Palace on Wheels Bharatpur Tour : A Peek into the Exotic Wildlife

The Palace on Wheels is awarded as the fourth best luxury train in the world. The luxury train explores the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on the 7th day of the sightseeing trip. Palace on Wheels is equipped with multi-cuisine restaurants, health and wellness spa, luxuriously designed guest cabins and a lounge bar.

Palace on Wheels Train

The train covers the destinations of Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Sawai Madhopur, Udaipur and Bharatpur. The Palace on Wheels Bharatpur Tour peeks into the wildlife of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Keoladeo Ghana National Park.The other major attractions of the Bharatpur tour include Lohagrah Fort, Government Museum, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj, Deeg and The Palace. Amongst them, The Lohagrah Fort is the most visited attraction in Bharatpur and faced many British attacks. The fort also houses for three palaces that are Mahal Khas, Kothi and Mahal. While The Palace is the historical marvel of both Rajput and Mughal architecture.

Palace on wheels Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

One of the best and the prime destination covered by Palace on Wheels is Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Located 55 kms ahead of Agra, Bharatpur is famous all over the world for its prime attraction- Keoladeo Ghana National Park. Rare Siberian cranes migrate to this national park in order to spend the winter season in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.This national park, a world heritage site by UNESCO,  is spread over an area of 12 square miles and is affluent with a large avian variety. The park has swamps, wet prairies, dry savanna and complex woodlands. This exotic national park has 370 types of birds of which 115 are migrants that comes from Western China, Siberia and Asia. Watching these beautiful birds is altogether an ultimate experience. Mallards, geese, storks, teals, black headed Ibis, sparrows and ducks are found here in large numbers. In short, tour will give you a unique experience.

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Tour aboard Palace on Wheels for Wildlife Excursion

Spanning over a whopping 3,42,000 square kilometers, in the northwestern part of the country, Rajasthan is not only the largest state in India  but also attracts a sizeable chunk of overseas travelers. One of the most popular ways to explore the diversity of this region is to travel on board Palace on Wheels. When it comes to Rajasthan tours, the popular tourist attractions are forts, palaces, lakes, sand dunes and wildlife. The state is home an array of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. 

Palace on Wheels Train

During the 8 days and 7 night journey on board Palace on Wheels, the luxury train encompasses the former princely states of Rajasthan along with a stopover in Agra. The two destinations covered by the Palace on Wheels train- Sawai Madhopur and Bharatpur- are mainly visited for wildlife excursion. While Sawai Madhopur is home to Ranthambore National Park, Bharatpur is famous for Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a UNESCO  World Heritage Site and bird sanctuary.

Spotted Deer in Ranthambore National Park

These national parks teem with an array of flora and fauna species including some highly elusive and endangered animal species such as Royal Bengal Tiger and Siberian Crane. Lets have a look what these  wildlife sanctuaries have to offer to its clientele.

Ranthambore National Park 

Royal Bengal Tigers - Ranthambore National Park

Nestled at the junction of Aravali and Vindhya mountain ranges, Ranthambore National Park, spanning over an area of 320 square kilometers, is mainly visited for its large population of Bengal Tigers. Besides Royal Bengal Tigers, the park has more than 200 species of birds and various herbivorous, carnivorous and omnivorous animals. The park is dotted with steep rocky hills and a 10th century Ranthambore fort at a height of 700 meters above the sea level. The fort is home to three temples , built with red Karauali stones and dedicated to Shiva, Ganesha and Ramlalji.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary 

Siberian Crane at Keoladeo National Park

Emblazoned as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, is named after an ancient Shiva temple located at the center of the park. It is an absolute heaven for bird watchers and ornithologists. The bird sanctuary is home to  more than 336 bird species, out of which 117 migrate from China and Siberia.

Cycle Safaris in the Keoladeo National Park

Palace on Wheels let you explore the Ranthambore National Park and the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in the first half of the 3rd and the 7th day sightseeing trip. This luxury train is a virtual five star hotel equipped with luxuriously designed guest cabins, multi cuisine restaurants, a lounge bar and well equipped spa.

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