Bharatpur

Set in between two important historical cities of India, is the town of Bharatpur an ornithologist paradise and gateway to one of the world famous water bird sanctuary. The town is also renowned for its splendid forts, palaces and museums and forms the eastern entrance to romantic Rajasthan.

Bharatpur is popularly known for its avian kingdom –the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It presents one of the largest concentrations of birds in Asia. Once a favorite hunting preserve of the Bharatpur Maharaja, this wet land eco-system attracts hoards of waterfowls and migratory birds every year. Out of the many avian migrants here, the Siberian Crane is a great attraction among visitors. Animals like sambar, chital, nilgai and boar, are also seen in the area.

Another major attraction of the town is the magnificent ruins of Bharatpur Fort, where one can revisit the erstwhile Rajput and Mughal architectural splendors. The main sites to see in this former settlement of a Jat chieftian include the majestic palace and in –house museum that unwinds a host of weapons used by the rulers of that time.