5 Top Tourist Attractions In Bharatpur

December 27, 2018 | Posted at 1:32 am | by kristin (Follow User)

These are the 5 Top Tourist Attractions In Bharatpur to get an idea where to visit when you go to Rajasthan next time. It is one of the most pristine and vibrant areas known as Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan. This place is covered in the destinations on a week long luxury tour by the Palace on Wheels train India.

  1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary / Khaledeo Ghana National Park

The town of Bharatpur is synonymous with this national park that has several species of migratory birds.  Moreover, there are varieties of wildlife, flora and fauna in this park. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests of the Palace on Wheels train take a ride in a cycle rickshaw to see almost 375 varieties of birds through the vast sanctuary. The bird sanctuary tour lasts over a couple of hours before breakfast when the birds are out searching for their food. This is a great way to visit the Khaledeo Ghana National Park in India.

Bharatpur Bird sanctuary

  1. Lohagarh Fort

This fort in Bharatpur is very famous and attracts many visitors from around the country as it is known as a strong and defensive fort. It is also known as ‘Iron Fort’ due to this. It was constructed back in the eighteenth century by the Maharajah Suraj Mal of the Jhats. There is a famous museum also housed in the fort known as Government Museum. This place is also included in the itinerary of the Palace on Wheels luxury tour in India.

  1. Government Museum

The preserved artifacts exhibited in this museum tell of the royal legacy of the ancient times in Bharatpur. The traditional items on display connect to the art, culture and history of this region. Antiques housed here include metal items, terracotta, weaponry, coins, inscriptions, paintings, and stone sculptures as well. This is a must visit for history lovers and those who visit Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

  1. Bharatpur Palace

This Palace of Bharatpur gives a splendid view as it is constructed in Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. Kamra Khas is a museum in this complex that has traditional art and craft, antiques including stone sculptures and manuscripts, etc. Even though the exterior of the palace is dull the interior flooring is richly patterned and the walls of the palace are decorated with paintings and wall hangings.

  1. Deeg Water Palace or Jal Mahal

This is another splendid water palace in India with gardens interwoven. This was the residences of the rulers of Jhats initiated by Badan Singh and his son, Suraj Mal made renovations to it. Built by the Gopal Sagar Lake that was a defense from the nearby Mughals, it gives mesmerizing views of the place. It is believed that construction materials including red sandstone was taken from the Agra Red Fort to build this fort.