Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary is located close to the Baretha village in the state of Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1985.

Flora
Khajoor, Ber, Kadamb, Churel, Dhok and Aquatic Vegetation

Fauna
Leopard, Hyena, Jungle Cat, Blue Bull, Jackal, Fox, etc

Avian Fauna
Jungle fowls, Swans, Ducks, Geese and many other waterfowls

Reaching There
The Jaipur airport and Agra airport are the closest airports near the Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary. Bharatpur railway station, about 6 km away, is the nearest railway terminal. The sanctuary is well linked with major cities of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi through well developed roadways.

Tourist Information
Accommodation is available for the incoming tourists in the forest rest house at Bharatpur. More accommodation options are available at Baretha and other nearby areas of the sanctuary. Carry mosquito repellants for a comfortable stay at the accommodation centres. Jeep safari, bird watching and natural trail are popular tourist activities in the region. Jeeps or gypsy are the best travel mode to explore the forest. The wetlands within the sanctuary are the best place to sight the wildlife. Entry and driving after the sunset in the sanctuary are strictly prohibited. Littering, cooking, honking, playing loud music and drinking alcohol inside the sanctuary are strictly prohibited. For any information or arrangement the tourist can contact the D.F.O., Bharatpur or the Range Forest Officer (Wildlife), Bund Baretha Sanctuary.
Mahadev Mandir, Dhundheshvar, Surya Mandir, Chand Baori, Bhangarh Fort, Somnath Temple, Jama Masjid, Bayana, Aghapur, Royal Palace at Bund Baretha and Dauji Wale Hanuman Temple are some of the popular tourist spots near the sanctuary.

Additional Information
Address: Baretha Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharatpur District, Rajasthan
Contact: DFO, Bharatpur
Area: approx. 199.24 Sq. km.
Temperature: Max. 45°C & Min. 37°C (summer) / Max. 35.7°C & Min. 4°C (winter)
Annual rainfall: around 690 mm
Best time to visit: September to May
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