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Bharatpur Travel Guide
Location : 32-km From Deeg, Rajasthan
Tourist Attractions : Lohagarh Fort, The Palace, Keoladeo National Park
Best Time To Visit : October-February
The
55-km long journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur the
eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary near
the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is the finest in Asia with a rich avian
variety. Every year, the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the
warmer climate of Bharatpur. Of the remnants of the royal past remain the marvellous
Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibits
that date back to the early 15th century.
Prime Attractions
Forts
Lohagarh Fort : The massive iron structure built in the early 18th century. With its impregnable defences, it sustained itself even after a number of British attacks. The fort
was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces within its precincts - Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj : A few of the eight imposing towers still stand erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Especially two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh
Burj are of special interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories over the Mughals and British respectively. The coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj.
Palaces
The Palace: This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting
patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central pan of the palace.
Museums
Government Museum : A rich collection of artefacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the palace.
All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage and art and crafts of the region.
Wildlife
Keoladeo National Park : Once the royal hunting reserve of the princes of Bharatpur, it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, inundated with over 400 species of
water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic, greyleg geese from Siberia and barheaded geese from
China, come here in July/August to spend the winters in the warmer climate and they breed till October/November.
Colonies of cormorants, spoon bills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and grey herons can be spotted all over the park. The raised paths camouflaged by Babul trees
make their viewing easier.
How to Reach There
Air : Agra 56-km is the nearest airport.
Rail : Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi -Mumbai trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. Some important train connections are : Golden Temple Mail
(Mumbai-Bharatpur-Jammu Tawi); Intercity Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bharatpur); Paschim Express (New Delhi-Bharatpur-Mumbai)
Road : A network of bus services links Bharatpur with several cities within and outside the State.
Local Transport : Tongas and Cycle-rickshaws are the best way to commute within the city.
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