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Things to do in Bharatpur - Tourist Places in Bharatpur
"Formerly known to birders worldwide as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and formally known as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park ('Keoladeo' is another name for Lord Shiva by which he's worshipped at an old temple in the park, and 'ghana' is a local word for the thick forest once supported by the area).
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These wetlands are not entirely natural, so remain dependent on monsoons and a regulated water supply, mainly pumped in from a reservoir outside the park boundary. There's a system of dykes and sluices, some now powered by solar panels, to provide areas of varying water depths and, as the park is strategically located in the middle of the Central Asian migratory flyway, it attracts large congregations of birds of all kinds during the winter months. We looked forward to making acquaintance with at least some of them during our three-night stay.
We stayed at an excellent small hotel, one of several grouped together just minutes by cycle rickshaw from the park's entrance. Yes, I said 'cycl...
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"B'ful park to visit 3 hours drive from Delhi via Mathura.
Although the star attraction - Siberian crane no longer visit, but we saw many other big & small bird species. Apart from that we also saw hyena, tortoise, python, neelgai, monitor lizard & monkeys (WOW!).
Best thing is to go on a ric..."kshaw (hourly basis) & if you are not carrying binoculars (MUST) then rickshaw puller has one which comes complimentary along with rickshaw charges. Make sure you have it free bcoz later they will try to charge for it too. If you want more binoculars for the group then your rickshaw puller will help you arrange that from other rickshaw puller. Guide is NOT required as rickshaw pullers are all trained by park management & have good knowledge of birds, reptiles & other species. They double as guides.
Other way is horse-tonga which is used by group of 8-10 people or cycle for individuals. The canteen inside is useless & serve coke etc at room temperature as no electricity inside park. No te...
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