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 BHARATPUR
- The Favourite Bird Retreat
It is the Eastern Gate Way of Rajasthan once
coming from Agra (55 km). It is popular for its bird sanctuary-Keoladeo
Ghana National Park one of the finest in Asia with a rich
avian variety. Every year the rate Siberian Cranes come
to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur.
PLACES OF INTEREST |
 LOHAGARH
FORT
The
massive iron structure built in the early
18th century. With its pmpregnable
defences it sustained itself even afgter a
number of British attacks. The fort was conceived
and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder
of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces within
its precincts Kishori Mahal, mahal Khas and
Kothi Khas. |
 JAWAHAR
BURJ & FATEH BURJ
A few of the eight imposing
towers still stand erect within the glorious
ramparts of the fort. Especially two of them-
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of special
interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj
Mal to commemorate his victories over the
Mughals and British respectively. |
 KEOLADEO
NATIONAL PARK
Once the
royal hunting preserve of the princes of Bharatpur,
it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in
the world inundated with over 400 species
of water birds. Exotic migratory birds from
Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as
Siberian Cranes from the Arctic, grey leg
geese from Siberia and bareheaded geese from
China, come here in July/Aug to spend the
winters in the warmer climate and they breed
till Oct./Nov.
Colonies of cormorants, spoonbills, storks,
egrets, herons, pelicans, ibis and grey herons
can be spotted all over the park. The raised
paths camouflaged by babul trees make their
viewing easier. |
 DEEG
PALACE
32 kms away on Alwar road
is an excursion from Bharatpur. Once the summer
resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, it served
as the second capital of the region. This
interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications,
stunningly beautiful gardens, magnificent
palaces and a colourful bazaar. |
General
Information |
| Area |
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22.00 sq.km. |
| Altitude |
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250
metres |
| Climate |
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Mean Max.
Mean Min.
Clothing |
| Summer |
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45.00C
37.00C
Light Tropical |
| Winter |
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31.70C
07.00C
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