Rajasthan - culture, religion, and birds!
Rajasthan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The state, easily accessible from Delhi, is rich in cultural and religious heritage and full of fascinating monuments, museums and historical buildings to visit. But the province is also rich in natural resources, containing 6 National Parks, including world-renown bird sanctuary Keoladeo Ghana located near Bharatpur in the southeast of the province.
Keoladeo National Park Resources
Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, was declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. We visited the park on 7 and 8 March, 2006. We saw a lot of wildlife, including many different species of birds, plus wild dogs, deer, snakes, and more.
The park is an important bird sanctuary. The wetlands host many transitory birds during their migration, as well as several impressive heronries where hundreds of water birds raise their young during the breeding season.
The park is an important bird sanctuary. The wetlands host many transitory birds during their migration, as well as several impressive heronries where hundreds of water birds raise their young during the breeding season.
- Wikipedia article
- Wikipedia's article on Keoladeo National Park includes historical background and information.
- Birding in Keoladeo
- Our blog article including photos of a birding excursion to Keoladeo National Park in March 2006.
Biking is a great way to explore Keoladeo
Blog posts about Keoladeo National Park
- Keoladeo National Park Photo, India Wallpaper -- National ...
- See a photo of openbill storks nesting in Keoladeo National Park in India by James P. Blair and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
- Birds and Bees: Keoladeo, Bharatpur
- Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary is a 28.73 sq km lake and wetland; artificially created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century to shoot wild fowl. Now, no longer wet following 3 long years of drought, it still retains some birds ...
- Keoladeo National Park, India
- NewsBlotter - National Geographic Photo of the Day - This Month in Photo of the Day: Most Popular Photos From 2009 Openbill storks, a bird indigenous to the region, nest in the trees by the marshes of the Keoladeo National Park in the ...
- Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan (Keoladeo National Park)
- Welcome to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan. Spread over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the sanctuary. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird ...
Painted Stork in Keoladeo
Rajasthan Guide Books
Prepare for your birding holiday in Rajasthan, India with these general travel guidebooks for the region.
The Rough Guide to Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
Amazon Price: $16.31 (as of 01/03/2010) 
Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra (Regional Guide)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 01/03/2010)
Rajasthan, 3rd (Footprint - Travel Guides)
Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 01/03/2010)
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (Eyewitness Travel Guide)
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 01/03/2010)
Ranthambore National Park Resources
- Wikpedia entry
- Wikipedia's article on Ranthambore includes general info and history.
- A visit to Ranthambore
- Our blog article about our visit to Ranthambore in March 2006. Includes photos of our safaris and details about our tiger sighting!
Flickr photos from Ranthambore National Park
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Blog posts about Ranthambore National Park
- From Jaipur to Ranthambore and tigers - Ranthambore National Park ...
- Hotel The Pugmark Ranthambore National Park Khilchipur, Ranthambore Road . . Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India 1 reviews; Rtdc Hotel Vinayak Ranthambore National Park Ranthambhore National Park Road Ranthambore ...
- Ranthambore Tours | Ranthambore National Park | Ranthambhore Safari
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- The Should Call it a Deer Reserve - Ranthambore National Park ...
- Raj Palace Ranthambhore Sawai Madhopur Ranthambhore Road Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India 5 reviews; The Sawai Madhopur Lodge Ranthambore National Park Road Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India 19 reviews; The Tiger Villa Sawai Madhopur ...
- Unseen Rajasthan: Unseen Rajasthan Exclusive-Ranthambore
- The oldest settlement in the area near Sawai Madhopur was around the Ranthambhore fort. The exact origin of the Ranthambore fort is still disputed but it is generally accepted that there was a settlement at the site of the Fort, ...
Up close & personal with a Rufous Treepie
Rajasthan Videos
Get a feel for what your trip will be like by watching these videos about traveling in Rajasthan, India. From a tour of Keoladeo to general travel tip videos, these are a great way to get into the Rajasthan mindset before you travel!
Nature Parks KEOLADEO GHANA Rajasthan / India
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
7 Days RAJASTHAN India
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Rajasthan and Taj Mahal
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 2 - Episode 5: India (Rajasthan)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Sariska National Park Resources
- Wikipedia article
- Wikipedia's article about Sariska National Park.
- www.sariskanationalpark.com
- A commercial site with lots of information from Garhwal Himalayan Expedition.
