Bharatpur, a city located in the royal state of Rajasthan, is one of the most popular destinations in the world. The history of this city dates back to the time of the Ramayana. The city is believed to be named after one of Lord Rama’s brothers, Bharat.
The city, Bharatpur, is mainly famous for the bird sanctuary that lies at its heart. In addition, the city also has various other tourist spots like Deeg Palace, Lohagarh Fort, Ganga Temple and many others.
What to do when in Bharatpur?
As mentioned above, the main reason behind the popularity of Bharatpur as a tourist destination is the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one must not miss to visit the bird sanctuary and admire the beauty of the various native and migratory birds found there. People from different parts of the world are attracted to the sanctuary’s more than 375 bird species. Of these many species of birds, the most notable are the Siberian Cranes, Egrets, Common Miss, Wild Boar Painted Storks, Cormorants, Jacanas, Pied Kingfishers, and many others.
People visiting Bharatpur, especially to watch the beautiful birds at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, are suggested to visit from October to February because it is during this time that migratory birds make the sanctuary their home. Apart from the flock of birds that are found clustered in different areas of the park, various wildlife can also be seen in the park which includes the Black Buck, Jackals, Sambhars, etc. The park is also rich in diverse flora and reptiles.
The best way to immerse yourself in the beauty that Keoladeo Ghana National Park beholds is to walk or hop on a rickshaw. The rickshaw pullers are trained by the National Park authorities, so they can take you to places where the birds come to drink water and other places where you can find exotic birds.
You should also…
Go on a jungle safari. It would not be wrong to say that your trip would be incomplete without a wildlife safari. You can enjoy the most exciting sights if you head out on a jungle safari early in the morning.
Enjoy the navigation. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is created around an artificial lake. Taking a boat ride would be your best chance to get up close to the birds in the park.
Stay at a resort near the sanctuary. So you don’t miss the melodious song of the birds in the morning.
