About Keoladeo National Park

A ‘Bird Paradise’ born from a former duck hunting reserve. Since its transformation into a protected area in 1982, this unique wetland ecosystem has thrived, thanks to a carefully managed water supply and innovative water management system. The park’s clever design features dykes and sluices, creating a diverse range of water depths that attract a stunning array of avifauna, making it a true haven for birds and birdwatchers alike!”
It is a vast bird sanctuary and former royal game reserve in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. South of the ancient city of Bharatpur, the park’s woods and man-made wetlands protect over 350 species of migratory and resident birds, including herons, cormorants and eagles.

What this destination offers

More than 370 record species of birds , making it a well-known bird watching destination in India also recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site and Ramsar Site.

What to Know:

  • Best season to visit: October to March
  • Bharatpur is approximately 185 Km from Jaipur by road and 56 km from Agra.

Wildlife In Keoladeo National Park

Through eco-development activities in the surrounding villages, the grazing of cattle within the park has been minimized and the local communities are also engaged in participatory resource conservation, which includes removal of invasive alien species. Keoladeo attracts many visitors who are taken for bird watching in bicycle rickshaws by trained local guides from surrounding villages, which provides additional livelihoods as well as reduces noise pollution.

A recently started conservation programme for the 27 satellite wetlands surrounding this park has further enhanced the protection of the migratory waterfowl arriving in the Central Asian flyway to winter in Western India.

What you will experience in this park

Waterfowl

Painted storks, black-necked storks, white-necked storks, spoonbills, darters, egrets, grey heron, purple heron, sarus crane.

Raptors

Osprey, peregrine falcon, Pallas’ sea eagle, short-toed eagle, tawny eagle, imperial eagle, spotted eagle, and crested serpent eagle
Reptiles found in Keoladeo National Park:
Snakes – Thirteen species of snakes live in the park, including pythons, krait, cobra, and Russell’s viper