Blog posts about Sariska National Park
- adventure quests
- ... its world famous Wildlife Sanctuaries and home Parks. A wide diversity of flora again fauna is present here. Ranthambhor National Park, Sariska National Park and Ghana National Park are the must-see wildlife destinations of the state.
- Kingfisher at Sariska National Park on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
- Kingfisher at Sariska National Park.
- Sariska National Park on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
- Sariska National Park. ... Sariska National Park. Sariska National Park by Himmat Rathore. To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. ...
- Sariska National Park: Wildlife to Treasure
- Article from Travel Articles From Articles Abroad and entitled Sariska National Park: Wildlife to Treasure - By Dave Text.
Desert National Park Resources
- Wikipedia article
- Wikipedia's entry on Desert National Park.
Gift ideas for die-hard birders and birdwatchers
T-shirts, hats and more!
Here are some great t-shirts to wear on your birding trip to Rajasthan.
Through Rain or Sleet... I Bird Light T-Shirt
Birding is a hobby to be enjoyed in all weather & all times of day or night.
Price: 23.00
Peace Love Bird Jr. Ringer T-Shirt
Three iconic images make up our Peace Love Bird design.
Price: 25.00
Lucky Birding Shirt (Tan Text) Dark T-Shirt
Bring along this good luck charm to India & increase your lifelist!
Price: 28.00
Lifelist Club - 500 Light T-Shirt
Commemorate 500 lifelist birds with this medallion-style design.
Price: 23.00
Rajasthani Parakeet Women's V-Neck Dark T-Shirt
A unique t-shirt with a Rose-ringed Parakeet. A fun souvenir of Rajasthan.
Price: 30.00
Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary Resources
- Wikipedia article
- Wikipedia's entry includes which flora and fauna can be found in the sanctuary.
Blog posts about Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
- The oldest part of the Mount Abu mountain ranges is the Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary which offer not only some of the best view points for sightseeing but also a vast display of plant and animal life. It's a narrow park not more than ...
- Interesting Places to See in Mount Abu – the Only Hill Station of ...
- Besides these there are many more interesting places to see in Mount Abu such as Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Museum & Art Gallery, Achalgarh Fort, Trevor's Tank, Maharaja Jaipur Palace, etc. There are a number of luxury hotels in ...
- Enjoy Rajasthan Tour in a Delightful Way | Pune News, Blogs, Jobs ...
- Some of the must visit wildlife sanctuaries of this royal state are Ranthambore National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Desert National Park, Mount Abu wildlife Sanctuary, etc. These famous wildlife parks house varied wildlife species, ...
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
- Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is very rich in flora and fauna. The flora of the sanctuary consists about 112 plant families with 449 genera and 820 species. Out of which, 663 species are dicots while 157 species are monocots. ...
India Bird Guides
The travel books are handy for the logistics of your trip, but if you're going to look for birds on your Rajasthan trip, you'll really need one of these: an Indian Bird Guide book! Here are some top picks from Amazon.
Birds of Northern India (Princeton Field Guides)
Amazon Price: $25.55 (as of 01/03/2010)
Pocket Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (Helm Field Guides)
Amazon Price: $41.34 (as of 01/03/2010)
A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Amazon Price: $50.00 (as of 01/03/2010)
Birds of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 01/03/2010)
Nagarhole National Park Resources
- Wikipedia article
- Wikipedia's entry on Nagarhole National Park.
Blog posts about Nagarhole National Park
- Come Experience The Wild At Nagarhole National Park
- Nagarhole National Park is as intriguing as its name, it literally means snake like streams flowing through a land. This place is officially known as Rajiv Gandhi National park so avoid any confusion with the names. ...
- Adventure Vacation, Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary: Wildlife ...
- Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary in South India, with its abundant elephants, bison and tigers, is an ideal destination for safari travel and adventure holidays.
- is back. Thaliparamba, Irrity, Kottiyoor, Mananthavady, Nagarhole ...
- is back. Thaliparamba, Irrity, Kottiyoor, Mananthavady, Nagarhole, Mysore, Bangalore. Supermarket Musical http://bit.ly/z5Yi7.
- is back. Thaliparamba, Irrity, Kottiyoor, Mananthavady, Nagarhole ...
- is back. Thaliparamba, Irrity, Kottiyoor, Mananthavady, Nagarhole, Mysore, Bangalore.
Flickr photos from Nagarhole National Park
Bird photos from this National Park in India
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