The 55 Kms journey By Road from Agra drives to the town of Bharatpur, the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary- 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park' - one of the finest in Asia rich for its avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.

History
Prince Bhamji of Morvi state in Gujarat converted this area into a world famous wildlife reserve. Duck shoots were organised in the area every year by the rulers of Bharatpur, in honour of Viceroy Lord Curzon and his party on 1st December, 1902. The exploits of all visiting dignitaries since 1902 have been engraved on stone plaques standing near the Keoladeo temple.

Largest number of birds (4273) were killed on 12th November, 1938, by Lord Linlithgow, Viceroy & Governor General of India and his party. After independence, this reserve was notified as a bird sanctuary but the former rulers of Bharatpur continued to enjoy their shooting rights over the area till 1972. The area was notified as a National Park in 1981 but made effective only in Novemeber,1982. Conservation efforts originally started by Dr. Salim Ali received a further impetus when the area was deemed a national park in March 1982. In 1985, Bharatpur was accepted as a World Heritage Site.

Population
Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur hosts a variety of bird species(Siberian crane etc) from across the globe. Close to 380 species of birds are found in this 29 sq km stretch, approximately 10 sq km of which comprises of marshes and bogs. Rest of the area comprises of scrublands, grasslands and more than 44,000 trees that are used for nesting by birds each year. This rather intriguing blend of marshes, woodland and flora found here represents and, at the same time, substantiates the density and diversity of the region. s forest cover.

Climate
During summers (April. June), the temperature of the national park varies from 38°C to 45°C. In The Month of monsoon the temperature to about 27°C. In Winter season the temperature of the park falls below 10°.

How To Reach

• By Air
  Nearest Airport Agra - 55 Kms, Jaipur - 176 Kms & Delhi - 250 Kms
• By Rail
  Well connected link with Delhi, Agra, Jaipur all the major cities of Rajasthan
• By Road
  From Agra - 55 Kms, Jaipur - 176 Kms from Delhi - 250 Kms