Bharatpur is world-famous for its bird sanctuary called Keoladeo Ghana
National Park. It is situated 55 km from Agra.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park: One of the best bird sanctuaries in the world,
it was the hunting ground for the rajas of Bharatpur. It has a wide variety
of exotic birds like the geese from China. Siberian cranes come here every
winter.

Bharatpur Palace: The magnificent palace is a fusion of Mughal and Hindu
architecture. It has a museum inside, displaying ancient exhibits.

Lohagarh Fort: The fort with the iron structure was built by Maharaja Suraj
Mal, who also founded Bharatpur. There are three palaces inside.

EXCURSION: Deeg (32 km): This was the summer resort of the rajas, the
so-called second Capital. It has magnificent palaces and beautiful gardens.

HOW TO REACH: The nearest airport is in Agra, 55 km. Trains connect
Bharatpur with Delhi, Mumbai, Agra and Jaipur. There is bus service to all
major towns. Cycle-rickshaw and tonga are local transport.

SIGHT-SEEING: The forest department arranges mini buses for going round the
sanctuary.

CLIMATE: Summer, 37 to 45 deg C; winter, 7 to 30 deg C; Best season: Oct-Feb

CLOTHING: Light cotton in summer and light woollen in winter

LANGUAGES: Rajasthani, Hindi and English