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Founded by Maharaja Suraj in 1733, Bharatpur is a beautiful and fortified city in Rajasthan. It was the premier Jat state in Rajasthan. It is situated in Mewar region. Rich in history and culture, this city has various sightseeing sites as well which are must to visit while you are on Bharatpur Tours Guide.
Places of Interest:
While you are on a tour to Bharatpur, don’t miss to check out Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, The Palace, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj, Government Museum and Lohagarh Fort. These are the places which are actually worth visiting.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary: Bharatpur is very popular for Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. In the park there are around 365 different species of birds. The most awaited and endangered of all these species is Siberian Cranes. On a safari trip covered by bicycle, rickshaw or foot, you can explore the actual beauty of this park.
The Palace: an ideal place to relish the great mix of Rajput and Mughal architectural brilliance is ‘The Palace’. You can see intricate and elaborate designs in this palace.
Lohagarh Fort: it is a home to three elegant palaces which includes Kothi-Khas, Mahal-Khas and Kishori-Khas. This fort as the name suggests stands for strength. This iron fort was constructed by Maharaja Suraj Mal in the early 18th century. It stood against a number of British attacks.
Government Museum: in this museum you can see excellent collection of magnificent paintings, weapons and sculptures. It is located inside one of the palaces in the Lohagarh fort.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj: these are the two important monuments which were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to boast of his triumph over Mughals and British.
Besides, you can also visit the famous places in surrounding area which includes Deeg Fort and Gopal Bhavan.
How to Reach:
Bharatpur can be reached by air, rail and road.
Air: from Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Varanasi daily flights are available.
Rail: Bharatpur is well connected with the Delhi-Mumbai trunk route. The closest railhead is located at a distance of 2 km.
Road: bus services from Delhi and other major northern and western cities are available to Bharatpur.
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