Keoladeo National Park

The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that sees thousands of rare and highly endangered birds such as the Siberian Crane come here during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to have made the National Park their home.

The sanctuary was created 250 years ago and is named after a Keoladeo (Shiva) temple within its boundaries. The park was a hunting ground for the maharajas of Bharatpur, a tradition dating back to 1850, and duck shoots were organised yearly in honor of the British viceroys. It was declared a protected sanctuary in 1971. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.

sunrise near a lake in the keoladeo national reserve

colony of painted storks in keoladeo national reserve, rajasthan

huge indian python moving along the ground

feral cows in keoladeo national park a real threat for wildlife

huge lake in keoladeo national reserve

indian monitor lizard seen at keoladeo national park, rajasthan

exotic bird species found at keoladeo national park, rajasthan

common rhesus monkey of india

being feed outside temple to Hanuman

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