Keoladeo National Park

kingfisherFor all the nature lovers out there, who wish to spend some time away from the buzz and din of the cities, the clean fresh air and in the company of some of the rarest of the rare birds which are never seen in the cities, there is a place called Keoladeo National Park which is known as “Bird Paradise”. The Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is one of Asia’s finest bird areas with over 380 resident and migrant species which include Demoiselle, Common and the rare Siberian Cranes.

Situated in the State of Rajasthan, this park derives its name from the temple of Keoladeo (Shiva) and ‘ghana’ which in the local dialect means dense, referring to the nature of vegetation found here. The area of park may not be very large but it supports a tremendous diversity of plant and animal species in a wide array of habitats. These include dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands.

vegetation

indian roller

golden jackal

The flora consists of over 372 species of angiosperms, out of which 96 species are aquatic species. Along with the birds, it is also an excellent place to watch mammals like Golden Jackal, Striped Hyena, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and wild Boar.

sambar deer

morning season

Demoiselle Cranes in Flight

This National Park has an interesting history. In the past, this area used to be the shooting ground for ducks for the Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur. It continued to be a hunting preserve for the British and the Maharajas till 1964, after which hunting was banned here. It was declared a National Park in 1982 and UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

peacock

Twilight over the marsh

ducks

Today, the park is acknowledged as one of the most important breeding and feeding grounds for the birds in the world. There are well-defined treks in the park which can easily be covered on foot, by bicycle or you can even hire a rickshaw. One can also enjoy a serene boat ride in the early morning or evening.
The park is open throughout the year.

spotted owls

beautiful duck

Entry Fee:
• Foreigners: Rs.200/-
• Indians: Rs.25/-

75 comments to Keoladeo National Park

  • thang nguyen

    very beautiful birds,
    thank you. happy new month of June 2012
    thangcao,5/30/

  • V Raghavan

    Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the best known in India. We have been there, it is certainly worth a visit. Down in the South where I live, 80 km from Chennai, there is a bird sanctuary called Vedanthangal, which is also very good.

  • Agnelo

    BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, ALSO THE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF I N D I A.

  • Rahel

    It is beautiful pictures. India alwayes beautiful.

  • Swadesh Ranjan Biswas

    I liked the owl couple perched on a dead branch, with saintly looks and deep in transcendental meditation. I long to meet them some day 😀

  • umesh

    very beautiful birds

  • Shankerprasad S Bhatt

    Looking to the photos it seems this National park namely Keoladeo is worth visiting.
    Birds are very attractive

    Truly Yours

    S S Bhatt

  • shawji bhatinda

    very nice pics of Rajastan-India which is a beautiful state

  • shawji bhatinda

    Beautiful India

  • g. sukumar

    BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, ALSO THE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF INDIA

  • mehboob

    its just amazing! these beautiful picture I have never seen before!

  • mario alemao

    nice photos beautiful birds and i like it.

  • sudam

    very very nice photo ,

  • rajakumar

    Excellent photography

  • Anirudh Mandalkar

    Great place to visit …

  • M Ravindranath

    When I was dealing with Min. of Environment & Forests (GOI) projects incl. Keolodev Park till 2009, I visited the Park twice in 2009-10. At that time, there was severe scarcity of water ‘cos of lack of good rains. Most of the Park had dried up. State Govt. and GOI/Planning Commission then had approved a project in 2009 to dig a canal from Goverdhan Drain nearby and meet water demand of the Park so the flora and fauna can survive. Does anybody know what happened to this project?

  • abby

    BEAUTIFUL photography…………>A

  • sekar

    Very nice place to visit, the trip will reduce our tension,Nice photography. Amasing

  • sekar

    Very nice place to visit, the trip will reduce our tension,Nice photography. Amassing

  • Raj Kumar

    Very beautiful birds.Like to see them every time.

  • kishorfatepara

    It is very intresting pictures.

  • amrut

    nice a beautiful

  • Niranjan Talati

    excellent photos of Birds..

  • Anitha

    OUR INDIA IS AMAZING 🙂

  • Ramesh

    Thease pictures are really amazing and very nice. This is our country.

  • Muhammad Moin

    Its Ahhal Creature & Excellent

  • Uday Shankar Velankar

    Not birds an animals but Beauty is captured. Wonderful!

  • AJIT KUMAR PARIDA

    Really very attractive fascinating birds a better treat for eyes.
    Lake chilka , odisha is the best bird sanctuary of ASIA as well as the whole world…

  • T. Samal

    Beautiful Pictures,also the good photography.That is the beuty of India.

  • RAJARAMAN.N

    IT IS REALLY FINE TO SEE & KNOW ABOUT THE SANCTUARY. FINE PHOTOS. THANKS FOR SENDING THIS MAIL. KINGRAM

  • Latha sekar

    Nature is the best teacher for mankind.

  • Latha sekar

    Nature is the best teacher for mankind – proved.

  • kamal rikhi

    beautiful pictures. loved them

  • Rupali

    would really like to visit this place, if you have beautiful known places in Kashmir pls fwd.. thanku…… happy rains ……..

  • Anand K Bhatt

    The pictures hardly do any justice to the beauty of the place.. Go in winter when the migratory birds are there.

