Known
as the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan, Bharatpur is famous for the Keoladeo
Ghana National Park, one of the finest bird sanctuary in Asia rich avian
variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the
warmer climate of Bharatpur.
Getting there
Fly away : The nearest airport, Agra is 54 kms. However, convenient
airports from Bombay are Jaipur (174 km) and Delhi (182 km) since there are
no direct flights to Agra from B'bay.
On Tracks : Bharatpur is on Bombay-Delhi sector of Western Rly.
On Wheels : Bharatpur is well connected by good motorable roads to
Agra (54 km), Delhi (182 km), Fatehpur Sikri (20 km), Jaipur (174 km),
Mathura (36 km) and Sariska (130 km).
Sightseeing overview
Kaliedo Ghana Bird Sanctury
Popularly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, it 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.
As a visitor you will see a number of migratory birds, who come from as far
away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their winters in Bharatpur,
before returning to their breeding grounds. Migratory birds at Bharatpur
bird sanctuary include, several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks,
Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers,
Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc.
Lohagarh Fort
Built in the early 18th century by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the fort has two
towers within the ramparts, the Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj, to commemorate
his victories over the Mughals and the British.
Bharatpur Government Museum
The Government Museum of Bharatpur showcases of the past royal splendour of
Bharatpur.
Quick
Facts
Best Season : October to February
Area : 22 sq. km
Climate : Mean Max. Mean Min.
Summer : 45.0 C 37.0 C Light
Winter : 31.7 C 07.0 C
Languages : English, Hindi
Excursion : Deeg-32 km on Alwar Road.
Experiencing the Heritage
Laxmi Vilas Palace
Location : Airport 189 km, Railway Station 6 km, Bus Stand 5 km
Built for Raja Ragunath Singh (the younger brother of the then Bharatpur
ruler, Maharaja Ram Singh), the hotel spans over an area of 50 acres. The
hotel is a perfect blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The palace has
25 well-appointed suites for its guests. Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur
offers a spectrum of amenities that will indeed overwhelm you with
relaxation. Regal ambience and efficient services are a pride of this
Heritage Hotel. Other services offered by the palace authorities are bar
facilities, hot and cold running water, doctor on call,jeep safari to the
villages on request, picking and dropping to the national park and railway
station.
Chandra Mahal Haveli
Location : The nearest Airport is 75 km, Railway Station 23 km, Bus
Stand 23 km
Constructed by rich Muslim nobles in the 1850's and its proximity to the
mughal durbar is apparent in the architecture which reminds one of Fatehpur
Sikri. Among the activities of interest organised here are visits to the
villages where carpet weavers can be seen at work. A choice of 4 suites and
19 well-appointed double rooms is available at the Hotel Chandra Mahal
Haveli. All rooms and suites are with attached bath, running hot and cold
water. The other facilities in the hotel palace are Laundary, Doctor on
call, Folk music and Air-conditioned, Mini bar, Refrigerator, Telephone,
Television
