Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary - 3 Km. It is famous for rare avian species. Stretching over
a 29 sq. km. marshy area it is an ideal terrain for migratory birds. Some
353 species live and breed within the park, some of which are egrets,
darters, cormorants, grey herons, sarus crane, siberian crane, rosy headed
pelican etc.
There are also a number of spotted deer, sambar,
nilgai, wild boar, python and porcupine. Jeepable roads that form a network
through the marshland and boats that canbe painted through weeds make for
easy viewing of the birds. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from
the Warden or Ranger at the entrance of the parl.
Bharatpur-the
eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird
sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian
variety.
Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the
winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.Of the remnants of the royal past
remains the marvellous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large
number of ancient exhibit that date back to the early 15th century.