Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary Safari

"Amongst one of the finest bird sanctuaries on the planet, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also called as Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a sanctuary that offers security to faunal species also. Keoladeo, the name gets from an old Hindu temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and remains at the focal point of the national park. "Ghana" implies thick, alluding to the thick woods, which used to cover the region.

Settling indigenous water-feathered creatures and also transient water flying creatures and waterside winged creatures, this haven is likewise possessed by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, and Boar. While a large portion of India's park has been produced from the chasing predicament of royal India, Keoladeo, famously known as Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary, is maybe the main situation where the environment has been made by a maharaja. In prior times, Bharatpur town used to be flooded frequently every monsoon.

In 1760, an earthen dam (Ajan Dam) was developed, to spare the town, from this yearly idea of nature. The sorrow made by extraction of soil for the dam was cleared and this turned into the Bharatpur Lake. Though the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is open around the year, but still, the best time to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is from August to November to witness the resident birds and from October to February to get the sight of migratory birds.

Best Time to Visit
Bharatpur is located on the brim of Thar Desert. Thus, the land has a warm climate, always. The marshy landform increases the temperature. Even the peak winter is not too cold here. The summer starts in March and ends in June. The temperature can easily go as high as 48 degree. It is harder to spot birds during this season.

Migration birds leave the region by the beginning of March. Spotting certain types of animals is easier during summer. The park is usually deserted during this season. Monsoon starts in July and ends in September. The land is marshy and thus, it become very sticky and slippery during monsoon season.

The rainfall is relatively lower in this region. The mild rains fill the marshy land with water, making it look like a river with small islands in it. This makes the place more preferable for breeding. The middle of monsoon season marks the beginning of bird watching season. However, monsoon season is the time to spot only local birds. This is the season for boat safari.

Winter starts in October and ends in March. Winters are relatively pleasing. Winter welcomes migration birds from surrounding regions. The region is cool, pleasing and spotting animals is easier during this season. Winter is the peak tourism season of Bharatpur bird sanctuary.

Best Time to Visit
The Keoladeo National Park is open throughout the year. From August to November one can see resident breeding birds, while from October to February migratory birds populate the place. Rest of the months are relatively dry and bird-free.

How to Reach
Jaipur and Delhi are the two nearest airports that are well connected with other parts of the country. The Bharatpur Junction, about 5 km away from the Keoladeo National Park, is the nearest railhead. Palace on Wheels, the luxury train, covers Keoladeo National Park in its tour itinerary. Bharatpur is very well connected with different cities by road. Regular buses are available from Jaipur, Mathura, Delhi, Alwar and other adjoining areas. Private taxis or hired cars are available from Agra, Jaipur and Delhi.