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    Locally referred as "the eastern gateway to Rajasthan", Bharatpur is known for its Keolaodeo Bird Sanctuary, which is the finest in Asia with a rich avian variety. The city was founded by the famous Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal (adopted son of Badan Singh) in 1733 AD. He captured the fort of Bharatpur from Khemkaran, the rival chief, whom he killed and thus laid the foundation of Bharatpur City. Once a well-fortified city, Bahratpur was sliced out of the region formerly known as Mewat. According to a legend, Bharatpur is named after Bharat, the younger brother of lord Rama of Ayodhya whose other brother Laxman is the family deity of the erstwhile royal family of Bharatpur. His name Laxman was also engraved on the arms, seals and other emblems of the state. Marvelous Bharatpur Palace, invincible fort and many such historical edifices still recount the interesting stories of the royal past of Bharatpur.

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    Best Time to Visit
    November to January

    What to Buy
    Jwellery, Antiques, Marble carvings, Brasswares, Bandhej fabrics

    Fairs and Festivals
    Brij Festival (February), Gangaur Festival (March- April), Jaswant Exhibition (September to October), Teej (July-August)

    Places of Interest

    Lohagarh Fort
    Constructed by a famous Jat ruler, Maharaja Suraj Mal, Lohagarh fort was one of the strongest forts ever built in Indian history. The massive Lohagarh fort survived the repeated attacks of the strong British forces led by Lord Lake in 1805 when they laid siege for over six weeks. Having lost more than 3000 soldiers, the British army has to move back and compromise with the ruler of Bharatpur. Lohagarh fort has two main gateways in the north and another facing the south known as Ashtdhaatu (eight- metalled) gate and Chowburja (four-pillared) gate. A moat surrounds the fort, which was previously filled with water to fight off the enemy attacks. Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Kothi Khas. Moti Mahal and towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Bur are some other significant monuments located inside the fort.

    Government Museum
    Bhratpur Government Museum is located in the premises of the magnificent Lohagarh fort. It exhibits a rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions. The huge palatial Kachahari kalan building, which was once the administrative block of the rulers of Bharatpur state, was converted into a Museum in 1944 AD.

    Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj
    Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are the two prominent towers that stand silent and dignified with in the glorious ramparts of the Lohagarh fort. They were erected by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victory over Britishers and Mughals correspondingly. The enthronement of the Jat rulers of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj.

    The Palace
    This royal structure is an amazing amalgamation of the Mughal and the Rajput architectural style with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. The palace also houses a museum that displays precious art and artifacts belonging to royal Rajput Empire of Bharatpur.

    Kelaodeo National Park
    Kelaodeo National Park is the most famous bird sanctuary in India. Formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, the park sprawls over an estimated area of 29sq km. The area was the royal hunting reserves of the rulers of Bharatpur until was declared a reserve for birds in the year1956 and later upgraded to National Park. UNESCO has listed it as a world heritage site. Covered with dense forest and undulating landscapes, the park is housed by thousands of indigenous and migratory birds, which congregate on the shallow marshy lakes of Bharatpur. The incredible aviation population that thrives in the park include majestic Siberian Crane, which stands as tall as a man, snake like darters, spoonbills, pink flamingos, white ibis, grey pelicans, perigine falcons, ospreys, Demoiselle Cranes, Dalmatian Pelicans, Black Bittern, Greater Painted Snipe, Large-tailed, Indian and Grey Nightjars, Dusky Eagle Owls, Marshall's Iora, Siberian Rubythroat and Brook's Leaf Warblers.. During winters, one can also get a glimpse of several species of large mammals such as black buck, deer, lizards, python, wild boar, mongoose, chital, nilgai, elusive jungle cats and hyenas. The best way to get around the park is by bike, cycle rickshaw or a jeep, which are available at the sanctuary gate. November to March is the ideal time to visit the park when it becomes a paradise for the avian world.

    Excursions - Deeg (32km), Gopal Bhawan

    How to get there

    By Air: Agra is the nearest airport, which is about 54 km from Bharatpur. Agra has regular flights for Delhi, Bombay, Varanasi (via Khajuraho) and Lucknow.

    By Rail: Bharatpur railway station is on the main Delhi - Bombay line with regular connections to Mathura, Sawai Madhopur and Kota on the same route.

    By Road: An extensive network of roads connects Bharatpur with Agra, Mathura, Delhi and Jaipur. Regular buses ply to Bharatpur from all major cities of Rajasthan.
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