladeo National Park is in Rajasthan, 50 Km west of Agra. Among travelers it is highlighted to their visit to India.This sanctuary was named after a Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. Bharat pur is renowned for its world heritage - listed bird sanctuary, the keoladeo ghana national park. this is one bird sanctuary which even non ornithologists should visit.
This world heritage site is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Almost 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park. The Keoladeo National Park lies 5 KM to the South of the city centre and is easily accessed by cycle rickshaw. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to late February when many migratory birds can be seen, including the highly endangered Siberian crane. According to recent reports, around 354 species of birds have been identified at the beautiful Keoladeo sanctuary. The sanctuary was formerly a vast semi-arid region, falling with water during the monsoon season only to rapidly dry up afterwards. To prevent this, the maharaja of Bharatpur diverted water from a nearby irrigation canal and, with in a few years, birds begin to settle in vast numbers . The maharaja was compelled not by conservationist motives, but by the desire to have a ready supply of waterfowl, affording fine shooting (and dining) possibilities indeed, Keoladeo continued to supply the maharajas tables until as lare as 1965. An inscription on a pillar near the small temple in the park bears testimony to the maharajas penchant for hunting. It reveals that on one day alone, over 5000 ducks were shot! The park is open 6 am to 6 pm daily. Entry is Rs 20/100 for Indians/foreigners, which entitles you to enter the park as many times as you wish in one day. A still camera is free, but there’s a whopping Rs.200 video charge. There’s also an entry fee for bicycle (Rs.3) and cycle-rickshaw (Rs 5). A horse drawn Tonga costs Rs.60 per hour (maximum six people). Motorised vehicles are prohibited beyond the checkpoint, so the only way of getting around is by foot, bicycles or cycle- rickshaw. Only those cycle-rickshaws aurhorised by the government are allowed insode the park- beware of anyone who tells you otherwise! Although you don’t pay entry for the drivers of there cycle-rickshaws, you’ll be up for Rs 30 per hour if you take one and they’ll expect a tip on top of that. Some of the drovers actually know a lot about the birds you’ll see and experienced ornithologist guide, this will cost around Rs 35 per hour for maz. 5 people and Rs 75 for more than 5 people. Guidescan be hired at the park entrance. Excellent way to see the park is to hire a bicycle. There are bikes for hire at the pa rk entrance for Rs 20 per day. Some hotels rent bicycles as well. This allows you to easily avoid the bottlenecks which inevitably occur at eh besting sites of the larger birds. It’s just about the only way you’ll be able to watch the numerous kingfishers at close quarters-noise or human activity frightens them away. A bicycle also enables you to avoid clocking up a large bill with a rickshaw driver. If you plan to visit the sanctuary at dawn, you should hire your bicycle the day before. The southerner reaches at the park are virtually devoids of humanus touristicus, and so are much better then the northern part for serious bird-watching.
Boats can be hired for Rs 80 per hour . They are a very good way of getting close to the wildlife.
A small display of photos, stuffed birds, nests and aquatic species found in the park lakes is at the main entrabce of the park. There’s a small snack bar about halfway through the park, next to the kleodeo temple.
Total Area: 28.73 sq. Kms
Nearest Town: Bharatpur
* By Air: Agra (50 Kms), Jaipur (176 Kms), Delhi (176 Kms)
Best Time to Visit: Through the year, breading season is from august to October, migrants from the month of october to february. Species Found: Siberian crane, Cormouant, Stork, Spoon Bill, Quail, Coot, Heron, Teal, Term, Sambar, Chital, Blackbuck, Wild Boar, Civet e.t.c
Climate:
* Summer Max: 50 degrees
* Winter Max: 25 degrees Min: 9.1 degrees
Airport Nearest airport is Jodhpur, Several flights from Delhi, Mumbai & other parts of India.
