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The Chittor fort covers an area of 700 acres - with its soaring towers dominating its majestic fortifications + seven massive stone gates + restricted successive, narrower defense passages + a 13 km long perimeter wall with integrated circular enforcements beyond which is a 45° hill slope - successive rulers worked tirelessly to ensure that Chittorgarh fort was inaccessible and a mighty challenge for its enemies. The first Chittor fort structure is believed to have been established in the 5th century and successively fortified for at least 7-8 centuries.

Chittor Fort complex has 65 historic monuments or structures that includes 4 palace complexes, 19 main temples, 4 memorials and about 20 functional water bodies. How to reach Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

Kirti Stambh dedicated to Adimath or Rishabhnath the first Jain Tirthankar was built by a wealthy Jain merchant - Jija Bagherwala. The seven storeyed tall stambh has serene sculptures of Sri Adinatha along with many Jain saints which are surrounded by exquisite carvings of the Digambar sect. How to reach Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

The Chittorgarh Fort - the most glorious symbol of the indomitable Rajput spirit has much to offer - ornate temples elaborately covered with carvings and sculptures of celestial figures, gods, goddesses and saints. How to reach Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

You will find both hindu temples and Jain temples at the Chittorgarh Fort. How to reach Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

Hindu temples include - Kalikamata Temple (8th century) - the Kshemankari Temple (825–850) - the Kumbha Shyam Temple (1448) - the Adbuthnath Temple (15th–16th century)

Jain temples include - Sattaees Devari - Shringar Chauri (1448) - Sat Bis Devri (mid-15th century)

Plus the two tower memorials, Kirti Stambh (12th century) and Vijay Stambha (1433–1468), are Jain monuments and are visible from most locations of the fort complex.

Located right next to Kirti Stambh at Chittorgarh Fort - this artistic Digambar Jain Mandir is dedicated to Sri Mallinath who was the 19th Tirthankara. The temple also has a murti of Sri Shantinath who was the 16th Tirthankara. How to reach Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

How to reach Chittorgarh Fort by air? Which is the nearest airport to Chittorgarh Fort?
Udaipur Airport is the nearest airport to Chittorgarh Fort and is at a distance of about 110 km.

How to reach Chittorgarh Fort by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Chittorgarh Fort?
Chittaurgarh Junction - Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Chittorgarh Fort and is at a distance of about 8 km.

The best time to visit Chittorgarh Fort is from October to March.

Built on the highest point of Kumbhalgarh Fort - literally an uphill steep climb - and is definitely worth your time - is Badal Mahal or Palace in the Clouds. Built by the Rana of Mewar, Rana Fateh Singh in typical Rajput style - the palace is divided in two distinct parts namely the Zenana Mahal (for royal women) and Mardana Mahal (for royal men). The palace walls are ornate with beautiful paintings and delicately carved friezes - the Zenana mahal has exquisite lattice work or stone jalis that would enable the queens to watch important events. How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

You can catch scenic views of Aravalli Range or the sand dunes of the Thar dessert from the top of the palace.

The Vedi temple was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century for performing yagya's and rituals after the completion of the Kumbhalgarh fort. It is located near Hanuman Pol at Kumbhalgarh fort. How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

Must see 'sights' when you visit the Kumbhalgarh fort would be Kumbha palace, Badal mahal, birthplace of Maharana Pratap, and elaborately carved Hindu and Jain temples.

Special mention - do ask the local guide about the heroic story of the unwavering patriot Panna dai - her extreme sacrifice saved the crown prince Udai Singh (Maharana Prtap's father) - Panna dai did so by replacing her own son Chandan in place of the crowned prince - Chandan was brutally murdered by the prince - Udai Singhs's distant uncle Bhanbir Singh.

Did you know there are about 350+ temples within the Kumbhalgarh Fort and most are ancient Jain temples with a few Hindu temples.

You will find NeelKanth Mahadeva temple on the eastern side of the fort built during the 15th century. It is believed that Maharana Kumbha would start his day by offering prayers to the monolithic soaring shivling made out of black kasoti stone - and local folklore says that Rana was so tall that when he sat to pray his eyes were at the same level as that of the shivling. How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan, India?

The Parsvanatha Jain Temple was built in the early 16 century and is found on the eastern side.

Kumbhalgarh Fort is a Mewar fortress built on a hilltop near Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century Kumbhalgarh Fort - known to be impregnable as built on a tough landscape - has a 36 km long perimeter wall and seven fortified gateways.

