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Ghana National Park
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The
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated at the border area of Bharatpur
near the states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Created as a shooting
reserve in the 19th century by the Maharaja of Bharatpur, it was converted
into a bird sanctuary in 1956. Leisure Destinations in India , The sanctuary houses a rich variety of bird
population including the endangered Siberian Crane, which comes to nest here
during winters. Besides birds, the park also houses a wide variety of
mammals and reptiles. The park is open for visitors throughout the year
while it is best visited during the winter months from October to February
which is also the time for the migratory birds to arrive here.
Wildlife Attractions in India Kaeoladeo Ghana
National Park:
There are lots of Wildlife attractions
in India and the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a home to more than 370 species
of birds which include cormorants, darters, spoonbills, ibises, herons, egrets,
cranes, pelicans, flamingos, geese, ducks, larks, chats, kites, buntings,
eagles, harriers, owls, vultures and kingfishers. The more than 50,000 trees of
the area provide a perfect habitat for these birds to build their nests in.
Besides birds, some varieties of animals can also be found here including
jackal, mongoose, sambar (Large Asiatic deer), wild boar, turtles and monitor
lizards.
Other Attractions apart from
Wildlife Attractions in India
Leisure Destinations
in India and Other attractions in the area include the Goverment Museum which houses a
large collection of artefacts and other materials providing useful insight into
the history of the area. The Bharatpur Palace situated at a short distance from
the bird sanctuary speaks of the glorious past of the region. About 32 km from
Bharatpur is the Deeg Palace. The palace containing many beautiful buildings and
gardens was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur.
General
Information/ Useful Tips
» All visitors are required to
obtain an entry permit which is available at the gates of the park.
» The
entry fees for foreigners is Rs 200 while the Indians need to pay Rs 25 per
head.
» Extra charges have to be paid for carrying photography equipment.
» There are two forest lodges and two restaurants within the park and also some
good quality hotels in the surrounding areas.
Getting There
» By Air : The nearest airport is at Agra, about 55 km from Bharatpur. Agra
has daily flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi (via Khajuraho) and Lucknow.
» By Rail :
Bharatpur is connected with Mathura, Sawai Madhopur, Kota and Agra through
many trains.
» By Road : Bharatpur can be easily accessed
through road. Regular bus services connect Bharatpur with all the neighbouring
cities. Travelling inside the city is not a problem as many aut-rickshaws,
cycle-rickshaws and tongas are easily available.
