Bharatpur

 

It is amazing what you do not have much interest in human beings is a major attraction for all types of birds, even less. Jats once said in this small town set up by Maharaja Surajmal and today is not that much of the rich historical, architectural or commercial purposes than in other cities of Rajasthan. Yet, Bharatpur to play an important role in the tourism sector, is home to exotic birds. Today, bird watchers flock to this point of time the duck-shooting of the royal family can soothe their eyes on more than 380 species of beautiful feathered friends that have already been identified here, and also be able to see more! 

 

Location:	Eastern Rajasthan, India
Significance:	Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary
STD Code:	05644
Best Season:	October To February
Language:	Hindi, English
Distance From Jaipur:	56 Km
Distance From New Delhi:	215 Km

 

CLIMATE

The temperature ranges as high as 38ºC to 45ºC in summers. There is retrieve when the monsoons approach in July and August and lower the temperature to about 27ºC. Winters are cold and temperature may drop down below 10ºC. Fog and mist is not uncommon throughout January.

HOW TO REACH

By Air: Though there is a domestic airport at Agra, the international flights are accessible only to and from New Delhi.

By Train: Bharatpur is well connected by trains to Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and other major cities of India. Palace on Wheels has Bharatpur on its itinerary list.

By Road: Bharatpur is linked to Agra and Jaipur via good roads. Buses are available to and from Agra (time duration of two hours) and Fatehpur Sikri (time duration of one hour) and many other places.

 

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

 

Brij Festival

 

 

 

Brij Festival takes place before the festival of Holi (Hindu calendar by), which normally falls in March in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Relief of vim and dynamics of Holi, the festival of colors, Brij Festival takes villagers full of zest and vitality. They dress in finery minimalist and sing songs and dances. They showed dance festival dance Raslila is where the story of immortal love of Krishna and Radha is adopted. During this festival. Young and old, men and women in the ring with the loud pop and the colors of the waves on all infectious gaiety enough to grab anyone who is here to attend the festivities.

WHAT TO WEAR

The most appropriate outfits to wear in Bharatpur would be loose cotton clothes in summer and woolen clothes to keep you warm in winter. Use a hat or a scarf as a head covering and drink lots of water to avoid heat strokes. It will be advisable to wear comfortable footwear, as you will have to walk a lot here while sightseeing in the bird sanctuary.

 

Wildlife in Bharatpur National Park

The main attractions of the park include a variety of migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Other migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of cranes, pelicans, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, songbirds, Wheatears, flycatchers, buntings, larks, shanks, stints, dancers and Pipits, etc.

Bharatpur Government Museum

Bharatpur Government Museum:

The Government Museum of Bharatpur is the biggest tourist attraction in Bharatpur National Park, which preserves the articles update the Bharatpur royal past.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bharatpur Palace

 

 

 

Bharatpur Palace: Bharatpur Palace, which stands proudly in the middle of the park is a mix of structure and architecture Mughal Rajput. This architectural marvel is quite picturesque to attract the attention of tourists.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lohagarh Fort

 

 

 

 

Lohagarh Fort: The Lohagarh Fort in the Bharatpur National Park has survived several attacks by the British regime.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deeg Palace

 

 

 

 

Deeg Palace: The beautiful Palace Deeg is located 32 km from Bharatpur. The strong and massive fortress was once the summer residence and has many magnificent palaces and gardens.