  • abdallah

    fantastic pictures do you have some same quality but for horses please
    thank you

  • Ramkrishna Hardikar

    Very beautiful & natural pictures.

  • amber

    It is picturous and serene. would like to visit some day

  • Ajay

    The bird’s r beauty of the park

  • N.Manokaran

    Wonderful pictures. Especially Peacock. National bird. Nations wonder. Tq

  • Jagdish

    Excellent photoes GREAT NATURE MOTHER. WHAT A GOD’S CREATION.

  • R.V.SHAH

    This is a very beautiful Park with so many lovely birds and greenery. I would like to visit it soon.

  • bharat pradhan

    thease pictures are really amazing and very nice

  • shamili

    wow super beautiful pics i love it

  • Prakash Kulkarni

    Excellent! I am very much impressed.

    Thanks,

    Prakash

  • nagare rajabhau

    Thease pictures are really beautiful and very nice. nature is great god

  • jestin

    very very nice photos

  • Paulo Rattes

    Lindo local.

    Brasil

  • Dr. P.R. Aravinda Babu

    Beautiful photos revealing the beauty of Nature and Birds.

  • Manish Singhal

    I am from the same place.Have been visiting the heaven almost every year and believe me it’s always look more beautiful then my last visit.So it’s always fun to be there………..

  • Jagdish Jariwala

    India is the country with maximum variety.India is the Best. Himalaya in north,Kerala in south.full of pious rivers, longest sea coast in the world.I love India and India culture and food.

  • Maleeha Raghaviah

    Preserve the habitat of the migrant birds. Or they will not come here anymore.

  • Vinod Mehta

    India has such beautiful places which can be a major tourist attraction. Some how the Govt is lethargic,slow and self destructive that it will do nothing to increase tourism in the country.Big Business, Income and Profits are dirty words in India for most corrupt Indian politicians will do nothing to promote tourism in India. Its a pity nothing will be done except play dirty politics over any issue facing the country.

  • gopalakrishnan

    I visited this beautiful place with my family in March 2011 – it was the fag end of the season there. Yet we could see almost 70 varities of birds – it is a great place for bird watchers

  • Prakash Chavan

    Yes this is the beauty of India only

  • Abraham George

    I really enjoyed seeing these rare collection of living birds.

  • Dr.T.V.MadhuSudhan Murty

    Great congregation of Birds. Incredible India !

  • guhan

    nice informations with amazing picturer…superb

  • Azhar lotiya

    very beautiful birds.

    Azhar lotiya

  • Sher Suleman

    Nature on the spree in the sprawling, fascinating Park; wildlife abounding in all forms. Thank you for the treat.

  • Rashid Seyal

    Whispering sounds of the rustling leaves
    Flowers swinging in the hustling breeze
    Glittering rainbow on the floral wreath

    With scent spoor and trailing perfume
    All beg to brace Thy mercy in bloom

    Far in there alluring amiable resorts
    Birds beseeching boons and bounties of Lord

    Swaying ‘n’ from dangling frill
    In twilight tranquil with enticing thrill

  • rasa

    It is true beauty of wild birds.

  • abdulla

    thanks you for wonderful post

  • siva kumar

    superb pics & excellent photography

  • Vaniraman

    Very beautiful indeed and i am happy that our country is indeed a treasure trove of Nature’s beauty!

  • pijush

    I AM VERY MUCH HAPPY THAT SUCH A WEBSITE WHICH GIVE US A VALUABLE INFORMATION THANKS TO WEBSITE,

  • radha krishnan

    VERY GOOD PHOTOS GOOD IDEA.
    RK STUDIO
    METTUR DAM

  • Shah Madhusudan Chandulal

    informative article with amazing & beutiful photographs.
    i liked this park so much that i visited it thrice. & still will visit it whenever i get a chance.

  • Sankar Mukherjee

    Amazed to see these beautiful photography and a very nice place to be with the nature.

  • ish

    Beautiful Pics.keepp the good work.

    God Bless

  • ish

    Beautiful Pics.keep up the good work.

    God Bless

  • bhaskar

    I would like to visit it soon. pl details or route send mail

  • Jagdish Jariwala

    The plant earth and the whole universe is full of weird creatures and magical events. GOD IS ONE AND HE IS THE GREATEST MAGICIAN.

  • M. Ravindranath

    Ref. my posting above dated 5th June. I read in Times of India last month that the Goverdhan Drain project has been completed and the Keolodev National Park is now getting adequate water. Many rare birds are reported to be flocking there again! All seems to be well there!

  • rani

    For all the nature lovers out there, who wish to spend some time away from the buzz and din of the cities, the clean fresh air and in the company of some of the rarest of the rare birds which are never seen in the cities, there is a place called Keoladeo National Park which is known as “Bird Paradise”. The Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is one of Asia’s finest bird areas with over 380 resident and migrant species which include Demoiselle, Common and the rare Siberian Cranes.

    Situated in the State of Rajasthan, this park derives its name from the temple of Keoladeo (Shiva) and ‘ghana’ which in the local dialect means dense, referring to the nature of vegetation found here. The area of park may not be very large but it supports a tremendous diversity of plant and animal species in a wide array of habitats. These include dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands.

    vegetation

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