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Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary
Created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century by diverting water from an irrigation canal in Bharatpur (Rajasthan). It is just 175 kms and 4 ½ hrs Drive from New Delhi. Keoladeo Ghana is renowned for its World - Heritage - listed Bird Sanctuary - The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a marshy area, stretching over 29 sq km of kadam forests, grasslands and shallow lakes. Keoladeo Ghana harbors some of India’s richest birdlife more than 400 species of birds have been recorded in this 11 sq mile reserve. One would normally see the Painted Stock, Egret Pelican, Ibis, Cormorant, Grey & White Heron, Siberian Crane’s and Purple Moorhens. Besides, these bird watchers can get a glimpse of exotic migrant birds from Siberia, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet & China.
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