Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Introduction

So great is the pull of the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur, that people spare not a thought for the state that gave birth to it. This superb waterfowl habitat, one of the finest in the world, was actually created by a maharaja.

This national park takes its name from the god Keoladeo, an aspect of Lord Shiva, enshrined in a small temple within the park. Ghana means dense and refers to the thick forest, which used to cover the area. Stretching over no more than 129 square kms, which isn’t much for a national park, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is home to an astonishing range of flora.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – Important Information

Area	129 sq. km
Altitude	4250 metres above sea level
Best Time to Visit	October to March
STD Code	05644