Bharatpur

See The Wing Commanders

Location : 185 km SE of Delhi, 175 km from Jaipur
Renowned As : Ornithologist's Paradise
Must Visit : Lohagarh, Bharatpur Sanctuary, Deeg Fort
Best Time To Visit : October-February

Bharatpur is a located 185 km from Delhi and 175 km from Jaipur. It is known as Ornithologists’ Paradise. The recommended places for visit are Fort of Lohargarh and Deeg besides the Bharatpur Bird Sactuary. Best time to visit Bharatpur is between October and February. Bharatpur, once the seat of power of the Rajasthani Jats, was surrounded by an 11-km long wall (now demolished) .

This was the first line of defence of the city. Lohagarh (Loha meaning Iron and Garh meaning Fort) dominates the skyline of this beautiful town. The fort is so named for its supposedly impregnable defences. Enter the Fort through the 'Ashtadhatu (alloy of eight metals) Gate’ and watch the spikes perching high on the apex, said to be made of eight different metals. Two exquisite towers (Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj) embellish the ramparts of this grand monument. This fort presents an amalgamation of Mughal and Rajput architecture. In the Iron Fort, don't miss the Government Museum, housed in the former darbar (maharaja's meeting hall). At places, the museum is poorly lit, but that adds to the enchantment. See the grand display of antique ethereal sculptures, some pieces even dating back to 2nd century AD. Watch the 10th century fine carving of Shiva as Nataraja, the cosmic dancer. Also enjoy a five minute walk to Nehru Park located betwen the Museum and the Astadhatu Gate. At Deeg fort, experience the luxury of the royal living at Laxmi Vilas Palace inside. In the Fort, you will also find there a ‘jhoola’ and a bed carved out of a single granite stone which are said to have been looted from Red Fort of Delhi in the days decline of the Mogul empire.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary at Keoladeo , for its variety and abundance of Avian species, is rightly called the Ornithologists’ Paradise. Don’t forget to take a binocular for bird watching. The birds flying above your head will guide you to the most prestigious habitat of the avian species. Enjoy a early morning sojourn in the Bharatpur national park. You just cannot believe how much refreshing it is. Green, green and green and amidst this beautiful colour you can hear the melody of the avians.

Imagine, what a holiday it would be!

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