About 176km from Delhi, 50km from Agra and situated in east Rajasthan, this is one of the finest water bird sanctuaries in the world. The Maharaja of Bharatpur artificially created the 28sq.km lake and wet land in the 19th century as a wild foul shooting preserve.

Popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this is one of the two wintering grounds for the endangered Siberian cranes. With a bird population of more than 300 species, the park is a delight for bird watchers. The forest around the bird sanctuary has a wildlife that includes sambar, chital, nilgai, hyena etc.

The park is open throughout the year. Breeding season will be from August through October. Migrants arrive between October and February.

Accommodations can be arranged in the forest rest houses and private hotels near the park. Nearest town is Bharatpur, just 2km away. The nearest airport is Agra. One can reach the park by road.

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