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Pro
If you love wildlife and especially birds, don't miss it.
Con
It's a little off the beaten trail...not a lot of tourist support in place
In a nutshell
Bharatpur and Keoladeo are all about wildlife, making it perfect for my family.
toonhut Says: Get to the park early or the bicycles that you can rent will run out. Very affordable. Much of the interior path is not paved, which is good for some realism, but you will certainly not feel like you are riding on a cloud by the end of the day. Still beats walking I think....
Perfect time to see the best of the park
toonhut Says: The Keoladeo Ghana national park is open from 6:30am to 5:30pm but the most lively time to see the park is if you break the rules a bit. Around sunset, when you should be outside the park, is when the birds and animals come out to play in full force. You might get to see...
Other things with wings at Keoladeo
850prc Says: Birds and birding are the main nature draw at Keoladeo National Park. But, as I mentioned in an earlier tip concerning mammals and reptiles, there are other living beauties to enjoy on your park visit.My daughter is a huge butterfly fan. She has a zillion butterfly t-shirts,...
850prc Says: When one is discussing Keoladeo National Park, it's easy to focus on the birds, the mammals, the reptiles... it is, after all, one of the world's great nature preserves. But, don't forget to just take in the gorgeous scenery, the intensity and peace of the wilderness itself....
850prc Says: With its extensive marshlands and abundant supply of small fish, it stands to reason that this part of India would be home to large colonies of storks. In the accompanying photo, you see a group of "painted storks" hanging around a nest. So, that means that young storks are...
I could always spot a Kingfisher
850prc Says: It could have something to do with a popular Indian beer being called "Kingfisher", but.... I was really, really good at finding and spotting Kingfishers. A colorful bird with a large beak, these guys enjoy living around water and.... well, fishing. And come to think of it,...
Two husband words wrapped into one bird
850prc Says: Ok, having a little fun with this bird's name. Keoladeo is home to many of the raptor species, and we got a real good look at several. One of my favorites was the "honey buzzard". Get it? Two husband names."Honey, take out the garbage...." "You should be ashamed of yourself,...
Big water birds galore at this park...
850prc Says: As much of Keoladeo is marshy, it's not surprising to know that there is a huge and very healthy population of larger water birds. Herons, storks, etc. These birds feed on the plentiful small fish, amphibians and reptiles resident in the park's marshlands.For we...
Just like a pet shop - except no walls. :)
850prc Says: Keoladeo has a fine population of exotic birds, the sort of winged wonders you'd find in pet stores. And seeing these beautiful birds in the wild gave me the same feeling that I had several years earlier when we visited Tambopata in Peru... namely that I'd never quite feel...
Not everything at Keoladeo has wings :)
850prc Says: Keoladeo National Park is known far and wide and primarily as a birding refuge and sanctuary. But, there are plenty of non-winged residents waiting for your visit. And considering the number of park visitors, some of these furry critters have lost their fear of humans. Sure,...
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The Laxmi Vilas: The only place we ate in Bharatpur
850prc Says: I know that it's not considered a real "sexy" choice among you seasoned travelers, but... Bharatpur really isn't a place with a lot of restaurant choices. So, we took our meals in the dining room at our hotel, the Laxmi Vilas. My understanding from chatting around is that...
nepalgoods Says: Try the local food! at almost very corner you'll find street vendors and nice small restaurants. I have never had any problems with eating from the street vendors. It is a real adventure and you'll taste the most intersting and strange spices.
toonhut Says: If you are coming by bus to visit the park, then tell the bus conductor to drop you off at Saaras bus stop instead of the Bharatpur bus depot. It will save you a 1km ride back to the park and Saaras is the closest bus stop to the park.
PeteG Says: When you are waiting at Bharatpur junction, uniformed porters will try to insist you let them carry your bags onto the train for you. They only charge a few rupees so you think it is worth while.In my opinion they cause more chaos than you can imagine. They collected up all...
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This tip is more about an item than a shop. :)
One of the nicest little knick-knacks that we found on our visit to the Bharatpur area were little historic-styled paintings, depicting many of the birds one can see at Keoladeo National Park. The paintings themselves are copies of true antique miniatures, some of which are 150-200 years old. To add to the feel, the painting copies are done on old parchment, taken from older (30-50 years old) parchment textbooks, which are hand copied in Arabic. You can even see the old Arabic text on the front and back of the parchments. All in all, a very nifty little something to bring home. And, price-wise, they're a great choice to bring home to friends. Most of the ones I bought were about 400-500 Rs each, basically about US$ 10.
I bought four and I plan to make a little miniature parchment bird gallery in the corner of my office. I'm sure I'll have a smile each time I see them and remember the enjoyable morning and afternoons we'd spent birding in Bharatpur.
I am going to put a scan of one parchment down below. Please see the separate little "Parchment Avian Art" travelogue that I'm placing on my Bharatpur page for a few more scans/examples of these wonderful little keepsakes.
Written Nov 30, 2008
Everywhere in India you can easily come across any kind of procession.
Bharatpur lies close to Braj Bhoomi - the birthplace of Lord Krishna and where he spent his childhood. The Ras Leela, depicting the life of Krishna, is performed by professionals selected by the Rai community for this occasion. This Festival is in the beginning of February.
Updated Jun 5, 2006
PeteG Says: At the railway station. We travelled in a small group and at one stage probably had a group of about 50 to 60 boys around us. They mostly wanted to have photos taken and to be honest, check out a few pretty girls who were with us! Although it felt slightly uncomfortable, it...
RAJASTHANBYCAR Says: Deeg with its exquisite complex of pleasure palaces lies 32 Kms north of Bharatpur. Created in the mid-eighteenth century by Raja Badan Singh with additions by Raja Surajmal, this was an idyllic refuge from the battles which the erstwhile rulers constantly waged. Once the...
Shooting at Bharatpur Then and Now II
850prc Says: As I mentioned in the previous tip (Shooting at Bharatpur Then and Now I), the area didn't used to be an animal refuge. In the not-so-distant past, guns were a-blazin' in Bharatpur, with a variety of targets. In the previous tips, I talked of the massive "royal hunts" in...
Shooting at Bharatpur Then and Now I
850prc Says: There is no better place to put your digital camera and telephoto lens through its paces than today's Keoladeo National Park. If you've ever fancied yourself "National Geographic" material, you can earn your stripes shooting everything that flies in Keoladeo. That's shooting...
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Bharatpur/Keoladeo National Park- Birding Paradise
Located approximately 35 km from well-known and massively-visited Agra, the smaller city of Bharatpur, named for the brother of the Hindu Lord Ram, was founded in the early 18th century. In the past,...
The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a bird sanctuary in Bharatapur. It's the main reason for visiting the town for most visitors (myself included). The park is to thousands of birds in a relatively...
Keoladeo national park. If you like wild life&bird watching then its must see place.If you travelling Agra to Jaipur or Jaipur to Agra its on the way. Could do as one day trip or best to stay for...
Bharatpur was a once the center of an important kingdom of the same name. The Maharaja here had a hunting preserve that is now a world heritage site for over 300 species of migratory birds and other...
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