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Explore Bharatpur
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Bharatpur Introduction |
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| Bharatpur was founded by the Jat king Surajmal. Bharatpur is considered as the Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan. This north Indian sanctuary is situated in the country's northwestern state of Rajasthan, about 190 km from the national capital of Delhi. It is very near to the border of Uttar Pradesh. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park - finest in Asia rich avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. It has many traditional markets, mosques, temples and a massive fort. | ||||||||||
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Bharatpur History |
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Bharatpur - The 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan', was founded by Maharaja
Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, it was once an impregnable well fortified city, carved
out of the region formerly known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and
Dholpur has played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.The place
was named as Bharatpur after the name of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama,
whose other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity of the
Bharatpur. |
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How to Reach Bharatpur |
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Air: The nearest airport is Agra (56 km). Rail: Regular Rail Service connect Bharatpur with several Cities like Delhi, Mumbai and with Jaipur and Agra. Road: A network of bus services links bharatprur with several cities within and outside the State. |
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Best Season to Visit Bharatpur |
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Best Time To Visit October to February. |
