If you want to spend your holiday with feathered species that come as far as from Siberia, a tour to Bharatpur is an ideal thing to do. Not very far from Agra, Bharatpur is at a distance of 55 kilometres from the City of Taj Mahal. Bharatpur is well known for the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is famous for its avian inhabitants. The park is also known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary and is spread over an area of 28 square kilometres.

The sanctuary, which is a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub and grass is home to more than 400 species of birds. Bharatpur is only about 175 kilometres from New Delhi and is on the Agra-Jaipur road. Bharatpur is a bird watcher's paradise and every year many tourists visit the sanctuary. The park is both a Ramsar and World Heritage Site. Travel and tour Bharatpur with Vacations India.

Bharatpur is one of the best birding areas in India. With paved walkways one can also take a bicycle and explore the sanctuary. You can easily watch at least 150 species of birds in a single day. Bharatpur bird sanctuary is not only about its Siberian guests but you can also see rare species like Solitary Lapwing, Indian Courser, Imperial, Greater and Indian spoted Eagles, Dalmatian Pelicans, Dusky Eagle Owls, Painted and Asian Openbill Storks, Sarus and Demoiselle Cranes. There are more than 20 species of ducks, water seeking birds and innumerable waders and raptors that make the Bharatpur bird sanctuary a bird watcher's paradise. November to March is considered to be the best season to visit the sanctuary.

Besides the bird sanctuary, you can also tour Bharatpur, which has many tourist attractions. Lohagarh Fort built in the 18th century is one interesting tourist place that you can visit. Even after many British attacks the fort sustained itself. Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur had conceived and designed the fort. You can also visit the Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas inside the Lohagarh Fort. The palaces give a sneak preview of the opulent style of living of the royalty.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are two imposing towers that were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to as a symbol of his victories over the Mughals and British respectively. These two towers out of eight are the only towers that still stand tall today.
You can also tour to Bharatpur Palace that was once the residence of the royalty in Bharatpur.

If you are interested in knowing about the ancient heritage of the region, Government Museum is the place where you should head. The museum has a rich collection of carved sculpture and ancient inscriptions. The collection at the museum is just a reflection of the rich ancient heritage of the region. Bharatpur's proximity to Taj Mahal has added to its popularity. Most tourists traveling to Agra also tour Bharatpur. Spend your holidays touring Bharatpur, Agra and Jaipur with Vacations India.