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Bharatpur
Of the remnants of the royal past remains the marvelous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibits that date back to the early 15th century.
PRIME SITES
Lohagarh Fort: The massive iron structure built in the early 18th century. With its impregnable defences it sustained itself even after a number of British attacks. The fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces within its precincts - Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Government Museum: A rich collection of artefacts. exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the Palace. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage, art and crafts of the region.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj : A few of the eight imposing towers still stand erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Especially two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of special interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories over the Mughals and British respectively.
The coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers
of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj.
The Palace: This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central part of the palace.
Keoladeo National Park: Once the royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur, it is one of the finest bird
sanctuaries in the world inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic, grey leg geese from Siberia and barheaded geese from China, come here in July/ Aug to spend the winters in the warmer climate and they breed till Oct/Nov.
Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and grey herons can be spotted all over the park. The raised paths camouflaged by babul trees make their viewing easier.
EXCURSIONS
Deeg (32 km) : Once the slimmer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it served as the second capital of the region. This interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications, stunningly beautiful gardens, magnificent palaces and a colourful bazaar.
TRAVEL INFORMATION HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Agra 56 km is the nearest airport.
Rail: Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on DelhiMumbai trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. Some important train connections are: Golden Temple Mail (Mumbai-BharatpurJammu Tawi); Intercity Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bharatpur); Paschim Express (New Delhi-Bharatpur-Mumbai)
Road: A network of bus services links
Bharatpur with several cities within and outside the State.
LocaI transport : Tangos and Cycle-rickshaws
Budget Hotels: Crane Crib, Tel. : 24224; Hotel Paradise, Tel. : 23791; Hotel Sunbird, Tel. : 2570 I; Hotel Eagel's Nest, Tel. : 25144; Pelican Hotel, Tel. : 24221.
Supplementary Accommodation: Forest Rest House (Shanti Kutir), PWD Dak Bungalow, Tel. : 23766. Also available are deluxe tents with attached baths at Royal camp on Bharatpur-Jaipur Highway, Tel. : 23791; Bharatpur.
Restaurant: Buns & Tins - Open air fast food restaurant (Moderate Rates), near bird sanctuary.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Banks/Money Changers: State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur, B. Narayan Gate, Bharatpur, Tel. : 22441,23140.
Post and Telegraph Office: G.P.O., Gandhi Park, Tel. : 23586.
Clubs: Bharatpur Club, Company Bagh.
Tourist Information Centre: Tourist Reception Centre, (RTDC), Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Tel. : 22542.
Guide Services: Approved guides for the National Park can be hired from the Tourist Reception Centre, RTDC Hotel Saras, Tel. : 22542 and Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden, Forest Rest House, Tel. : 22777.
Mini Bus Tour: Mini Bus is operated by Forest department. Please contact the Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden, Forest Rest House, Tel. : 22777.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area : 22 sq. km.
Altitude: 250 metres
Climate: Mean Max. Summer: 45.0°C Winter: 31.7° C
Mean Min. Summer: 37.0°C Winter: 7.0° C
Rainfall: 69 cms.
Clothing: Summer: Light Tropical
Winter: Light Woollen
Best Season: October-February
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, English.
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