Your Rendezvous With the City

As
soon as we name Bharatpur, a picture of Wildlife in Rajasthan comes into our
mind. It would not be wrong to say that Bharatpur is identified with and
synonymous to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The city is popular because of
the World Heritage Site , the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The city of
Bharatpur represents yet one more facet of Rajasthan and thereby adds up to
the spice of variety. Seeing migratory and non migratory birds at the park
is one of the favorite Things to do in
Bharatpur.
It was once a hunting ground of the Maharaja of Bharatpur but later
transformed into Ghana National Park. Besides, the city also has some traces
of its rich historical heritage. These forts and palace bespeak for the
History of Bhartapur.
History of
Bharatpur Rajasthan :
Bhartapur was also a Matsya Desh Land of Fish like Alwar. Bharatpur
History is a blend of mythology and ancient civilization. The place is said
to shelter the Pandavas during their 13 years of exile some 3500 years back.
Bharatpur Archaeological Museum preserves the remains of the ancient
civilization. Another evidence for the connection of city with mythology is
the belief in a legend that the city has been named after Bharat, the
brother of Lord Ram. Another brother of Ram, Laxman was the family deity of
the rulers of Bharatpur and so his name is engraved on the state arms and
the seals.
The city was founded by by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. The region has
seen the domination of Jats till 17th century where it had seen leaders like
Churaman and Badan Singh. However, Suraj Mal was the greatest ruler of them
all who played a vital role in history of Bharatpur.
Attractions of Bharatpur :
Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary : This is the greatest
attraction of all. Tourists to Bharatpur love to be welcomed by the
melodious numbers hummed in their ears by as many as 354 species of birds of
the sanctuary. Indeed, it is the best place for bird watchers where you see
birds flying, perched in their nests, feeding their chicks, playing in
water. Visit the park during winters to meet our foreign guests...our very
own non migratory who pay visit to the park in winters.
Lohagarh : After experiencing the essence of park, your
next stop can be at Lohararh which literally means Iron Fort. The fort was
built in 18th century by a Jat ruler, Suraj Mal. Even the delapidated fort
has many charms to see. It stands firm even after several attempts of
invasion and attack in history. See the Jawahar Burj, the Fateh Burj,
Government
Museum
where you have the 7th century carving of Shiva and Parvati and a carving of
Shiva as Natraj, old photographs of Maharaja and his family on display.
Jawahbij will give a magnificent view of the surroundings. See the Nehru
Park where lush gardens and flower beds are beautiful to see.
Ganga Temple : Come out to the Lohiya Gate and you see
the Ganga Temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The temple construction was
started by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 1845, but was completed by by Maharaja
Brijendra Sawai in 1937. The two storied structure built of sandstone and
chequered floors painted in black and white are unique.
Highlights of Bharatpur
Just imagine that a soon as you enter the park you hear chirping of birds,
you see birds that are native and non native. The very site may just take
you over. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park or Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary,
spread in a area of about 29 sq. meters, is a plethora of highly endangered
and rare birds like the Siberian Crane. During hibernation numerous
ornithologists horde the place. In 1971, the site was declared a World
Heritage Site. Besides bird watching, you can enjoy Cycling around the park,
Boating in the Bharatpur Lake, walking trips in the Bharatpur National Park
and exploring the park on a rickshaw ride.
Not to Pretermit
- Of course, the Bird Sanctuary is the greatest charm.
- Enjoy bird watching,
boating,
cycling, rickshaw rides, and walking in the park.
- Experience the beauty of Brij Festival held a few days before Holi in
honour of Lord Krishna. Ras lila dance, the immortal love story of Radha
and Krishna, is the greatest attraction.
May We Assist You
!
We take care of you and your concerns right from the day you book a tour
with us. From arrival till departure we will be there for you. We will
arrange sightseeing tour of the city and tell you the history and beliefs
related with a particular attraction. Be it a currency exchange matter or
locating important spots, we are there at every step. The exciting drives
and astounding destinations are sure to entice you and this is what are
motto is.
Please feel free to make any inquiry to us. Your satisfaction comes first
for us.