According to local legend Maharana would burn massive lamps to provide light for the farmers who worked during the nights in the valley.

How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort by air? Which is the nearest airport to Kumbhalgarh Fort?
Udaipur Airport is the nearest airport to Kumbhalgarh Fort and is at a distance of about 97 km.

How to reach Kumbhalgarh Fort by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Kumbhalgarh Fort?
Falna Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Kumbhalgarh Fort and is at a distance of about 68 km.

You could also opt to reach by train via Rani Railway Station which is at a distance of about 68 km from Kumbhalgarh Fort.

The best time to visit Kumbhalgarh Fort is from October to March.

Summer in Kumbhalgarh from March to June is hot with temperature rising to around 43°C.

Winter in Kumbhalgarh from November to February is cold and temperature goes down as low as 12°C.

Many prefer to travel to Kumbhalgarh during monsoon season that is from July to September - offers moderate rainfalls.

Located atop a hill near Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore Fort is a formidable monument found within Ranthambore National Park and has withstood many sieges. Ranthambore Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. How to reach Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India?

The fortress was captured by many kings of Mewar and Ranthambore was under the direct rule of Rana Hamir Singh (1326–1364), Rana Kumbha (1433–1468) and Rana Sanga (1508–1528).

Ranthambore fort has three Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva, Ganesh and Ram built in the 12th and 13th centuries. There is also a Jain temple of Tirthankars Sumatinath and Sambhavanath.

How to reach Ranthambore Fort by air? Which is the nearest airport to Ranthambore Fort?
Jaipur Airport is the nearest airport to Ranthambore Fort and is at a distance of about 182 km.

How to reach Ranthambore Fort by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Ranthambore Fort?
Sawai Madhopur Junction - Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Ranthambore Fort and is at a distance of about 14 km.

The best time to visit Ranthambore Fort is from October to March.

Rajput Rawal Jaisal built Jaisalmer fort in the 12th century which is also known as the Sonar Quila or the Golden Fort. It is recognized globally as an UNESCO World Heritage Site within the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Jaisalmer Fort stands amidst the sandy expanse of the great Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill making the sprawling towers of its fortifications visible for many miles around. How to reach Jaisalmer Fort, Rajasthan, India?

How to reach Jaisalmer Fort by air? Which is the nearest airport to Jaisalmer Fort?
Jaisalmer Airport is connected to many cities in India and it is at a distance of about 15 km from Jaisalmer Fort.

You could also opt to reach Jailsalmer via Jodhpur Airport which is at a distance of about 283 km.

How to reach Jaisalmer Fort by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Jaisalmer Fort?
Jaisalmer Railway Station is well connected to many cities of India and is at a distance of about 3 km from Jaisalmer Fort.

The best time to visit Jaisalmer Fort is from October to March.

With a legendary past encompassing more than seven centuries the artistic Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a hill fort which was originally built by the Meenas, and later ruled by Raja Man Singh I.

Popularly also referred to as Amer or Amber Palace this opulent structure built by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century has a melange of both Hindu and Mughal styles. It is designed at four levels - you have the Diwan-e-Aam, the Diwan-e-Khas, the Sheesh Mahal and the Sukh Niwas. One is usually found spellbound by the magnificence of the palace that is made of red sandstone contrasted against white marble filled with carvings and paintings detailed by precious stones and even mirrors. How to reach Amer Fort or Amber Fort, Rajasthan, India?

The Amer palace is connected with the Jaigarh Fort by a subterranean passage that was meant to be used as an escape route in times of war.

With its many gates and cobbled paths, the Amer fort overlooks Maota Lake - and the splendor of the palace is enhanced by its breath-taking vistas especially during sunset.

How to reach Amer Fort or Amber Fort by air? Which is the nearest airport to Amer Fort?
Amer Fort is in Jaipur city - Jaipur International Airport is well connected in India and is at a distance of about 20 km from Amer Fort.

How to reach Amer Fort by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Amer Fort?
Amer Fort is located at a distance of about 14 km from Jaipur Railway Station.

The best time to visit Amer Fort - Jaipur would be in the cooler months of November to March.

Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur well known for his astronomy prowess built five Jantar Mantars - Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, Varanasi and Delhi between 1724 and 1735. The largest Jantar Mantar is in Jaipur and it is also recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The main reason to build these observatories was to compile astronomical tables and to predict the times and movements of the sun, moon and planets.

The Samrat Yantra is a stone sundial that can give the local time to an accuracy of 2 seconds. Other Yantras include - Jai Prakash Yantra, Disha Yantra, Rama Yantra, Chakra Yantra, Rashiwalay Yantra, Dingash Yantra and Utaansh Yantra. The words Jantar and Mantar (or Yantra and Mantra) mean a calculation instrument. How to reach Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Rajasthan, India?

How to reach Jantar Mantar - Jaipur by air? Which is the nearest airport to Jantar Mantar - Jaipur?
Jaipur International Airport is well connected in India and is at a distance of about 13 km from Jantar Mantar.

How to reach Jantar Mantar - Jaipur by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
Jantar Mantar is located at a distance of about 6 km from Jaipur Railway Station. Jantar Mantar is within walking distance from Jaipur City Palace.

The best time to visit Jantar Mantar - Jaipur would be in the cooler months of November to March.

Intriguing - Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary was established about 250 years ago known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and is named after Shiva temple and was a hunting ground for the Maharajas of Bharatpur. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

The famous Keoladeo National Park or  Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan, India is a man-made wetland - an avifauna sanctuary that houses thousands of birds, especially during its winter season and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Keoladeo National Park is located on the Gangetic Plain making it an unrivaled breeding site for storks, herons or cormorants - the park is an important wintering ground for vast numbers of migrant ducks.

Common waterfowl found at Keoladeo National Park include common teal, little cormorant, great cormorant, painted stork, white spoonbill, oriental ibis, ++ The sarus crane, with its spectacular courtship dance, also lives here. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Keoladeo National Park used to be a waterfowl hunting ground as thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for breeding. The reserve is a mosaic of diverse habitats including - dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps and wetlands.

Keoladeo National Park is equally rich with its mammal population - right from Leopard Cat, Fshing Cats plus Golden Jackals, Stripe Hyena and Bengal fox ++

You also find raptors like osprey, peregrine falcon, short-toed eagle, tawny eagle, spotted eagle and crested serpent eagle. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Siberian Crane at Keoladeo National Park are easy to spot - as also known as Snow Crane - both genders are distinctive - nearly snowy white, except black wing tips which are clearly seen when they are in flight - their fore-crown, face and side of head is brick red, so is their their serrated bill and they have pink legs.

Siberian Cranes are highly territorial found in small flocks and they feed almost through the day. Their heads are entirely underwater when they feed on submerged plants. They are omnivores and feed on a range of plants their roots, seeds plus prefer earthworms, fish, lemmings or voles. Studies have found that Siberian Cranes prefer animal food only when vegetation is covered by snow.

All Siberian Cranes make the long distance migration - unfortunately their numbers are drastically declining primarily due to hunting and habitat degradation - thus are a rare sight at Keoladeo National Park. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Sarus Crane at Keoladeo National Park is a social bird found mostly in pairs or small groups of 3 or 4. The tall Sarus Crane is easily distinguished due to its contrasting red head and upper neck + pale red legs.

Known to be monogamous they mate with a single partner for life. They build enormous nests with reeds and grass in natural wetlands - breed during the rainy season - and their clutch usually has 1-2 eggs, which are incubated by both parents for a period of about 4+ weeks. The young ones follow their parents from the day of birth.

Habitat loss and degradation due to draining of the wetland and conversion of land for agriculture is the main threat to the Sarus Crane in India.

Sarus Cranes forage on marshes and shallow wetlands searching for crustaceans, small vertebrate prey, insects as well as roots and tubers. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Painted Storks at Keoladeo National Park enjoy feeding in groups or flocks that range from 5 to 50 commonly found in shallow wetlands along lakes or rivers.

Painted Storks are waders - they do so to stir the water with their feet to flush out the hiding out small fish or frogs. They immerse their beaks which are half open and sweep it side to side till they sense their prey and snap it up as soon as they touch it. Once fed they can literally stand still on the bank or shore for long a long time.

The adult Painted Storks have pink legs and typically fly with their neck as well as their head drooped almost at or below their belly level. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Wood Sandpiper at Keoladeo National Park is a thrush-sized, tail-bobbing wader with a short fine bill, white belly, a brown back with pale spotting and pale yellowish legs.

Wood Sandpiper forage by probing wet mud or shallow water predominantly preying on insects. They either builds nests on the ground or may use an abandoned old nest are found to lay four pale green eggs usually between March and May.

