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The Bharatpur or Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan boasts of a high density of vegetation. No wonder, the term "Ghana" (thick vegetation) is constantly used in reference to Bharatpur.
Bharatpur vegetation is mainly of the dry deciduous type that is accompanied by arid grasslands and other such forms. In fact, the vegetation of Bharatpur can be divided into 181 genera and 227 sub species. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is also covered by artificially managed marshes that are inhabited by many varieties of water birds.
The forests of Bharatpur are mainly covered by trees like Kadam, Babul and other fruit bearing trees like Jamun. Meanwhile, the scrublands of Bharatpur are mainly dominated by Ber and Kair plants. Khus grass is also found in many areas of Bharatpur.
With 11 sq km of Bharatpur's total area covered by marshlands, due mention needs to be made of the aquatic vegetation in the park. Some of the aquatic varieties include water lilies, duckweeds, sedges and reedmace.
The flora of Bharatpur is indeed diverse and is sure to fascinate any nature lover. No wonder, the park is visited by thousands every year. Nature walks, treks and rickshaw rides around the park are a great way to get oneself acquainted with the rich flora and fauna of the Bharatpur or Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
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