The sanctuary was given the status of a national park on 10th March 1982. In December 1985, UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site. Presently, Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary of Rajasthan, spread over an area of 29 sq km, claims the distinction of being one of the chief breeding and feeding grounds for the birds in the world. The best time to visit the sanctuary is from August to November, for watching resident breeding birds and from October to February, for watching migrant birds.
Flora
A major portion of the landscape of Keoladeo Ghana National Park is
comprised of scrublands and grasslands. One can also find marshes in a
significant area of the park. Then, there is wide plantation of acacias,
which was done under an afforestation program. Bird Species
More than 300 species of birds can be seen at the Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary of India, both resident as well as migratory. The popular migratory birds include Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc.
Wildlife
The animals found commonly at Keoladeo Ghana Wildlife Sanctuary of Rajasthan are Jackal, Hyena, Fishing Cat, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck and Wild Boar.
Nearby Attractions
The following monuments situated nearby Keoladeo Ghana are worth seeing:
