Bharatpur Weekend Tour | Short Trip to Keoladeo National Park

OVERVIEW- Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world that attract wildlife and nature lovers from across the globe. The name of the park is derived from an ancient Hindu temple "Keoladeo", which is dedicated to Lord Shiva and standing in the centre of the park. The park is an ideal place to spot a wide variety of Indian as well as migratory birds. Also, rickshaw ride and boating are other attractions of the sanctuary that impress the tourists.

DELHI- New Delhi, capital of India is a mix of the ancient and modern architecture. This 3rd largest city of India unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture, and human diversity. Divided in two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India and exerts a beguiling charm on visitors.

BHARATPUR- This Bird Sanctuary is located in the northwestern state of Rajasthan India. Also known as 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park', Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is famous as 'Ornithologist's Paradise' .One of the finest bird parks in the world, is a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well.

Tour Destination: Delhi - Bharatpur - Delhi

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: DELHI - BHARATPUR

Today, drive towards Bharatpur- one of the finest Bird Sanctuaries in the World. Transfer to hotel.

In the evening walk around the sanctuary.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: BHARATPUR

After breakfast spend the whole day enjoying Bird Watching, Boating and rickshaw rides at the sanctuary.

BHARATPUR BIRD SANCTUARY- One of the best and famous wildlife sanctuaries in India. It is the only wildlife sanctuary artificially made by a Maharaja. Indigenous water birds and many migratory water birds can be seen in this sanctuary along with larger animals such as Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. The major tourist attractions of the park are the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in the sanctuary. The other migratory birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails and Pipits, etc.

The best way to visit the forest is on foot or cycle. Also rickshaws and boats are on hire for bird watching. A boat trip early morning or in late evening here is worth watching.

Later visit Bharatpur Government Museum and Bharatpur Palace.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: BHARATPUR - DELHI

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Delhi to catch your flights towards onward destination.

Distance & Time (Approx)

Delhi - Bharatpur: 225 kms/05 hrs

New Delhi at a Glance

Population: 16,787,941
Area: 1,484 sq km
Geo Location: North
Average Climate: Summer extends from Apr. to Jun. (25°C to 46°C), Winter from Oct. to Mar. (3°C - 30°C), and Monsoon from Jul. to Sep. (25°C to 35°C).
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year, though the best climate is experienced from Sep. to Apr.
STD Code: 011
Airport: New Delhi International Airport

Bharatpur at a Glance