| Bharatpur is a small yet popular tourist destination | | | | rulers. Due to impregnable defence system the |
| located in Rajasthan. The deep association of this | | | | fort is known as Lohagarh. It was built in the early |
| city with natural beauty as well as historical | | | | 18th century by the Jat ruler, Maharaja Suraj Mal. |
| importance attract tourists from various corners | | | | The fascinating attractions of the fort are |
| of the globe. The star attraction of this place is | | | | extensive layout and royal decoration of Kishori |
| Keoladeo Ghana National Park which is one of the | | | | Mahal, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal and Kothi Khas. The |
| best bird sanctuaries in the world. This place is | | | | Ashtadhatu (eight-metal) gateway with huge |
| known as the 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan', | | | | elephants paintings is the other striking feature of |
| which was founded by the Maharja Suraj Mal in | | | | the majestic fort. |
| 1733 AD. The historical remnants of this place | | | | Government Museum: |
| exhibit the glory of audacious rulers who ruled this | | | | It is a well-known attraction of this place, which is |
| mystic place. | | | | famous for its rich collection of artifacts, |
| Fascinating Attractions: | | | | exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient |
| Keoladeo National Park: | | | | inscriptions. Tourists come here to see rare and |
| It is spread over a total area of about 29 square | | | | royal articles like swords, daggers, guns, double |
| km and houses over 350 species of birds and | | | | barrel guns, long barrel guns, daggers, safety |
| over 35 species of butterflies. This park is | | | | shields and revolvers belonging to the erstwhile |
| declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. | | | | rulers. The vast collection of antiques like hunted |
| Important birds species found in this sanctuary | | | | cubs, bear kids, hunted tigers, deer, wood articles, |
| include the cranes, storks, spoon bills, white ibis, | | | | jewellery boxes, hand fans, stone vessels, |
| Cormorant, Darters, Herons,Egrets, geese, ducks, | | | | dresses and ornaments are other draws of this |
| pelicans, flamingos, eagles, vultures, owls, and | | | | museum. |
| kingfishers. The important animal species found in | | | | Bharatpur is a small place but it is an important |
| the sanctuary include Jackal, Hyena, Flying fox, | | | | tourist destination of Rajasthan. Some of the |
| Porcupine, Blue bull, Sambar, Mongoose and Red | | | | other centres of attraction of this place include |
| faced monkey. Arrival of the rare Siberian Cranes | | | | Ganga Mandi, Laxman Mandir, Jawahar Burj, Fatej |
| during migratory season attracts many a tourist | | | | Burj and many more. |
| to this place. | | | | October to March is the best time to visit |
| Lohagarh Fort: | | | | Bharatpur as the weather is quite pleasant during |
| This fort is a living testimony to the audacious Jat | | | | this time of the year. |