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.
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.
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.
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.
Entry Fee:
• Foreigners: Rs.200/-
• Indians: Rs.25/-
very beautiful birds,
thank you. happy new month of June 2012
thangcao,5/30/
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.
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, ALSO THE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF I N D I A.
It is beautiful pictures. India alwayes beautiful.
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 😀
very beautiful birds
Looking to the photos it seems this National park namely Keoladeo is worth visiting.
Birds are very attractive
Truly Yours
S S Bhatt
very nice pics of Rajastan-India which is a beautiful state
Beautiful India
BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, ALSO THE GOOD PHOTOGRAPHY.THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF INDIA
its just amazing! these beautiful picture I have never seen before!
nice photos beautiful birds and i like it.
very very nice photo ,
Excellent photography
Great place to visit …
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?
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Very nice place to visit, the trip will reduce our tension,Nice photography. Amasing
Very nice place to visit, the trip will reduce our tension,Nice photography. Amassing
Very beautiful birds.Like to see them every time.
It is very intresting pictures.
nice a beautiful
excellent photos of Birds..
OUR INDIA IS AMAZING 🙂
Thease pictures are really amazing and very nice. This is our country.
Its Ahhal Creature & Excellent
Not birds an animals but Beauty is captured. Wonderful!
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…
Beautiful Pictures,also the good photography.That is the beuty of India.
IT IS REALLY FINE TO SEE & KNOW ABOUT THE SANCTUARY. FINE PHOTOS. THANKS FOR SENDING THIS MAIL. KINGRAM
Nature is the best teacher for mankind.
Nature is the best teacher for mankind – proved.
beautiful pictures. loved them
would really like to visit this place, if you have beautiful known places in Kashmir pls fwd.. thanku…… happy rains ……..
The pictures hardly do any justice to the beauty of the place.. Go in winter when the migratory birds are there.
fantastic pictures do you have some same quality but for horses please
thank you
Very beautiful & natural pictures.
It is picturous and serene. would like to visit some day
The bird’s r beauty of the park
Wonderful pictures. Especially Peacock. National bird. Nations wonder. Tq
Excellent photoes GREAT NATURE MOTHER. WHAT A GOD’S CREATION.
This is a very beautiful Park with so many lovely birds and greenery. I would like to visit it soon.
thease pictures are really amazing and very nice
wow super beautiful pics i love it
Excellent! I am very much impressed.
Thanks,
Prakash
Thease pictures are really beautiful and very nice. nature is great god
very very nice photos
Lindo local.
Brasil
Beautiful photos revealing the beauty of Nature and Birds.
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………..
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.
Preserve the habitat of the migrant birds. Or they will not come here anymore.
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.
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
Yes this is the beauty of India only
I really enjoyed seeing these rare collection of living birds.
Great congregation of Birds. Incredible India !
nice informations with amazing picturer…superb
very beautiful birds.
Azhar lotiya
Nature on the spree in the sprawling, fascinating Park; wildlife abounding in all forms. Thank you for the treat.
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
It is true beauty of wild birds.
thanks you for wonderful post
superb pics & excellent photography
Very beautiful indeed and i am happy that our country is indeed a treasure trove of Nature’s beauty!
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VERY GOOD PHOTOS GOOD IDEA.
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METTUR DAM
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.
Amazed to see these beautiful photography and a very nice place to be with the nature.
Beautiful Pics.keepp the good work.
God Bless
Beautiful Pics.keep up the good work.
God Bless
I would like to visit it soon. pl details or route send mail
The plant earth and the whole universe is full of weird creatures and magical events. GOD IS ONE AND HE IS THE GREATEST MAGICIAN.
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!
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.
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