Wood Sandpiper young or adults are known to potentially cross distances of 2000–4000+ km in one non-stop flight. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Verditer Flycatcher at Keoladeo National Park a (Eumyias thalassinus) species that is distinctive with a vivid turquoise blue shade - found usually perched upright in hill forests and forest edges predominantly feeding on insects and their larvae, bees and wasps. During the egg laying phase the female Flycatcher hunt for calcium rich prey like snails and woodlice. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Spotted Owlet at Keoladeo National Park is a greyish-brown stocky bird streaked with white spots - it has distinctive white eyebrows and neckband too.

Spotted Owlets are nocturnal though it may not be uncommon to sight them during the day. Perched in a tree it preys on insects bats, toads, small snakes and eats even scorpions.

Spotted Owlets have a loud and a harsh call that you may hear when it is active at dawn or dusk. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Red Wattled Lapwing at Keoladeo National Park is a large plover and a wader with a characteristic loud alarm call that indicates human or animal movements.

Red Wattled Lapwings are seen in pairs or small flocks that are not far from water - and being ground birds they are incapable of perching.

Lapwings feed during the day and at times in the night - their diet includes a snails, invertebrates and many insects. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Parrots at Keoladeo National Park - are commonly found nesting in tree hollows or cavities and typically lay white eggs from which hatch altricial young parrots [Altricial species are the ones whose young ones are incapable of moving around on their own soon after hatching or being born.)

Parrots have a curved bill, strong legs and clawed feet. While most Parrots have a primary vivid colore you also find species that have multiple vibrant colors.

Whilst they feed on flower buds, fruits, pollen, nectar, berries - most Parrots actually enjoy seeds - and their powerful bill has evolved enough to crack open hard seeds as well as remove the poisonous seed coat. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

The Eurasian Golden Oriole at Keoladeo National Park known simply as the Golden Oriole - and are found pick insects out of crevices - they also feed on fruits making them omnivores.

The build a deep cup-shaped nest high in the tree - and the nest held tight by plant fibres and lined with fine grass, feathers and wool. Their clutch commonly consists of 3 to 5 eggs. The eggs hatch after about 16+ days and the young birds are fed by both parents. Their clutch is seldom lost to predators as both the parents vigorously defend their nest. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Indian Spot-billed Duck at Keoladeo National Park is so named as it has a characteristic red spot at the base of a yellow tipped bill.

Its easy to spot them from a distance due to their distinct white tertials that form a stripe on the side when dabbling in fresh water lakes.

Spot-billed Duck hides its nests within vegetation near water bodies and have chicks that are black with a yellow back. They feed on snails, worms, insect larvae as well as plants - they also prefer rice when walking around cultivated fields. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Greyleg Geese at Keoladeo National Park - is a large bird with mottled grey white plumage, a short orange beak and pink legs.

Greylag Geese normally mate for life and build nest on the ground amongst vegetation. They are also known to have both homosexual as well as heterosexual partners.

Greylag Geese prefer being herbivorous and are usually eating all the time on young actively growing grasses - plus berries + water plants like duckweed or sweetgrass. They are also known to feed on mollusks, crustaceans, small fish and amphibians. Its not uncommon to find them grazing with sheep or cows and in winter they occupy semi-aquatic habitats. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Ruddy Shelducks at Keoladeo National Park are also known as Brahminy Duck in India. They have a orange-brown body plumage - usually found in pairs or small flocks near water-bodies or reservoirs, lakes and rivers. They commonly build a nest in a crevice or hole in a tree or rocks - and both parents believed to be paired for life, look after their young ones.

Ruddy Shelducks are migratory birds predominantly nocturnal and omnivores - so feed on both young shoots of plants, grain, water plants plus aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. Ruddy Shelduck dabbles in the shallow water and on land it forages on foliage. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

The Lesser Whistling Duck at Keoladeo National Park is also known as Indian Whistling Duck or Lesser Whistling Teal.

Usually gregarious by nature Lesser Whistling Ducks are nocturnal feeders and found in flocks during daytime mostly in lakes and fresh water wetlands. They usually feed on water plants, small fish, mollusks, worms and if around paddy fields than they also feed on rice grains.

Known in India also as Sili and Silhahi - Lesser Whistling Ducks sometimes build their nest in the hollow of a tree. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Egyptian Vulture at Keoladeo National Park is known by many interesting names - one being Pharaoh's Chicken and the other a White Scavenger Vulture.

The Egyptian Vulture is commonly found solo or in pairs either soaring high with other birds of prey, or perched on the ground or atop a rock.

