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Travel to Bharatpur |
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Bharatpur is situated between 26�22� to 27�83� North Latitude and 76�53� to 78�17� East Longitude. The city is 184 km from Delhi is easily accessible by roads form Agra and Jaipur. The city is drained by three seasonal rivers - BanGanga, Rooparel and Gambhir and lies 100 m above sea level. Bharatpur is known as the Eastern Gate of Rajasthan and has boundaries with Gurgaon, Agra, and Mathura. The city is said to be founded by the Churaman and Badan Singh. The Jat power in Bharatpur reached its zenith under Suraj Mal who fortified the city by building a massive wall around it. He ruled the city between 1756 and 1767 AD. It played a major role in curving the History of Rajasthan. Our site Touristplacesinindia.com offers you complete information on all that you want to know about Bharatpur.
Because of the large number of tourist attractions in the city, Bharatpur is visited by large number of tourist every year. The most important attraction in the city is the Keoladeo National Park, which is an ecstasy for bird lovers. The park covers an area of about 29 square km and takes pride in housing over 375 species of birds and 35 species of butterflies. The park was once known as the best duck shooting resort during the time of the British rule, and was declared a National Park in 1972. The park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. The best season to visit the park is during monsoons and winters. Monsoons experience the breeding period of birds, while the winters experience the influx of large number of migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia.
Other places of Historical importance which will give you some details about Bharatpur include:
The City Palace: The Palace is a fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture which was built in various phrases by different rulers who ruled here.
Deeg: It is a beautiful garden town North of Bharatpur. The town is set in a charming setting with well preserved palace pavilions and gardens.
Deeg Fort: The Fort built by Raja Suraj Mal is one of the finest architectural creations in the city. The fort is surrounded by moats and gateways.
Gopal Bhawan: It is a beautiful 18th Century building complex with beautifully laid gardens and the rear overlooking the Gopal Sagar.
Basic Facts:
| Area |
29 square km |
| Languages |
Rajasthan, Hindi and English |
| Best time to visit |
October to February |
| Summer clothing |
Light tropical |
| Winter clothing |
light woolen |
Climate:
| Summer |
Max 45�C and Min 37�C |
| Winter |
Max 31.7�C and Min 7�C |
| Rainfall |
69cm |
Accessibility:
Airport
Agra airport, which is situated 56 km from Bhatatpur is the nearest airport.
Railways
There are regular train services from all major cities in India to Bharatpur
Roads
Bharatpur is also linked with bus services from major cities in India.
Touristplacesinindia.com is an international travel site and a repository of useful information about Bharatpur and on other related information on the city.
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