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Listed as a heritage site by the UNESCO, the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a place you must visit at least once in a lifetime. This fine national park is indeed an experience you will always remember with great delight. Right from its lush green environs to its rich fauna, Bharatpur is simply beyond words.
Speaking of the Bharatpur fauna, the park is home to more than 350 varieties of birds. It must also be mentioned that this list is increasing every year with more and more bird species making the Bharatpur or Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary their temporary / permanent home.
The Bharatpur National Park attracts birds from all around the world. In fact, the sanctuary is regularly visited by migratory birds from Europe, China, Tibet and Siberia. They include the famous Siberian Crane, Chinese Bareheaded Goose, Siberian Greyleg Goose and other varieties of pelicans. The local birds you can come across at the Bharatpur National Park include the Grey Heron, Purple Heron, White Necked Stork, Spoonbill, Large Egret, White Egret, Warbler, Marsh Harrier, Pipit and the Painted Stork.
Bharatpur fauna also consists of some animal species like the Sambhar, Blackbuck, Chinkara, Wild Boar and the Nilgai. Living in close harmony with nature, the avian and animal populace of the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary really adds up to a very interesting time for every visitor. Bird watching exercises coupled with nature walks around the park also go a long way in acquainting you closely to the rich fauna of Bharatpur.
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