Keoladeo National Park
Also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world's most important bird wintering sites. Over 370 species of birds have been recorded, including the critically endangered Siberian crane.
Area (km²)
28.73
Established
1982
District
Bharatpur
Nearest City
Bharatpur
Quick Facts
Keoladeo (Bharatpur) is considered one of the world's best birding sites with over 370 species recorded.
It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
The park was once a duck-hunting reserve for the Maharajas of Bharatpur.
The critically endangered Siberian crane historically wintered here, though recent sightings have been extremely rare.
Habitat & Best Time to Visit
Habitat Types
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Feb
Migratory birds arrive from October. Siberian crane historically wintered here in November–January.
Designations
Gates & Safari Zones
Main Gate Bharatpur
Zone Core
No private vehicles inside; cycle rickshaws and walking only.
Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Spot-billed Pelican
Pelecanus philippensis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Oriental White Ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
Smooth-coated Otter
Lutrogale perspicillata
Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Indian Vulture
Gyps indicus
Fishing Cat
Prionailurus viverrinus
Sarus Crane
Antigone antigone
Siberian Crane
Leucogeranus leucogeranus