FORTS
Lohagarh Fort:
The massive iron structure built in the early 18th
century. With its impregnable defences, it sustained
itself even after a number of British attacks. The
fort was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj
Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The
fort has three palaces within its precincts - Kishori
Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.
Jawahar Burj and
Fateh Burj:
A few of the eight imposing towers still stand erect
within the glorious ramparts of the fort. Especially
two of them - Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are of special
interest. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to
commemorate his victories over the Mughals and British
respectively. The coronation ceremony of the Jat rulers
of Bharatpur was also held at the
Jawahar Burj.
PALACES
The Palace:
This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput
architectural styles with magnificent apartments and
intricately designed floor tiles having interesting
patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed
in the museum in the central pan of the palace. {
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MUSEUMS
Government Museum:
A rich collection of artefacts, exquisitely carved
sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired
in the Government Museum located in the palace. All
these items speak volumes about the rich heritage
and art and crafts of the region. more...
WILDLIFE
Keoladeo National Park:
Once the royal hunting reserve of the princes of Bharatpur,
it is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world,
inundated with over 400 species of water birds. Exotic
migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet
as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic, greyleg
geese from Siberia and barheaded geese from China,
come here in July/August to spend the winters in the
warmer climate and they breed till October/November.
Colonies of cormorants, spoon
bills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and
grey herons can be spotted all over the park. The
raised paths camouflaged by Babul trees make their
viewing easy
