Keoladeo Ghana National Park

THINGS TO DO, BHARATPUR Updated : May 11, 2016, 04.14 PM IST

Shailza Sood Dasgupta

Shailza Sood Dasgupta has travelled all around India and has a strong hold on the trans-Himalayan region, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Rajasthan. Her expertise lies in writing travel stories and guides. She is closely associated with major publications other than Happytrips. You can read her travel stories on http://www.flight-of-a-little-bird.com.

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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, is spread across an area of 29 sq km. It has a good mix of dry grasslands, woodlands, swamps and wetlands that boast rich flora and fauna. Depending upon individual preferences, one can take a bicycle or a rickshaw, or explore on foot. Bharatpur is open throughout the year, but the best time to watch resident birds is between the months of August and November. During this time, visitors can see grey francolin, jungle bush quail, woodpecker, kingfisher, barbets, ducks, etc. Migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, such as eagles, hawks, cranes, pelicans, wagtails, warblers and many others, can also be spotted from October to February.
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