Bharatpur
Bharatpur Tourism & Travel - Bharatpur is
known for the Bird Sanctuary that it houses. The Bharatpur bird
sanctuary is ranked as the best bird sanctuary in the world. Bharatpur
is the only city to be ruled by the Jats. It also has an old fort and
museum.
Places To See in Bharatpur are :
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - Also known as Keoladeo National Park,
the sanctuary receives more than 400 species of birds each year. Every
year birds from Afghanistan, central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian
cranes from the arctic, come here. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its biological treasures.
Lohagarh Fort - This massive iron structure with its impregnable
defences has survived a number of British attacks. Built in the 18th
century, the fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the
founder of Bharatpur.
Bharatpur Palace - The Bharatpur palace is a fusion of Rajput
and Mughal architectural styles. The Palace also houses a museum with
royal artifacts.
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