Bharatpur is a 55 km journey by road from Agra Jaipur Hiway. Best known for it's bird sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, with a rich avian variety, is perhaps the finest in Asia . Every year the rare Siberian cranes migrate here to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.
The splendid Bharatpur Palace has a large number of ancient exhibits that date back to the early 15th century. The maharajas of Bharatpur became famous for the bird-lands they carefully developed in the marshes just outside Bharatpur. In old times, the duck shoots hosted here were attended by several maharajas and visiting British dignitaries. These splendid bird-lands have now been converted into a remarkable, if small, national park.
Bharatpur town has nothing to offer but is set in a region rich in history, replete with the old forts and palaces of the Jat kings. Deeg, with its pleasure palaces, is oft visited. The proximity to the Taj Mahal at Agra adds attraction to Bharatpur. There are also other interesting places nearby, including Dholpur, Karauli, Goverdhan and Bayana. |