Accommodation: - Forest lodge (ITDC)
Hotels Available in Bharatpur:
* Saras Tourist Bunglow (RTDC)
* Udai vilas Palace
* Shanti kutia
* Bharatpur Forest Lodge
* Forest Rest house
* Kadamb Kunj
* Private hotels near park
* HOtel Laxmi Vilas Palace
This world heritage site is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. Almost 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane, have been recorded in the park. The Keoladeo National Park lies 5 KM to the South of the city centre and is easily accessed by cycle rickshaw. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from October to late February when many migratory birds can be seen, including the highly endangered Siberian crane. According to recent reports, around 354 species of birds have been identified at the beautiful Keoladeo sanctuary. The sanctuary was formerly a vast semi-arid region, falling with water during the monsoon season only to rapidly dry up afterwards. To prevent this, the maharaja of Bharatpur diverted water from a nearby irrigation canal and, with in a few years, birds begin to settle in vast numbers . The maharaja was compelled not by conservationist motives, but by the desire to have a ready supply of waterfowl, affording fine shooting (and dining) possibilities indeed, Keoladeo continued to supply the maharajas tables until as lare as 1965. An inscription on a pillar near the small temple in the park bears testimony to the maharajas penchant for hunting. It reveals that on one day alone, over 5000 ducks were shot! The park is open 6 am to 6 pm daily. Entry is Rs 20/100 for Indians/foreigners, which entitles you to enter the park as many times as you wish in one day. A still camera is free, but there’s a whopping Rs.200 video charge. There’s also an entry fee for bicycle (Rs.3) and cycle-rickshaw (Rs 5). A horse drawn Tonga costs Rs.60 per hour (maximum six people). Motorised vehicles are prohibited beyond the checkpoint, so the only way of getting around is by foot, bicycles or cycle- rickshaw. Only those cycle-rickshaws aurhorised by the government are allowed insode the park- beware of anyone who tells you otherwise! Although you don’t pay entry for the drivers of there cycle-rickshaws, you’ll be up for Rs 30 per hour if you take one and they’ll expect a tip on top of that. Some of the drovers actually know a lot about the birds you’ll see and experienced ornithologist guide, this will cost around Rs 35 per hour for maz. 5 people and Rs 75 for more than 5 people. Guidescan be hired at the park entrance. Excellent way to see the park is to hire a bicycle. There are bikes for hire at the pa rk entrance for Rs 20 per day. Some hotels rent bicycles as well. This allows you to easily avoid the bottlenecks which inevitably occur at eh besting sites of the larger birds. It’s just about the only way you’ll be able to watch the numerous kingfishers at close quarters-noise or human activity frightens them away. A bicycle also enables you to avoid clocking up a large bill with a rickshaw driver. If you plan to visit the sanctuary at dawn, you should hire your bicycle the day before. The southerner reaches at the park are virtually devoids of humanus touristicus, and so are much better then the northern part for serious bird-watching.
Boats can be hired for Rs 80 per hour . They are a very good way of getting close to the wildlife.
A small display of photos, stuffed birds, nests and aquatic species found in the park lakes is at the main entrabce of the park. There’s a small snack bar about halfway through the park, next to the kleodeo temple.
Facts
Total Area: 28.73 sq. Kms
Nearest Town: Bharatpur
How To Get There:
* By Rail : Bharatpur (2 Kms.)* By Air: Agra (50 Kms), Jaipur (176 Kms), Delhi (176 Kms)
Best Time to Visit: Through the year, breading season is from august to October, migrants from the month of october to february. Species Found: Siberian crane, Cormouant, Stork, Spoon Bill, Quail, Coot, Heron, Teal, Term, Sambar, Chital, Blackbuck, Wild Boar, Civet e.t.c
Climate:
* Summer Max: 50 degrees
* Winter Max: 25 degrees Min: 9.1 degrees
Airport Nearest airport is Jodhpur, Several flights from Delhi, Mumbai & other parts of India.
Accommodation: - Forest lodge (ITDC)
Hotels Available in Bharatpur:
* Saras Tourist Bunglow (RTDC)
* Udai vilas Palace
* Shanti kutia
* Bharatpur Forest Lodge
* Forest Rest house
* Kadamb Kunj
* Private hotels near park
* HOtel Laxmi Vilas Palace
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