BHARATPUR Location : 185 km SE of Delhi, 175 km from Jaipur Renowned As : Ornithologist's Paradise Must Visit : Lohagarh, Bharatpur Sanctuary, Deeg Fort Best Time To Visit : October-February

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Bharatpur Tourism - Watch The Birds Sit on The Ancient Pages of History

Adorn yourself with a cap on the head and wear a pair of hunting boots, take a binocular, and start walking. The birds flying above your head will guide you to the most prestigious habitat of the avian species. Bharatpur. Nestling at 185 km south-east of Delhi, a visit to this gateway to the bird-watcher's paradise at Keoladeo, is a lifetime experience. And not only that. The trivial town of Bharatpur is a pleasure in itself. Dotted by numerous forts and palaces all over the terrain and vicinity, Bharatpur bird attraction surely enchants every visitor with its rural air of cordiality. Enjoy a glass of tea near Deeg fort, experience luxury at its best at Laxmi Vilas Palace, and then move out to gather colourful feathers of migratory avians that gather with the fall of winter. Imagine, what a holiday it would be!

Explore The Charms of The City - Bharatpur Attractions

Once the seat of power of the Rajasthani Jats, Bharatpur was once surrounded by an 11-km long wall (now demolished) which acted as the first line of defence. The Jats maintained a high degree of autonomy, both because of their prowess in battle and their chiefs' marriage alliances with Rajput nobility. You can very well feel their valour after a visit to Lohagarh or the Iron Fort, that dominates the skyline of this beautiful town. Displaying a flamboyant amalgamation of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the most famous attraction of Bharatpur is this colossal fort took its name from its supposedly impregnable defences. Enter through the 'Ashtadhatu Gate' and you will be amazed to see the spikes perching high on the apex, said to be made of eight different metals! You might have heard that 'action speaks louder than words', the Jats, they whole-heartedly believed in this hypothesis. As a fruit of their pride, today you can see two exquisite towers (Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj) embellishing the ramparts of this grand monument.

Take a tour of Bharatpur and visit the Iron Fort, but don't forget to step inside the Government Museum, housed in the former darbar (maharaja's meeting hall). At places, the museum is poorly lit, but that adds to the enchantment, you feel like you have been escorted to completely newer worls where the archaic memorabilia comes to life. See the grand display of ethereal sculptures which spans the ages, some pieces even dating back to 2nd century AD! Remember to see the 10th century fine carving of Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. After such a rendezvous with history, you surely would like to spend some time with yourself. Enjoy a five minute walk to Nehru Park located betwen the Museum and the Astadhatu Gate. Relax for sometime sitting on the pleasant lawns and looking squirrels play nearby.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Bird Watcher's Delight

Bharatpur Tourism will ring you the most delightful attraction of the town - Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Reputed to be listed among the top World Heritage Bird Sanctuaries, Bharatpur National Park lies 5 km from the train station. Many travellers rate this beautiful bird park as a highlight of their visit to India and if by any chance you are a bird freak, you should spend atleast a few days here. To extract the best from this avian paradise, divide your trips over the different times of the day. First experience the early-morning birdlife and melodious bird songs (larks, thrushes, warblers, kingfishers); take in spectacular sightings of large flocks of waterbirds in broad daylight (ducks, geese, pelicans, flamingos, painted storks, herons); and catch the elusive birds at dusk (night herons, bitterns and owls). You only need three things to experience the extravaganza; binoculars, patience and a copy of Dr. Salim Ali's 'Birds of Bharatpur - a Checklist'.

Excursion from Bharatpur - Deeg Town, A Repertoire of Rural Relics

Very few travellers ever make it to Deeg, about 36 km north of Bharatpur town, on their vacation trip. This is a big mistake, because this small town with its massive fortifications, stunningly beautiful palace and bustling market is much more interesting than the famous Bharatpur town. Deeg was once the second capital of the state of Bharatpur and it was at this town that Raja Suraj Mal defeated a combined Mughal and Maratha army of some 80,000 men! Inspired with his victory, he attacked the Red Fort in Delhi eight years later and carried away an entire marble building that can be seen in Deeg today! Enjoy a chat with the caretaker who will tell you many interesting stories, including how the Maharaja carried away a huge, black stone bed from Delhi for his queen, only to realise later that it was a platform on which dead bodies were prepared for burial.

Drive Your Way - Reaching Bharatpur

Bharatpur is an easy side trip from Jaipur (175 km away), but you can afford a direct excursion from Delhi or Agra. One can get a direct bus service from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi or you may drive on a good ^-lane highway drive on NH 2 till Mathura via Kosi Kalan where you can halt at Dabchick Resort for mild refreshments. Tongas and Cycle-rickshaws are the best options available for local commutation within the city. It is essential to have a good guide to show you around the massive bird sanctuary. They will tell you the names of the birds, absolutely correctly, and they are so sharp-visioned that you wonder if they have built in binoculars! For more tourist related information, you can contact RTDC Office, Bikaner House at Pandara Road, New Delhi.

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Bharatpur

See The Wing Commanders Bharatpur tourism is all about birds. You see them, you hear them, you touch them or you chase them. Do whatever you like, but in the end you will feel a sense of satisfaction of experiencing one of the most adored species of the animal kingdom Lohagarh Fort - Irony of History Believed to be one of the oldest forts in Rajasthan, the Lohagarh Fort is a amazing monument to behold. This medieval fort holds some fine specimens and sculptures dating back to 2nd century AD. Roost Like A King Amidst The Greens When on a holiday trip to famous Bharatpur, enjoy staying at Laxmi Vilas Palace, designed to meet every needs of an international traveller, while still preserving the royal amibiance, that used to prevail in those bygone era. . Tune Yourself With The Nature Enjoy a early morning sojourn in the Bharatpur national park. You just cannot believe how much refreshing it is. Green, green and green and amidst this beautiful colour you can hear the melody of the avians. Enjoy A Boat Cruise in Enjoy a boat cruise on the emarald blue waters of the wild lake of the sanctuary. Capture some picturesque moments in your camera in the evening, when the much hyped Siberian Cranes, Bharatpur's major bird attraction, crowd to entertain the tourists. Your Name Your Email Your Phone no. Your Country Arrival date MM Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec  YYYY 2008 2009 2010 Duration of Visit Days 1-7 Days 7-14 Days 14-21 Days 21-28 Days 28+ Days No. of people Adults 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+  Children 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10+ Please describe your travel requirements: » Exotic Rajasthan & The Taj A memorable journey to the Monument of Love through the pristine sands and beautiful gateways of Rajasthan. Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » Heritage Rajasthan Tour A journey to the heart of Rajasthan. Heritages that are equally antique and interesting will take you to the forgotten chapters of hisory. Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour » Wildlife Safari Tour An exotic safari to the dark jungles of India, where you can have a spine-chilling experience of seeing tigers hunt before your peeled eyes! Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights Ask For the Price / Customize This Tour Get More Tours... Taj Mahal - White Wonder Sheer poetry in stone in an amalgamation with a desire to have one more glance makes Taj a real Monument of Love Delhi - Eternal Capital All roads lead to Delhi, the melting pot of Indian diversityand an impeccable blend of beauty and belief Fatehpur Sikri - City of Victory A city that gave birth to an Emperor, Fatehpur Sikri is indeed an euphonic melody in stone. Varanasi - Out of The World The only city in the world that is inhabited for 4000 years, Varanasi, is known for its magnificent Ghats on river Ganges. Madhya Pradesh - Centre of Attraction Home of Hindustani classical music, Tiger State, and lying at the heart of erotic India is the temples of Khajuraho.

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