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Keoladeo National Park, Agra |
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One of the richest natural reserves in the state of Rajasthan, Keoladeo National Park, Agra is also close to the historic Taj Mahal. An amazing stretch of green marshlands,the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is not only famous for its rich stock of wild animals and birds but is also a perfect escape from the
city's bustle. With a perfectly serene ambiance, the fascinating Keoladeo National Park is one of the best Places to Visit near Agra. With its proximity to all major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur or Agra,there is no dearth of commuting medium to this coveted national park. Agra Holidays which necessarily means visiting the Taj Mahal,remains almost incomplete without a safari at the Keoladeo National Park, Agra .
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One of the World Heritage Sites, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park spreads over an area of 29 square kilometers and has more than 350 species of birds apart from the wild variety of mammals and reptiles. Located on the Jaipur highway the national reserve is just a 2 hours journey from Agra. While many of India's parks have been developed from the hunting preserves of princely India, the Keoladeo National Park, Agra is the only one which was created by a maharajah and was the hunting preserve of the Bharatpur royalty.
The Bharatpur Lake is one of the greatest attractions inside the Keoladeo National Park happening to be one of the best wetlands in the world. All the 27 species of mammals, amphibians,reptile and fishes apart from the Avian population is protected here and hunting is strictly prohibited in the Keoladeo National Park, Agra .
Apart from its unparalleled foliage and fauna,there are also other attractions in and around the Keoladeo National Park, Agra which includes the Bharatpur Govenment Museum ,Bharatpur Palace, Lohagarh Fort and the Deeg Palace. Although the Keoladeo National Park remains open all year round,the best time to drape yourself in the beauty of the place is between August to November.
Browse through agra-and-hotels.com to get more information about enjoying a great trip to Agra.
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