Bharatpur is one of the most visited cities in the state of magical Rajasthan, India. The travel site Magical Rajasthan Tours also offers online reservations for Bharatpur City Guide package.

The eastern Gateway to Rajasthan is one of the most important cities in the state of Rajasthan, India. The city of Bharatpur is predominantly known for its Keoladeo Ghana National Park around the globe. The park is also called the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

Dating back to epic era, the city of Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India, has a rich & exotic history. Some archaeological remains of epic period can be seen in the Bharatpur Museum. Bharatpur city is named after Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama. Maharaja Suraj Mal, an adopted son of Badan Singh, founded this city in the year of 1733 AD. Erstwhile this city was an unconquerable fortified city, carved out of the region formerly known as Mewat. Maharaja Suraj Mahal seized the fort of Bharatpur from the rival chief – Khemkaran. Bharatpur wad the stronghold of the Jats in the 17th and 18th century.

Modern Bharatpur is known for its famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary – a haven for birds, Bharatpur Palace & Government Museum, Ganga Mandir, Laxman Mandir and Loha Garh Fort – the Iron Fort. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is the most popular national parks in India which provide a safe haven for birds. The sanctuary is right place for viewing the various species of birds, Siberian crane, other migratory birds and other wildlife attractions. Ganga Mandir and Laxman Mandir are also worth visiting. Ganga Mandir is architecturally beautiful. This architectural marvel was built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in the year of 1845. Laxman Mandir is dedicated to the younger brother of Lord Rama, Laxman. This temple is also architecturally beautiful built.

The other major attraction of the city of Bharatpur is Loha Garh Fort (the Iron Fort). For the purpose of strength and defense of the city of Bharatpur, the massive Lohagarh Fort was built. The fort was attacked by British for several times. The Lohagarh Fort is known not for its beauty but for power & strength. The fort has a huge gate built with eight metals and decorated with huge elephant paintings. There are some palace in the Lohagarh Fort complex like Khas Mahal, Kishori Mahal, Jawahar Bhuj, Moti Mahal and Fateh Bhuj.

How to get there

By Air:
Nearest airport Agra (54 km) from Bharatpur, Agra has daily flights for Delhi, Bombay, Varanasi (via Khajuraho) and Lucknow

By Rail:
Bharatpur is on the main Delhi - Bombay line with regular connections to Mathura, Sawai Madhopur and Kota on the same route. It is also connected with Agra

By Road:
Bharatpur is well connected by road with Agra, Mathura, Delhi and Jaipur. Regular bus services operate for all major cities.

Road distance to important places from Bharatpur : Agra 55 kms Fatehpur Sikri 22kms Mathura 39kms Delhi 184 kms Jaipur 176 kms Alwar 117 kms.