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 Bharatpur
is a district of Rajasthan state in
western India. The district has an area of 5,066 kms.. It is bounded by
Rewari and
Gurgaon districts of Haryana
on the north, Mathura and
Agra districts of Uttar Pradesh on the
east, and the Rajasthan districts of Dholpur
on the south, Karauli on the
southwest.
Bharatpur, popular as the Eastern Gate of
Rajasthan bears a great historical and tourist attraction.
Bharatpur lies at the eastern border of the Rajasthan and close to the Uttar
Pradesh state.
This city was founded in the year 1733 A.D., by
Maharaja Suraj Mahal. The city at that time was famous as
Mewat. The city was protected by
impregnable walls and constituted a fortified town.
The city, in the 17th century, was dominated by the Jat clan and there
influence can still be found in the city. The avian sanctuary that stands
situated on its grounds is one of the best in the world.
It is also one of the most frequently visited place in Rajasthan. The city
is gifted with a number of tourist attractions.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is one of the tourists attractions.
Apart from this there are many historical places in the city.
Places of Tourist Interest
The Palace
It is a fine blend of Rajput
and Mughal architecture, built in
various phases by different Maharajas. The magnificent apartments are richly
decorated with patterned floor tiles with exquisite intricate designs. The
museum occupies the main central wing depicting collections dating back to
2nd century, which reflect the art and skill of the region.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
(Keoladeo Ghana National Park)
Location : Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Nearest Access : Bharatpur
Main Wildlife Found : Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar, Migratory Birds
Coverage Area : 29-sq-kms
 One
of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur
Bird Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is a reserve that
offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds
as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also
inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
It is Listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The best time to
visit the park is from November to February.
Lohagarh Fort (The Iron Fort):
 The
Lohagarh Fort, true to its name stood solidly in front of many British
attacks, and frustrated them to ends. It faced the British onslaught four
times and after a long siege they had to withdraw, but Lord Lake, however
was successful in capturing it in 1804.
It is very different from the other forts in state, there is no flamboyance
associated to fort but it generates an aura of strength and magnificence.
...more on Lohagarh Fort in Bharatpur
How to Reach Bharatpur
Fly Away: The nearest airport for
Bharatpur is the one located at Agra. The airport is about 55 kms from the
city.
On Tracks: The Indian Railways connect
Bharatpur with all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur
and Agra. The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park.
On Wheels: An excellent road network
links Bharatpur to all the major cities of the Rajasthan and its neighboring
states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. Bharatpur is easily accessible by
road from Agra (55-kms), Delhi (184-kms) and Jaipur (174-kms). |
