Bharatpur is located in Rajasthan at a distance of about 184 kms from Delhi.
Bharatpur
Named after Lord Rama’s brother, Bharat, Bharatpur is also known as the “Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan”. Maharaja Suraj Mal originally founded this city in 1733 but later it was Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan who founded it and fortified it by building a massive wall around the city. Get to know more about Bharatpur during Delhi Bharatpur Weekend Tour.
Sightseeing Attractions
Going on Delhi Bharatpur Weekend Tour, you can visit various tourist attractions like:
Gopal Bhawan:
Overlooking the Gopal Sagar, Gopal Bhawan is a beautifully designed building complex built in 1760.
Suraj Bhawan:
Suraj Bhawan is a palace having balconies overhanging the water. Made up of marble, this palace resembles an airy pavilion with its fine ornamentation within the apartments.
Bengal Chamber:
Housing a dining room, sloping arches, Bengal Chamber is equipped with comfortable cushions placed along the outer edges forming the seating area. You will also find a royal chess room in the Bengal chamber.
Deeg Fort:
Built by Raja Suraj Mal, Deeg Fort is worth visiting during Delhi Bharatpur Weekend Tour. Surrounded by impressive moats, armpits and gateways, this fort is set over an elevated point. Special attraction of this fort is the gun captured from Agra Fort.
Keoladeo National Park:
Listed by UNESCO in a list of world heritage sites, Keoladeo National Park is a delight for all bird lovers. It was declared as a reserve for birds in 1956 and was earlier known as the best duck shooting resort in the British Empire.
Purana Mahal:
Having a collection of some very fine Rajput and Mughal schools, Purana Mahal, as the name suggests is the oldest palace in Bharatpur. Encircled by compartments and chambers, Purana Mahal is worth a visit during Delhi Bharatpur Weekend Tour.
Lohagarh Fort / Iron Fort:
Watch out for Mahal Khas, Kishori Mahal, Moti Mahal, Kothi Khas, Jawahar Buri and Fateh Buri in the famous Lohagarh Fort. Truly like its name, this fort faced the British onslaught four times standing solidly.
The Palace:
Different Maharajas built the palace in various phases. The palace is known as a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. In the palace you will find a museum in the central wing housing collections dating back to the 2nd century.
Government Museum:
Get an insight of the architecture of the bygone era by watching the sculptures of the museum. Kamra Khas is the building inside the fort that has now been converted in to a museum. Do visit this museum during Delhi Bharatpur Weekend Tour.
Travel Information:
By Road: Fatehpur Sikri (22 kms), Mathura (39 kms), Agra (55 kms), Alwar (117 kms), Jaipur (176 kms), Delhi (184 kms).
By Rail: Lying on the main Delhi – Mumbai line, Bharatpur is connected with regular trains from Mathura, Sawai Madhopur and Kota.
By Air: The nearest airport is at Agra (54 kms). Daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi (via Khajuraho) and Lucknow.
