The splendid palace of Bharatpur has a rich deposit of a large number of old pieces dating back to the beginning of the 15th century. There is also a museum in the central wing with a few pieces dating from the 2th century.
Among the fauna of prime sanctuaries of India is the National Park of Keoladeo Ghana, Bharatpur, located on the border between the states of Rajasthan and the Uttar Pradesh. It is a marshy area, which extends on 29 km ² of forests of Kadam, the Prairies and the shallow lakes. Created by the Maharaja of Bharatpur in the 19th century, by diverting the water of an irrigation canal, Keoladeo was founded as a shooting to preserve, but given the state of a bird sanctuary in 1956. Upgrade of a national park in 1982, the region today ranks as one of the best birds of water retains in the world and it is a world heritage site in Rajasthan Region.
Wildlife in National Park of Bharatpur
The main attractions of Bharatpur National Park include the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, which spend the winter in bird sanctuary Bharatpur. The other migratory birds in the bird sanctuary Bharatpur include several species of cranes, pelicans, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, birds singing, Collalbas, flycatchers, larks, Shanks, of restrictions, Wagtails and Meadow Pipits, etc
Special Attractions of Bharatpur National Park
Bharatpur Museum: The museum of the Government in Bharatpur is the major tourist attraction in the National Park of Bharatpur, which preserves the articles refreshing the royal past of Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Palace: The palace of Bharatpur that stands proudly in the middle of the park is a mixture of Mughal and Rajput architecture. This architectural marvel is very picturesque to captivate the eyes of the tourists.
Fort of Lohagarh: The fortress in the National Park of Bharatpur has survived several attacks by the British regime.
Jhalawar Palace: The palace Jhalawar beautiful is located 32 kilometers north of Bharatpur. The strong and massive fortress that was once the summer resort and boasts of numerous palaces and gardens.
When to Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
The ideal time to visit the Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is from August to November for breeding birds and october-February for migratory birds. There are trails in the forest that will be covered easily on foot or in a cycle. You can also hire a Rickshaw for bird watching. You can also rent boats. A boat trip in the early morning or late evening is the best in Bharatpur Visit of the National Park.
Keoladeo Ghana park you must visit in winter, which is the best time to visit the sanctuary of wild life. Summers are hot and humid monsoon season should be avoided for the tour the wildlife.
How to get there
By Air:
Agra 56 km is the nearest airport. Form of daily flight Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi and Lucknow are available at Agra.
By Bus:
A network of services of buses connects Bharatpur with several cities to the inside and the outside of the State.
By Train:
Regular railway services connect Bharatpur with several cities of Delhi-Mumbai route, Jaipur and Agra. Some rail connections important are: Golden Temple Express (Mumbai-Bharatpur-Jammu-Tawi); Inter City Express (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Bharatpur); Paschim Express (New Delhi-Bharatpur-Mumbai).