Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary And Taj Mahal: Visiting India’S Largest Bird Sanctuary During Taj Mahal Trip

Our driver will pick you from the airport. After that, take the Delhi Agra Yamuna Expressway to reach Agra. The Delhi Agra Yamuna Expressway is one of the best expressway in India and would take you to Agra India in around 5 – 6 hours. It is about 250 km or 155 miles.
By the time you would reach Agra India, it would be post lunch time. Then you can check-in to the hotel.

Before sunset, visit the Mehtab Bagh of Agra India. As you would notice, this crescent-shaped garden is built along the River Yamuna on the opposite bank of the Taj Mahal. Due to its location it is considered to be the ultimate spot for viewing the the Taj Mahal during sunset.

Late in the evening you may return back to Mehtab Bagh to catch the sight of the Taj Mahal. This is one of the most gorgeous sight. With the river Yamuna between the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh, the stunning reflection of the Taj Mahal makes the moment worth dying for. Stay for about 3-40 mins or may be more. You could have also gone to see the light and sound show at Fort Agra, but the view of the Taj Mahal at night in Agra might be a better option.

Check-out from the hotel , proceed towards the Keoladeo National Park. The Keoladeo National Park is the biggest and most famous bird sanctuary, providing the hunting ground for the kings of bygone days.  Agra to Keoladeo National Park is about 55 km or 35 miles  and takes about 1-2 hours. 

We would suggest you to start as early as possible. Thus, you can reach the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary early morning, when the birds start their day and the crowd is less.

On reaching Keoladeo National Park, a certified guide, who will take you around the place, will greet you. As you go past the trees and the marshy land, you will witness different migratory birds which are found in huge numbers here. It is due to Keoladeo National Park strategic position on the north-south avian route of India that you will find so many migratory birds. The Keoladeo National Park is a feast to your eyes and ears. The colourful birds and their tweets are bound to make your experience a memorable one.

You can spend the whole in Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. However, if you reach very early, you might be done around the lunch time. In that case, you can return to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri has a long history associated with the Mughal Rule in India. Especially the great emperor Akbar made it his capital. There are some gorgeous architectures that you might want to see. It lies between the Keoladeo Wildlife Sanctuary of Bharatpur and Agra. 

Today before breakfast, you can visit the Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal: It is a Mughal mausoleum of white marble with phenomenal beauty. When it’s relatively quiet and less crowded early in the morning, you should visit this place. Thus, you will experience its ethereal beauty.

After the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel for breakfast. Check-out from the hotel and visit the Agra Fort.

The Agra Fort is a massive fort, which was the royal residence of Mughal emperors. This red coloured huge fort is also known as Lal Quila for the red sandstone. In fact, it was the capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for a few years in the 16th century. It is also a symbol of power and strength which stands today in full glory.

After that, you may proceed towards Delhi. Drop in at Delhi airport or hotel.

Visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, also known as Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary or Ghana Bird Sanctuary or Keoladeo Wildlife Sanctuary. Get mesmerized by the Birds in Keoladeo National Park.