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| BHARATPUR- THE
FAVOURITE BIRD RETREAT
The 55 km journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur-the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.Of the remnants of the royal past remains the marvellous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibit that date back to the early 15th century.   Keoladeo National Park : Once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, central .Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the arctic, greyleg geese from Siberia and bareheaded geese from China , come here in July/Aug to spend the winters in warmer climate and they breed till Oct/Nov.Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills , storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and grey herons can be spotted all over the park. The raised paths camouflaged by babul trees make their viewing easier.  eg(32 km): Once the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it served as the second capital of the region. This interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications , stunningly beautiful gardens, magnificent palaces and a colourful bazaar.  Air : Agra 56 km is the nearest airport.
Road : A network of bus services links bharatprur with several cities within and outside the State. Local Transport: Tongas and Cycle-rickshaws OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Bank/Money changers: State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, B. Narayan Gate , Bharatpur Post & Telegraph Office: GPO, Gandhi Park Clubs: Bharatpur Club, Company Bagh. Tourist Information Centtre: Tourist Reception Centre, (RTDC), Hotel Saras, Agra Road Guide Services: Approved Guides for the National Park can be hired from the Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Saras, Tel. 22542 and Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden, Forest Rest House Mini Bus Tour: Mini bus is operated by Forest Department. Please contact the Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden, Forest Rest House.  Area : 22 sq. km.
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