Bharatpur (Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan)

General information:
Founded by      :  Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 A.D.
Regarded as      :  Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan
Well-known      :  Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Especially
for                             Siberian Cranes, variety of egret, heron,
                                   stork and other birds)
Location            :  Northeast of Rajasthan, from Jaipur about 176 km                                   and about184 km from Delhi Language          :  Hindi, Rajasthani, Urdu & Sindhi
Spoken                  Somewhere English
Weather            :  Summer -about 45°C - 35°C,
                                 Winter- about 31° C - 7°C,
                                 Rainy Season – very humid (38 to 62 cm.),
                                 July - Mid September
Clothing             :  Summer – Light cotton (tropical) clothes,
                                 Winter – Woolens clothes
Best Season     :  November - March
to Visit

Routes:
By Air                      :  Nearest airport is Agra (55 km), Mumbai,
                                     Varanasi
By Train                  :  Well connected with many cities on
                                     Delhi-Mumbai route, Jaipur and Agra.
By Road                  :  Well connected by roads with Agra, Delhi,                                      Jaipur, Mathura and other cities

Shopping:
Shopping Areas         :  Mathura Gate, Chauburja Bazar, Laxman                                             Mandir, Ganga Mandir
Famous                         :  Items with marble carvings and Brass work
Articles                             Antique items
                                             Jewelry (made of precious and semi-
                                             precious stones)
                                             Textile Jaipur Print (Bandhej, tie and dye
                                             print)

Visit:
Places to see:
Keoladeo National   :  The park is regarded as a paradise for the
Park                                    avian world and pilgrimage for the
                                             bird lovers.
Lohagarh                      :  Iron Fort that sustained a numerous
                                             British attacks and withstood the ravages
                                             of time.
Government               :  Ancient and traditional architecture
Museum
The Palace                    :  reflects fusion of Mughal and Rajput
                                             architectural style.

Excursion:
       Deeg                       :  Used to be royal summer resort of
                                           Bharatpur rulers, include beautiful gardens,
                                           palaces ad colorful market places
       Deeg Fort

Fairs and Festivals:
        Brij Festival                :  March
        Gangaur                       :  March-April
        Teej Fair                      :  July – Aug
        Jaswant                        :  Sept-Oct
        Exhibition
Accomodation:
                                                Laxmi Villas Place
                                                Golbagh Palace
                                                Govind Niwas
                                                Chandra Mahal Havelli
                                                Bharatpur Forest Lodge
                                                RTDC\ ITDC HOTEL , Saras Rly St.
                                                Midway, Near Bus Stand, Deeg

Others:
                                                Park Palace, Pratap Palace, Shanti Kutir,
                                                Sun Bird, Tourist complex, Saras,
                                                Bharatpur Forest Lodge, RTDC Hotel,
                                                Eagle Nest Hotel, Circuit House,
                                                Hotel Sunbird, Hotel Pelican

Guide Services:
                                                Hotel Saras(RTDC), Forest Rest House,
                                                Dy.Director, Wildlife

Conducted Tours:
                                                Mini bus approved by Forest Rest House

Bhartapur is world famous for the Keoladeo Bird Sanctury. Visitors from various countries often visit the place to have a view of migrated birds among which Siberian cranes are the special attraction.