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City in Rajasthan, India
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Bharatpur is a city in Rajasthan state in India, best known for the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, an important way station for many types of migratory birds including the rare Siberian Crane. This is a city with great history ruled by jats and has a distinct place in jat history. The town has its share of fort, temple, mosque and several gateways.
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Built in by Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal in the 18th century. It's one of the few forts in India not conquered by the British, despite them laying siege to it for six weeks in 1805. The fort is surrounded by a moat, which has remained intact to this day. The approach is through two gates.
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It was built by Raja Jawahar Singh in 1765 to commemorate his victory over the Mughals at the Battle of Delhi (1764)
It is also known as Ghana, is a world famous sanctuary developed by Maharaja of Bharatpur. It is also one of the few Natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. The best time to see the park is in October to February when there is a lot of migratory birds, otherwise it can be relatively bird free. The best times for bird spotting are early evening and morning. Admission is ₹200, an optional driver is ₹100 per hr, and an optional guide is ₹150 per hr. Another way to see the park is to hire a bike at your hotel or entrance (approx ₹40/day).
Built by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 1845.
The main mosque of Bharatpur. Built by Hindu Jat rulers. Sandstone structure.
400 years old temple.
Open air restaurant.
Kakaji ki Kothi
A heritage hotel with 30 spacious rooms, modern amenities and facilities.
Pool, wifi, multi-cuisine restaurant, well-stocked bar, and lush green garden.
By train
Bharatpur Junction is an important railway junction of Kota Division on and Agra Fort - Bandikui Branch Line.
By road
Auto rickshaws are available from the bus station and Railway Station which costs ₹10-20 (shared) or ₹50-200 (private) for popular places in city.
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