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Bharatpur - The Favourite Bird Retreat
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The 55-km long journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur the eastern entrance to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird place of safety near the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which is the finest in Asia with a rich avian variety. Every year, the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. Of the remnants of the royal past remain the wonderful Bharatpur Palace housing a rich depository of a large number of ancient exhibits that date back to the early 15th century.
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Bharatpur Bird
Sanctuary :
This is truly a fancy of feathers. It is the bird kingdom, where time takes wing. Welcome to the KeoladeoGhanaNational Park at Bharatpur in Rajastan. increase over an area of little over 232 sq kms, Keoladeo derives its name from the Shiva Temple in the heart of the refuge. Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, ornithologist Salim Ali, is recognized for bringing this park to public notice. |
Brij Festival :
The Brij Festival in Bharatpur takes place a few days before Holi, the festival of colours. Held in honor of Lord Krishna, this festival is distinct by verve and zest. Villagers, in gay, multihued attire, can be seen singing and performing arts the Raslila dance-the immortal love-story of Radha and Krishna. |
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Govt. Museum -
Bharatpur
Located in the centre of the famous Lohagarh Fort, the BharatpurMuseum houses a rich collection of archaeological wealth of the nearby areas as well as from the old Bharatpur State. The huge impressive building Kachahari Kalan, once the executive block of the rulers of Bharatpur state, was converted into a museum in 1944 AD. |
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj
A few of the eight impressive towers still stand erect within the wonderful ramparts of the fort. Especially two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of meticulous interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to observe his victories over the Mughals and British respectively. |
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Lohagarh Fort
The massive iron construction built in the early 18th century. With its impregnable defences, it continual itself even after 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.
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The Palace
This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with wonderful apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having exciting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central pan of the palace. |
Deeg Palace (32Km.)
The famous old fortress of Deeg, which contributed significantly in the making of the Jat principality, is now in shambles. Its frightening cannons now lie abandoned in the forlorn fort.
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