Rajasthan certainly is an amazing place with so many surprises.
Home to a great history and rich cultural heritage the state is one of
the places that best exhibit the features of the conventional India. It
houses a string of interesting destinations, and Bharatpur is one of
them. Founded by the Jat king Suraj Mal, Bharatpur is the former capital
of the Jat kingdom. King Suraj Mal unveiled the city in 1733 and
following him many popular kings of his dynasty ruled the city. Named
after Lord Rama's brother Bharata, the city is was once known as an
impregnable kingdom. It housed a grandiose fort called the Lohagarh Fort
(the iron fortress), which still exists today. Aptly named, the fort
withstood a number of British attacks. It housed three beautiful palaces
and was the seat of the maharajas. These imperial buildings are a
historical marvel exhibiting the best culmination of Rajput and Mughal
architectural styles.
Bharatpur is also a religious city. The existence of a number of temples and shrines, such as Laxmi Mandir, Ganga Mandir, a Gurudwara, and Jama Masjid consolidates the fact that the place saw some great architectural innovation of the times. In this part, Lord Krishna is followed and worshiped the most, and it is believed that the past kings of Bharatpur were ardent devotees of this deity.
The city is an imperative part of Rajasthan state and is regarded as the "Eastern Gateway" to the state. It has long been a major highlight in north-western India tourism. The old forts, palaces, and religious shrines attract travelers from all over India to the city. However, it is the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in particular that beckons backpackers to visit this amazing place. The other popular attractions of city include: Lohagarh Fort, The Palace, Government Museum, Moti Mahal, Jawahar Burj, Kishori Mahal, Ganga Mandir, and Laxman Mandir. The good thing is Bharatpur is a small city and all tourist attractions are easily accessible. One can easily hire local transportation resources to access the tourist sites. As a plus, some good hotels in Bharatpur also offer the transportation services.
The sanctuary is today better known as Keoladeo National Park and is the prime reason for Bharatpur to receive the large influx of travelers. It is a bird sanctuary and a world heritage site. Located just a few kilometers from the centre of the city, the national park is one of the best protected forests in India. There exists a temple of Lord Shiva on whom the national park is named. It was declared a national park in 1982 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Spread across an area of about 29 k.m. sq. and generally housing wetlands, swamps, woodlands, and dry grasslands, the national park is known for being the home to about 366 species of birds. It is a heaven for the bird-watchers and according to Sir Peter Scott, a British conservationist, is the "best bird area". It is particularly famous for Siberian cranes from the Arctic, migratory birds from Afghanistan, Bareheaded Geese from China, and Siberian Greyleg Geese. Although the sanctuary remains busy with travelers year-long but the best time for bird-watching is between October and February. Jungle safari is organized on daily basis and any type of hunting is strictly prohibited.
Since the city is a popular tourist destination, it is filled with a number of lodging options. Accommodation here comes in all budget brackets. If one is looking for a value-for-money accommodation, the budget hotels in Bharatpur are ideal options to pick.
Bharatpur is also a religious city. The existence of a number of temples and shrines, such as Laxmi Mandir, Ganga Mandir, a Gurudwara, and Jama Masjid consolidates the fact that the place saw some great architectural innovation of the times. In this part, Lord Krishna is followed and worshiped the most, and it is believed that the past kings of Bharatpur were ardent devotees of this deity.
The city is an imperative part of Rajasthan state and is regarded as the "Eastern Gateway" to the state. It has long been a major highlight in north-western India tourism. The old forts, palaces, and religious shrines attract travelers from all over India to the city. However, it is the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in particular that beckons backpackers to visit this amazing place. The other popular attractions of city include: Lohagarh Fort, The Palace, Government Museum, Moti Mahal, Jawahar Burj, Kishori Mahal, Ganga Mandir, and Laxman Mandir. The good thing is Bharatpur is a small city and all tourist attractions are easily accessible. One can easily hire local transportation resources to access the tourist sites. As a plus, some good hotels in Bharatpur also offer the transportation services.
The sanctuary is today better known as Keoladeo National Park and is the prime reason for Bharatpur to receive the large influx of travelers. It is a bird sanctuary and a world heritage site. Located just a few kilometers from the centre of the city, the national park is one of the best protected forests in India. There exists a temple of Lord Shiva on whom the national park is named. It was declared a national park in 1982 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Spread across an area of about 29 k.m. sq. and generally housing wetlands, swamps, woodlands, and dry grasslands, the national park is known for being the home to about 366 species of birds. It is a heaven for the bird-watchers and according to Sir Peter Scott, a British conservationist, is the "best bird area". It is particularly famous for Siberian cranes from the Arctic, migratory birds from Afghanistan, Bareheaded Geese from China, and Siberian Greyleg Geese. Although the sanctuary remains busy with travelers year-long but the best time for bird-watching is between October and February. Jungle safari is organized on daily basis and any type of hunting is strictly prohibited.
Since the city is a popular tourist destination, it is filled with a number of lodging options. Accommodation here comes in all budget brackets. If one is looking for a value-for-money accommodation, the budget hotels in Bharatpur are ideal options to pick.
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