Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

<h1>Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary</h1>Author: <a title="Debolina Debroy" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/debolina-debroy/97668.htm">Debolina Debroy</a> The name of Bharatpur in world tourism map is well known as the Bharatpur bird sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird park in the world rich in many species of migratory birds indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds. It is also home to the animals like Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. Situated in the Indian state of Rajasthan, Bharatpur is a heaven to the avian world and a pilgrimage to the bird lovers. Interestingly it is the only man made wildlife sanctuary in India created in 1890 by by an erstwhile Maharaja of Bharatpur as a hunting reserve. But it was declared a reserve for birds in 1956 and later on listed as a world Heritage site by UNESCO. Bird Watching in Bharatpur: A Treat to oneself Covering the area of 29 sq km, this place is rich with more than 300 species of birds. The prime attractions of the park is Siberian Cranes, who travel from Siberia to spent the winter(number is reducing day by day). Other interesting birds that can be spotted in the park are elicans, Cranes, Egrets, Darters, Cormorants, Grey Herons, Stork, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers, Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, and Stints to name a few. Interesting thing is that the park produces about 30,000 chicks during the breeding season. A part from Birds : Well there are some other attractions other than the birds. This sanctuary is enriched with flora and fauna. It also possesses several species of herbs and trees. There are mammals like Samber, Black Buck, Chital, Spotted deer, and Nilgais and Python also. A part from the bird watching and animal spoting Bharatpur is a great recreation centre also. A beautiful artificial lake at the centre of the park offers boat riding and birds watching both. Early morning boat ride is a in the lake is an exciting experience. Other attractions other than the park here are Bharatpur Govenment Museum, Bharatpur Palace and Lohagarh Fort.About the Author: In your <a href="http://www.rajasthanindia.com/">Rajasthan Tour</a> never miss the exotic place <a href="http://www.rajasthanindia.com/cities-of-rajasthan/bharatpur.html"> Bharatpur</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/destinations-articles/bharatpur-bird-sanctuary-825950.html" title="Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary">Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary</a>

The name of Bharatpur in world tourism map is well known as the Bharatpur bird sanctuary or Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is one of the finest bird park in the world rich in many species of migratory birds indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds. It is also home to the animals like Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar. Situated in the Indian state of Rajasthan, Bharatpur is a heaven to the avian world and a pilgrimage to the bird lovers.
Interestingly it is the only man made wildlife sanctuary in India created in 1890 by by an erstwhile Maharaja of Bharatpur as a hunting reserve. But it was declared a reserve for birds in 1956 and later on listed as a world Heritage site by UNESCO.

Bird Watching in Bharatpur: A Treat to oneself
Covering the area of 29 sq km, this place is rich with more than 300 species of birds. The prime attractions of the park is Siberian Cranes, who travel from Siberia to spent the winter(number is reducing day by day). Other interesting birds that can be spotted in the park are elicans, Cranes, Egrets, Darters, Cormorants, Grey Herons, Stork, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Pipits, Warblers, Wheatears, Wagtails, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, and Stints to name a few. Interesting thing is that the park produces about 30,000 chicks during the breeding season.

A part from Birds :
Well there are some other attractions other than the birds. This sanctuary is enriched with flora and fauna. It also possesses several species of herbs and trees. There are mammals like Samber, Black Buck, Chital, Spotted deer, and Nilgais and Python also.
A part from the bird watching and animal spoting Bharatpur is a great recreation centre also. A beautiful artificial lake at the centre of the park offers boat riding and birds watching both. Early morning boat ride is a in the lake is an exciting experience.
Other attractions other than the park here are Bharatpur Govenment Museum, Bharatpur Palace and Lohagarh Fort.

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