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BHARATPUR
GENERAL
IFNORMATION
Area |
22
sq. km |
Altitude |
250
metres |
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Climate |
Mean
Max |
Mean
Min |
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Summer |
45.0oC |
24.0oC |
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Winter |
31.7oC |
11.0oC |
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Rainfall |
69 cm |
Best Season |
October to February |
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Clothing |
Summer
Winter |
Light
tropical
Light
woolen |
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Languages |
Rajasthani, Hindi, English |
Located about 55 km by road from Agra on the Jaipur highway, the
town of Bharatpur is an eastern gateway to Rajasthan. The
Bharatpur Palace houses a large number of exhibits dating back
to the early 15th century. Bharatpur, however, is
famous for its proximity to the Kellodeo Ghana National Park,
which has the largest concentration and variety of birdlife in
Asia. This 29 sq km sanctuary is also the breeding ground for
the rare Siberian Crane.
WHAT TO SEE
LOHAGARH FORT
The very name ‘Lohagarh’ – Iron Fort- suggests the amazing
history behind it. It is so called because it remained
invincible during a number of attacks by Britishers. It was able
to sustain itself with a powerful resistance due to the
ingenious defersive world conceived and designed by Maharaja
Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur in early 18th
century. Today it still stands erect and impregnable, permeating
on aura of strength and magnificence.
Some of the monuments within the fort warth a visit are Kishori
Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
GOVERNMENT MUSEUM
In an adjacent building within the fort is the Government
Museum. It antiquities houses a rich collection of items of this
region. There are exquisite sculptures, some so finely chiseled
revealing an epitome of skill and a grace so stunning-almost a
symphony in stone. These sculptures speak volumes of the art of
a bygone era and a culture typical of this area. There are also
some ancient inscriptions.
JAWAHAR BURJ
Many parts of the fort still stand in all their glory. A few of
the eight bastions of the fort stand sentinel to time. There is
the Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj worth a visit. These were built
by Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories over the Mughals and
British respectively. The coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers
of Bharatpur used to take place at the Jawahar Burj.
THE PALACE
The royal monument is a brilliant blend of Mughal and Rajput
architecture. The magnificent apartments within, where royalty
lived, have patterned floor tiles with beautiful and intricate
designs. There is also a museum in the central wing with
exhibits dating back to the 2nd century AD.
KEOLADEO NATIONAL PARK
Once royal hunting reserve of the princely family of Bharatpur,
today, it is one of the most breathtaking water bird sanctuaries
in India. Migratory birds flock here in July/August on the
marshes and lying trees. They breed here till October/November.
There are thorny babul trees, their tops above the water,
holding the nests of thousands of birds that come here.
The outstanding species are the open billed stork, painted,
egret, pellcan, lbis, commorant, darter or snake-bird, spoonbill
and grey heron. There are exotic migrants from Afghanistan,
Central Asia, Tibet as well as Greylag Geese from Siberia,
Siberian Crones from the Arctic and Barheaded Geese from China.
EXCURSION
DEEG
32 km, it used to be the royal summer resort of the rulers of
Bharatpur. Served as the second capital of the region, it is
dotted with a number of forts, palaces and gardens.
HOW TO GET THERE
AIR
Agra 56 km is the nearest airport.
RAIL
Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on
Delhi-Bombay trunk route.
ROAD
Bharatpur is well connected by road from Jaipur, Agra and Delhi.
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