Bharatpur

Also referred as Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan, Bharatpur city is marvelous, pleasing to the eye, alluring and charming destination. The founder of the city was Maharaja Suraj Mal, the great Rajput Ruler, he constructed Bharatpur in the year of 1773 AD. Initially this state was small city but later it emerged as a big city and home to several prominent attractions such as famous bird sanctuary and many others. People visit this place for different occasions all the year round. This city drives its name.

Places to see Bharatpur

Bird Sanctuary-Keoladeo National Park

listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, Keoladeo National Park is a prime attraction was declared as reserve for birds in the year 1956 and after some time it was given status of National Park. During Colonial era time it was famous as best Duck resort located in India.

Museum

Museum in Bharatpur which is located inside the famous Iron Fort of Bharatpur is also called as The Lohagarh Fort Present a rich collection of archaeological wealth of the nearby areas. This museum has huge collections of historical items collected from different places and so makes this place very attractive.

The Palace Of Bharatpur

The palace of Bharatpur has architectural influence of Mughal and Rajput architecture and it is in all not made at one time but constructed in different parts by different rulers of Bharatpur The palace is very stunningly decorated and its decoration is very famous all over India.

Iron Fort

The most popular Iron Fort of Bharatpur is also known as The Lohagarh Fort, it is quite true that it is loha or Iron fort as it was quite unconquerable fort, British did 4 unsuccessful attempt in past to conquer this fort. The fort lohagar is all surrounded with moat and it is filled prior by water in order to ward off the enemy attacks.

Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj

A few of the eight imposing towers still exist erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are the most stunning and popular attractions and therefore frequently visited by tourists. The nearest Airport of Bharatpur would be Agra which is just 56 km away from this city. Moreover, regular services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route, Jaipur & Agra. A network of bus services connects Bharatpur with several cities within and outside the state.