It has distinctive wedge-shaped tail and being an opportunist it preys on small mammals, birds, reptiles, bird eggs and insects hidden in dung - though commonly feed mainly on carrion or decaying flesh.

A riveting note is that Egyptian vultures roll up wool around twigs for building their nests - and are known to use pebbles as a hammer to break bird eggs.

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Common Hoopoe Upupa at Keoladeo National Park - are notable for their distinctive crown of colorful feathers. Hoopoe's enjoy sun bathing where they seem to almost preen spreading out their wings - they are also known to enjoy dust and sand baths.

Hoopoe predominantly feed on crickets, locusts, beetles, earwigs, cicadas, bugs, ants and at times eat smaller reptiles, frogs, seeds and berries.

Its common foraging style is to stride around on flat ground or in a pile of leaves - pause and probe with its bill that detects and digs out pupa, larvae, crickets and insects from the ground.

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

The Common Snipe at Keoladeo National Park is a pudgy wader and typically found in marshes and wet meadows.

Common Snipe is a shy bird with short legs and their body is mottled brown with an intricate pattern of usually 3 long Buffy streaks down their back and a striped head - that helps it conceal itself around vegetation.

Mostly inconspicuous, Common Snipes usually forage in soft mud or wood stumps - it starts by probing with its very long bill and picking up food by sight preferring to eat insects, earthworms and plant material. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Common Kingfisher at Keoladeo National Park - is typically a sparrow-sized bird with short tail and a large head. It has blue upperparts, orange underparts and a long bill. Note their color hues vary depending on their geographic location. The female Kingfisher is almost similar to the male in its appearance except that her lower mandible (jaw) is orange-red with a black tip

Common Kingfisher feeds mainly on fish (minnows, sticklebacks, small roach or trout) - they have special vision that enables them to spot their prey under water - usually perched on a branch it catches its prey by diving in - it plunges swiftly and steeply down to seize its prey.

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Indian Rollers at Keoladeo National Park are best known for their distinctive aerobatic displays - one is talking about 'male Indian Rollers' especially during the breeding season.

A brilliantly colored stocky bird with a brownish breast - whereas its crown, belly and vent are in various shades of blue. Its tail is sky blue and the central feathers are dull green.

Rollers at times are perched really high - have varied tastes - they feed on grasshoppers, crickets, spiders, scorpions, small snakes and amphibians. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Citrine Wagtail at Keoladeo National Park - its a slender songbird who constantly wags its tail and is usually found in wet meadows. [SongBirds include about 5000 or so bird species who have  a well-developed vocal organ that produces an elaborate bird song.]

Breeding male Citrine Wagtail have a spectacular bright yellow head with contrasting body colors - black collar and gray back.

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Indian roofed turtle at Keoladeo National Park is usually found in quiet streams, canals, ponds or man-made water tanks. It is easy to spot turtles in the morning as they enjoy basking in the early morning sun.

Keoladeo National Park houses seven species of turtles out of the ten species of turtles found in Rajasthan - it is common to find the skipper frog and the bullfrog in the wetlands. You may easily catch a python or two basking in the sun and the park also has venomous snakes such as krait, cobra and russell’s viper. 

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Keoladeo National Park near Agra, located in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. How to reach Keoladeo National Park?

Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, India is a Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

How to reach Keoladeo National Park by air? Which is the nearest airport to Keoladeo National Park ?
You could reach Keoladeo National Park by air either by traveling to Delhi or Jaipur. Nearest airport is Agra Airport but it has very limited connectivity.
Distance between Delhi International Airport to Keoladeo National Park is about 211 km.
Distance between Jaipur International Airport to Keoladeo National Park is about 188 km.

How to reach Keoladeo National Park by train? Which is the nearest railway station to Keoladeo National Park ?
Bharatpur railway station is the nearest to Keoladeo National Park and it is at a distance of about 5.5 km.

How to reach Keoladeo National Park by road?
Game driving to Keoladeo National Park - seems like a short drive of less than 1-4 hours…
Distance between Agra and Keoladeo National Park is 56 km
Distance between Mathura and Keoladeo National Park is 44 km
Distance between Jaipur and Keoladeo National Park is 183 km
Distance between Delhi and Keoladeo National Park is 223 km

The best time to visit Keoladeo National Park (okd name Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) is through the year - if you prefer opting for the cooler months than between November to February is ideal time to travel to Keoladeo National Park.