Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Keoladeo National Park
Rajasthan (Bharatpur)
A small, man-made wetland near Bharatpur that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is best explored on foot, by bicycle or by cycle-rickshaw. Painted storks and other waterbirds nest here after the monsoon, and in winter the marshes fill with ducks, geese and raptors from Central Asia.
Highlights
- Nesting painted storks and herons (August to October)
- Winter ducks, geese and eagles
- Explore by bicycle or rickshaw
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Keoladeo National Park?
- Top wildlife targets in Keoladeo National Park include Painted Stork, Sarus Crane, Spot-billed Pelican, Steppe Eagle, Indian Rock Python, Nilgai and Indian Roller. Highlights: Nesting painted storks and herons (August to October).
- Where is Keoladeo National Park?
- Keoladeo National Park is in Rajasthan (Bharatpur), India (about 27.17°, 77.52°).
- What are the highlights of Keoladeo National Park?
- Nesting painted storks and herons (August to October), Winter ducks, geese and eagles and Explore by bicycle or rickshaw.
- Are there trip reports for Keoladeo National Park?
- Yes: Gujarat and Agra in 2007: dolphins, wild asses, lions and hyenas, a mammal-watching trip report.