Keoladeo National Park
केवलादेव राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
A UNESCO World Heritage wetland in Bharatpur. More than 370 bird species roost here in winter, making it India's most famous birdwatching destination.
The park was originally a duck-hunting reserve for the princes of Bharatpur and was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1985. It covers about 29 square kilometers. In winter it hosts large numbers of waterbirds, including bar-headed geese, painted storks and sarus cranes, and you may also spot nilgai and jackals. Motor vehicles are banned inside the park, so you can walk, rent a bicycle or take a rickshaw. Rickshaw drivers often double as birdwatching guides. Foreign visitor tickets cost about 500 rupees. The park is about 55 km from Agra, a 1.5-hour drive, and is often visited together with Fatehpur Sikri on a day trip.
Opening hours
Around 06:00–18:00 (later opening in winter)
Nearby sights
- Fatehpur Sikri
- Agra Bear Rescue Facility (Wildlife SOS)
- Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra
- Sadar Bazaar & Marble Inlay Workshops
- Soami Bagh Samadh
- Jama Masjid & Kinari Bazaar
- Agra Fort
- Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb