A Detailed Guide: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

The Bharatpur bird sanctuary location makes it quite convenient to reach. Here are more details on the same.

Bharatpur does not have an airport but the nearest airport is in Agra. And from the Agra airport, you can reach the Bharatpur bird sanctuary area in one hour by cab or taxi.

You can board a train to Bharatpur Railway Station from major Indian cities. Once you have reached the railway station, it will take you half-hour to reach the sanctuary. By the way, many private taxis are available outside the station.

National Highway 11 connects Bharatpur to Indian cities like Agra, Delhi and Jaipur. The National Highways are well-maintained. So, if you have a road trip in mind, you can definitely go for it!

This bird sanctuary in India remains open throughout the year. So, technically, you can visit anytime you want. But do not decide the timing yet. Let us give you some more info and then you plan your visit accordingly.

The months between August and November are the time when you can see all the resident birds of the sanctuary. But there are two things here that you need to think about. Firstly, this is the summer months and the temperature will be quite high as you know Bharatpur bird sanctuary is located in which state. Secondly, you won’t be able to spot any migratory birds during the summer months.

Considering the two factors we just talked about, October to March can be the ideal time. Winter steps foot in Bharatpur, so the weather will be quite pleasing, perfect for exploring the sanctuary. And the migratory birds will be here too.

You will have to time your visit based on your preferred Bharatpur bird sanctuary season. Because the visiting hours differ here according to the seasons. The opening hours are from 6 am to 6 pm in summer and from 6.30 am to 5 pm in winter.

When you are finally at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, you will have a long list of attractions to explore! Shall we start?

366 species of birds, what else do you need! It goes without saying, the sanctuary will give you golden opportunities for bird watching. Cranes, wheatears, geese, eagles, flycatchers, hawks, shanks, wagtails, warblers, buntings, ducks, larks, pipits, pelicans, stints - yes, the list goes on! Other than the birds, 30 species of mammals call Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary home too! Among them, golden jackals, nilgais, jungle cats, wild boars and sambars are common sights. And consider yourself lucky if you spot the striped hyaenas, blackbucks and fishing cats.

Anyone who visits the sanctuary agrees that the natural habitat of this sanctuary is as breathtaking as the wide range of fauna. The sanctuary is mostly covered with medium-sized trees and shrubs, considering that it is a dry deciduous type of land. Well, the scattered plants and vegetations here make for great sights! If you have a close look, you will see kadam, babul, jamun, ber and ber trees. The only hardwood plant that you will spot is the pilu tree. Along with these trees, there are many aquatic plants as well in the sanctuary.

You know that rich wildlife awaits you in the sanctuary. And now you have to find the best way to explore the sanctuary in all its totality. We can provide some assistance in that matter. Here are the best ways you can explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary!

The sanctuary has an 11 km-long paved pathway. You can simply take a walk on the pathway and spot birds flying around!

Riding on the back of mighty animals like elephants to spot several other mighty birds and animals, it can’t get better than that!

When we say wheel safaris, we mean jeeps and rickshaws. You will get both at the park and select whichever you prefer. The charges will obviously vary! Or else, you can rent a cycle and paddle around the park, spotting the wildlife.

Whichever of these options you opt for, make sure to reach the sanctuary as early as you can. Because it will take you a few hours to see it all!

No worry here because there are many beautiful accommodations available within the sanctuary as well as around the sanctuary. The first two that come to mind are Bharatpur Forest Lodge and Laxmi Vilas Palace. Both are situated inside the sanctuary area and you will get to have a comfortable stay close to the wildlife. Sunbird Resort, The Birder's Inn, The Bagh Resort, Kadamb Kunj Resort, Sonar Haveli Resort, Surya Vilas Palace and Udai Vilas Palace are some other amazing resorts in Bharatpur that are located near the sanctuary. You can check out these too!

Your travel guide to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is almost ready. We just have a few more tips that you should keep in mind during your trip.

• Make sure to reach the sanctuary one hour before your schedule. Because you will have to fill up some forms and complete some basic formalities before entering.

•Do not touch any flora or fauna in the sanctuary since that’s not allowed here. And also, you can enjoy all of it from a distance without disturbing the wildlife.

•Do not lay any waste inside the sanctuary. Keep all your waste in a bag and throw them in a dustbin later.

And that’s all we needed to say! Now is your turn to make the travel plans, book one of the resorts or hotels in Bharatpur in advance (to avoid any last-minute hassle) and let the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary take your breath away!