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Keoladeo
Ghana Bird Sanctuary |
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Distance : 5km south of Bharatpur
Area : 29 sq km
Population : 16,46,501 (humans)
Temperature : Ranges from 49 ºC to 2 ºC
Rainfall : 650mm |
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The Keoladeo Ghana Bird
Sanctuary was initially created by Maharaja Suraj
Mal, because he had some great ideas – not of
conservation, but of the possibility of a constant
supply of waterfowl for the royal dining table. At
that time, it used to be a scrubby depression of
land, seasonally enlivened by ephemeral ponds of
water following the monsoons. |
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Four species of crane
visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, including the
famous Siberian crane, but the Sarus crane is
resident. A large grey bird with a red head and
nearly as tall as a man, the Sarus crane is much
venerated as a symbol of marital bliss in India.
Sarus cranes pair for life, and locals believe that
if one dies, the other will die of a broken heart. |
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Agra |
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Agra is the one of the
prominent destinations of the World Tourism map
with three heritage monuments -The Taj Mahal,
Fatehpur Sikri & Red Fort. It is more just a
dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is
a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious
philosphies that have enriched mankind and
shaped humen thought over centuries. Agra is
famous for handicrafts products such as
Inley work on Marvel, Leather work,Footwear,
Brasswear, Carpets, Jwellery, Zari and
Embroidery work. |
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Mathura |
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Mathura widely known as
birth place of lord Krishna is located on the
western bank of river Yamuna at latitude
27degree 41 Minute N and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E.
It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north
west of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. For
about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and
civilization . Held in sanctity by the Buddhists,
Jain and Brahmanical faith alike, it has a long and
chequered history. One of the Sapta Mahapuris, it
was ruled in turns by the kings of Solar and Lunar
dynasties and became a center of three Cultures
India Indo-Scythian and Hellenstic. For are creation
Mathura is the Athens of India. The great school of
sculpture known as Mathura school of Art flourished
here for 1200 Years. |
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Deeg |
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Location : 34 km from Bharatpur in
Rajasthan, India.
Built By : Badan Singh in 1722 AD
Famous For : Deeg Fort
Other Highlights : Magnificent Palaces and
Mughal Gardens
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Deeg,
36 km north of Bharatpur, is a small town yet to be
explored. Very few travellers ever make it to Deeg,
if on a way to the famous sanctuary, but this small
town with its exquisite fortifications, impressive
palaces and busy market makes an excellent excursion
tour, much more interesting than Bharatpur (save the
bird park) itself. Take up Deeg Tourism in Bharatpur
which is an easy day trip from Agra, the trivial
town of Deeg is best known for its well-preserved
palaces and an elegantly manicured Mughal Garden.
Visit Deeg during the three-day fair held in the
month of September, when the Deeg fort is decorated
like a newly wed bride. Enjoy a holiday in the rural
destination of Deeg to enjoy the rural culture and
heritage |
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