Bharatpur

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 early 15th century. Bharatpur, however, is famous for its proximity to the Keoladeo 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.

ACCESS

Agra, which is 56 km away is the nearest airport and regular rail services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi-Mumbai trunk route, Jaipur and Agra. A network of bus services link Bharatpur with several cities within and outside the State.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Lohagarh Fort, Government Museum, Jawahar Burj, The Palace, and Keoladeo National Park.

EXCURSIONS

Deeg It is 32 km away from Bharatpur and used to be the royal summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur. It is dotted with a number of forts, palaces and gardens.

ACCOMMODATION

ITC Bharatpur Forest Lodge; RTDC Hotel Saras, tel. : 23700; Hotel Pratap Palace; Raghunath Niwas Palace; Govind Niwas, Tel. : 23247; Crane Crib, Tel. : 24224;

Hotel Paradise, Tel. : 23791