Weekend Tours
Delhi -
Bharatpur - Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi / Bharatpur
Early morning drive to Bharatpur.
The famous Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary which is a wonder of the natural
world and no less worth seeing than the marble mausoleum of the Taj. Here
over 350 species of birds find refuge in the 29sq kms of shallow lakes
& wood lands of the park. A third of them are migrants many of whom
spend winter in Bharatpur before returning to their breeding grounds as
far away as Siberia and Central Asia.
This sanctuary is the creation of the Maharja of Bharatpur in the late
19th century, who recognized the area's potential and augmented the
water supply by diverting water from a nearby irrigation canal. He also
constructed small dams, dykes and shooting butts & in a few years
the new ecosystem so flourished that it was able to support thousands
of water birds. The maharaja celebrated his success in style, with extravagant
shooting parties for the dignitaries of princely India. Their exploits
are recorded to this day on a sandstone inscription in the park. There
are many good paths & trails through the dense park, but a ride
with your expert rickshaw driver will be a rewarding experience as he
has been trained to recognise the different species of birds.
On arrival in Bharatpur - check into hotel.
Late afternoon proceed by cycle rickshaws to the bird sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Bharatpur
At dawn, take a boat ride in the lake. This is perhaps the most enchanting
way to view bird life from up close.
Afternoon visit the bird sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Bharatpur / Delhi
Drive to Delhi.
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