bharatpur bird sanctuary

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Tourist guide to Bharatpur bird sanctuary
Bharatpur bird sanctuary is also known as
Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana
National Park in India serving as avifauna bird
sanctuary hosting thousand kinds of birds
including rare and endangered ones. The sanctuary
is located at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India,
considered as a protected zone for it holds the
title as one of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
It is estimated that there are around 230
resident birds, Among other diverse habitats
include 379 floral species, 5 species of
lizards, 50 species of fish, 7 amphibian species,
13 species of snakes and 7 turtle species. More
than 300 species of birds are found in the 29 km
sq2 or 11 square meters reserve locally known as
Ghana, is diverse wildlife of species, composed
of biodiversity of flora and fauna, constituting
of significant vegetations and cattle grazing
grounds. The park is a known man- made and
man-managed wetlands well-preserved and protected
even from frequent floods. Every year, the park
is known to be visited by nature lovers, casual
travelers and photography enthusiasts,
preferably those who would want to be close to
nature and hear the sounds of birds chirping in
their tree homes. Take advantage of visiting the
Bharatpur bird sanctuary to unwind and get away
from the stresses of everyday life especially for
those who live in the cities.
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To reach the destination, the nearest airport
that you can land is Agra, you may take the train
which usually lasts for at least an hour or 47
mins and go down at bharatpur tourism, train
ticket is Rs550. Trains from Delhi and Jaipur
costs to INR 600. You may also try to take a
taxi, a ride is almost an hour, for Rs 1000.
Park entry fee for foreign nationals is INR 500
per person and INR 75 for Indian nationals. You
may get a hotel accommodation in the vicinity by
pre-booking at Bharatpur Forest Lodge, fully
air-conditioned rooms equipped with bathrooms,
circuit houses and bungalows are available for
accommodation. They offer food inside the park as
well. Activities you can do Bird watching and
Photography are some common activities you may do
at the park, you can also join try walking and
trekking, bicycling, cycle rickshaw and tonga or
horse carriage. By far, the most famous is to
take tonga and rickshaw rides which are a
guaranteed enjoyment for most visitors of
Bharatpur bird sanctuary.
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When you go for walking or trekking, consider to
always be ready with rehydration drinks as
temperatures can rise up to 47.8 degrees Celsius
from months of January to May, and a maximum of
26.5 in June. An entire pavement pathway is as
long as 11 km where you can take a long walk and
enjoy sights. bharatpur tour packages
You may rent a bike for 50 - 100 per day, bring
with you your bike buddies and enjoy the fresh
air and good nature views of plants and animals
as you cycle along the road. Rickshaw drivers are
worth Rs 70 per hour, but for you to spot rare
birds, a guide can be hired for Rs 250, the park
opens as early as 600 am, an ideal time to bird
watch till 900 in the morning, dealers will be
visible at around 3 to 6 pm and souvenir shops
are available for purchasing good items for
gifting. Opt for a licensed rickshaw drivers for
an expert guide for bird information. Tonga can
accommodate a big family ride for as low as INR
150 per hour which can get you around the park
much faster, just remember to bring a sunglasses,
especially on hot summer days. Binoculars are
available if youll be needing one.
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Bird Photography is best to around months from
December to February, for capturing a bright and
clear picture of the birds, a mist is sometimes
seen which can be good for dramatic shots. If
you are a novice photographer and would willing
like to join workshops, there are good 5-day
photography workshop offers for 600 for foreign
nationals. If you are more on the artistic side,
you may try sketching or painting the animals on
your canvas, just remember to bring your
equipment with you, while doing so you may take a
picnic with your family or friends. Other
animals to see are wild boar, Indian porcupine,
tigers, mongoose species, jungle cat and fishing
cat, golden jackals, striped hyenas, bats, mice,
gerbils, monitor lizard, krait, Russell's viper,
cobra, Indian hare, tortoise, catfish and many
more. Hope we have given a good short useful
information for your trip and have fun
sight-seeing with the animals!