Bharatpur Bird Santuary Weekend Tour

Location : Bharatpur is situated in northwestern state of Rajasthan state of India, about 190 km from the national capital of Delhi.

Major Wildlife Species :

Animals: The main attraction of Bharatpur bird sanctuary is Siberian Cranes. This bird is known to travel distances of up to 6,500 km migrating from the Ob River basin region (Aral mountains, Siberia). Apart from Feredunkenar (Iran), Bharatpur Sanctuary is the only place where the Siberian crane migrates. The cranes arrive in December and stay until early March.

Eagles, Ducks, Flycatchers, kingfishers, owls, Buntings, White Ibis, herons, Painted storks, geese, Hawks, Pelicans, Pipits, Larks, Shanks, spoonbills, Wheatears, darters, Wagtails, Warblers, Cranes, Cormorants, Marsh Harriers, Pale, Stints and Pipits are most common birds found in the bird sanctuary.

Climate:

Open : Bharatpur Bird sanctuary is open throughout the year, Best months are Aug-Nov for resident birds and November - March for migratory birds.

Distances : From Delhi 185 km; From Agra 55 km, Jaipur 175 Kms, From Sariska 145 Kms.