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| Keoladeo
Ghana National Park |
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| Area |
232sq.km/2,873
hectares |
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| Established |
1956
as a bird sanctuary, 1981 as a national park |
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 The
Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary lies between two of India's most
historic cities, Agra and Jaipur. This north Indian
sanctuary is situated in the country's northwestern
state of Rajasthan, about 190 km from the national
capital of Delhi. The name . Keoladeo. is derived
from the name of an ancient Hindu temple devoted
to Lord Shiva in the sanctuary. s central zone while
the Hindi term 'Ghana' implies dense, thick areas
of forest cover. |
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History(Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary)
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. |
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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. |
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Bharatpur
National Park(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. |
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Climate(Bharatpur
National Park)
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°C. |
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Reaching
There
Bharatpur is on the Agra. Jaipur highway, just a
two-hour journey by bus from Agra (55 km) and an
hour from Fatehpur Sikri. The nearest rail junction
is Bharatpur, which is well connected to Delhi,
Bombay, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and many other parts of
India. |
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Season
The park is open throughout the year. Best months
are August-November for resident breeding birds
and November-March for migrant birds. |
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Tips
to the Visitor
Light cotton clothing for summers and woolens for
the winters would be suitable. Vehicles are prohibited
within park confines. |
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