Bharatpur is an important highlight of Golden Triangle Tours, Rajasthan Tours, and North India Wildlife Tours. The reason it attracts tourists is its Keoladeo Ghana National Park, which has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the prime breeding and feeding grounds for birds in the world. Sprawling across 29 sq km, this beautiful bird sanctuary attracts waterfowls and migratory birds from as far as Afghanistan, China, Turkmenistan, and Siberia.
Though a famous hunting reserve at the time of Rajput royals, shooting is not allowed anymore here. Maharaja Suraj Mal founded Bharatpur in the 18th century and also built the Iron Fort or Lohagarh on an artificial island that now sits at the center of the city. Views from atop this sturdy fort are majestic.
Places to See
Keoladeo Ghana National Park at Bharatpur is an important highlight of Rajasthan Tourism and Wildlife Tours of India. Besides it, you could also visit:
- Bharatpur Palace
- Ganga Mandir
- Government Museum
- Laxman Mandir
- Lohagarh Fort or the Iron Fort within the Bird Sanctuary
Shopping
Bharatpur is famous for its natural blessings and does not offer much to buy. However, you can buy tie-and-dye fabrics, jewellery with antique traditional designs and enameling work, marble carvings, antiques, and brass work at Jaipur. Bharatpur is usually a stopover for tourists going from Agra to Jaipur. Both of these cities offer a number of choices to buy best Indian handicrafts and fine artworks.
Where to Stay
With world's second best bird sanctuary, Bharatpur is not only the preferred stopover for migratory birds but also a popular haunt for international tourists covering various itineraries of North India Tours and Golden Triangle Tours. One can choose from a wide range of hotels at Bharatpur, ranging from forest lodges and resorts to economy and budget hotels to finest heritage hotels that epitomize luxury, ambience and comfort. You can try:
How to Reach Bharatpur
Easy to reach, Bharatpur in Rajasthan is 55 km from Agra on the road to Jaipur. Thus, it is a popular tourist highlight for Golden Triangle Tours and Rajasthan Tours.
By Road: With regular bus services operator for all the major cities nearby, Bharatpur is well connected by road. Besides Agra, one can drive to Bharatpur from Fatepur Sikri, 22 km away; Mathura, 39 km away; Alwar, 117 km away; Jaipur, 174 km away; and Delhi, 184 km away.
By Rail: Bharatpur railway station is situated on the main Delhi-Mumbai line. It has regular trains to Agra, Mathura, Sawai Madhopur, and Kota.
By Air: Nearest airport to Bharatpur is at Agra, which is well connected to Delhi, Khajuraho, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Mumbai by daily flights.
