The perfect perchfor Keoladeo
- Bharatpur, Rajasthan
- 39 rooms
- At the gate of Keoladeo
- 1:50 film
A family-run lodge of 39 rooms on Bird Sanctuary Road, a stone’s throw from the park entrance, run by naturalists who were born beside the park and have given their lives to it and its wildlife.
- 39
- 350+
- 29 km²
- 200 m
- Sarus Crane
- Painted Stork
- Bar-headed Goose
- Eurasian Spoonbill
- Black-necked Stork
- Dusky Eagle-Owl
- Oriental Darter
- Purple Heron
- Siberian Crane
- Demoiselle Crane
- Greater Spotted Eagle
- Pheasant-tailed Jacana
- Bluethroat
- Asian Openbill
- Dalmatian Pelican
- Indian Roller
- Spotted Owlet
- Greylag Goose
- Baya Weaver
- Common Kingfisher
Welcome to The Birder’s Inn
On account of the sheer diversity and richness of its bird life, Bharatpur’s Keoladeo National Park, all of 29 km², has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. For those who want to explore its natural beauty, The Birder’s Inn is the perfect perch.
Located a mere stone’s throw from the entrance to the park, the privately owned lodge offers 39 spacious rooms and a garden populated with fruit trees that attract various garden birds. You have all the necessary modern comforts like air-conditioning, hot and cold running water; there is a multi-cuisine restaurant & grill that serves a delectable variety of dishes.
The Birder’s Inn is run by some of the best local naturalists; people who were born near the park, have visited it since childhood and have given their whole lives to it and its wildlife. Share in their experiences and insights to make your visit truly worthwhile. Attention to detail, constant updates and personalised service ensure a relaxed stay, leaving you free to explore Bharatpur’s wilderness.
So when a pair of Sarus Cranes, the tallest flying birds in the world, trumpet their duet across the marshes at dawn, chances are you’ll be there to hear it.
The Legacy of Tirath Singh Sikarwar
The story of The Birder’s Inn is the story of one man’s love for nature, his connection with Bharatpur, his belief in hard work, and his dream of creating a place where people could experience the wilderness of this remarkable region with warmth and authenticity.
In 1995 he built the first four rooms, in 1998 he gave the lodge its name, and room by room it grew into the 39 rooms of today. Tragically, Tirath passed away on the 28th of August 2026, and his family is proud to carry on his legacy.
39 rooms around a garden of fruit trees
The Birder’s Inn in Bharatpur offers ideal accommodation amidst nature’s elegance. The 39 rooms are exquisitely designed and furnished to provide a restful and quiet ambiance. We strive to give our guests the comfort and ease of a jungle lodge close to nature, with exclusive service by our warm and cordial staff that feels like home.
- 19Deluxe rooms
- 7Superior rooms
- 5Interconnecting rooms
- 8Family rooms
Gracious, unobtrusive hospitality
When you leave, it is the memories of an enriching wildlife trip and the gracious, unobtrusive hospitality that you take away with you.
Thousands of kilometres, to a 29 km² marsh
Every October, birds from Siberia, Mongolia and the Tibetan Plateau come down the Central Asian Flyway to winter at Keoladeo. Some go around the Himalayas, and some fly straight over them.
The flocks are on their way south. Pick a bird to fly its route.
- 29 km²
- 1981
- 1985
- Oct – Mar
Keoladeo National Park
Situated at the confluence of the Gambhir and Banganga rivers in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, the sanctuary was originally a natural depression prone to seasonal flooding. Over a period of time it developed into a lush, thriving system of freshwater marshes that attracted a large and diverse population of migratory birds. The Maharajas of Bharatpur added some bunds (dykes) and developed it as a duck shooting reserve. You can see the list of their exploits inside the park.
When to come
The park is open all year round, and each season unfolds a new facet of it. The best time to visit is September to April.
Seasons, climate & what to wear- JJan: Best time to visit
- FFeb: Best time to visit
- MMar: Best time to visit
- AApr: Best time to visit
- MMay: Open
- JJun: Open
- JJul: Open
- AAug: Open
- SSep: Best time to visit
- OOct: Best time to visit
- NNov: Best time to visit
- DDec: Best time to visit
Painted storks on the wetland
Keoladeo is an excellent breeding site for the painted stork. In the nesting season, from July to September, they breed here by the thousands alongside open-billed storks and Eurasian spoonbills.
Guided by people who grew up with the park
A watering hole for local birders, naturalists and photographers, The Birder’s Inn is an excellent place to share information, updates and anecdotes.
Brijendra Singh
Pradeep Singh
Rachit Singh
Moments from the park
The sanctuary is home to far more than its birds, among them the rock pythons that can be spotted at the python point beyond the Keoladeo Temple.
What our guests say
We had a great time here. The accommodation was very comfortable, the food great and the trips into the park were wonderful. We will recommend you.
The Birder’s Inn has been judged as the top specialist lodging available in Bharatpur on Tripadvisor.
More guest feedbackA day in Bharatpur with Rocky and Mayur
Day 14 of #RoadTrippinWithRnM brought Rocky and Mayur to Bharatpur, to stay with us at The Birder’s Inn and go birding in Keoladeo.
Foodie delights at The Birder’s Inn
A birding expert from Bharatpur
Rocky and Mayur’s Bharatpur birdwatch
Welcoming travellers to Rajasthan
We’re proud to welcome guests from across India and the world, and to promote Rajasthan Tourism.
Easy to reach from Agra, Jaipur and Delhi
The Birder’s Inn in Bharatpur, India is advantageously located in Rajasthan and can be easily reached by rail and road. Bharatpur has no airport of its own; the nearest, at Agra, is only 56 km away, a comfortable drive of around one and a half hours. One can also commute by the regular bus or train service from the major cities of India to reach The Birder’s Inn in Bharatpur.
How to get here- Agra56 km
- Jaipur176 km
- Delhi184 km