Bharatpur - The Favourite Bird Retreat
Located about 55 km by road from Agra on the Jaipur highway, the town of Bharatpur is an eastern gateway to Rajasthan. The Bharatpur Palace houses a large number of exhibits dating back to the early 15th century. Bharatpur, however, is famous for its
proximity to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park which has the largest concentration and variety of birdlife in Asia, This 29 sq Km sanctuary is also the breeding ground for the rare Siberian Crane.
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: 32 km, it is used to be the royal summer resort of the rulers of
Bharatpur. Served as the second capital of the region, it is dotted with
a number of forts, palaces and gardens.
HOW TO GET THERE :
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Road : A network of bus services links Bharatpur with several cities within and outside the State.
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Air : Agra 56 Km is the nearest airport.
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Rail : Regular train services connect Bharatpur with several cities on Delhi - Mumbai (Bombay) trunk route, Jaipur and Agra.
Last modified: 26/02/2004