In 1760, an earthen dam (Ajan Dam) was developed, to spare the town, from this yearly idea of nature. The sorrow made by the extraction of soil for the dam was cleared and this turned into the Bharatpur Lake. Though the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is open around the year, still the best time to visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is from August to November to witness the resident birds and from October to February to get the sight of migratory birds. maybe the main situation where the environment has been made by a maharaja. In prior times, Bharatpur town used to be flooded frequently every monsoon.
MOST ATTRACTIVE PLACES IN BHARATPUR
1. Lohagarh Fort
Lohagarh Fort (or Iron Fort) is situated at Bharatpur built by Jat rulers in Rajasthan, India. The inaccessible Lohagarh fort could withstand repeated attacks of British forces led by Lord Lake during The Seige Of Bharatpur in 1805 when they laid siege for over six weeks yet failed in all four attempts to storm the fortress. Of the two gates in the fort, the one in the north is known as the Ashtadhatu (eight metaled) gate while the one facing the south is called the Chowburja (four-pillared) gate. Monuments in the fort include are Kishore Mahal, Mahal Khas, and Kothi Khas.
2. Bharatpur Palace And Museum
The Bharatpur Palace is one of the best places to visit in Bharatpur. It is a reflection of the culture and heritage of this old Rajasthani City, and offers an interesting insight into Bharatpur’s lifestyle. The structure fuses the Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture.
3. Laxman Mandir
The temple contains statues of Lord Laxman and his wife Urmila, as well as smaller statues of Hanuman, Shtrughan, Bharat and Ram. There is a wealth of history and culture inscribed within the halls of this temple. all these make Laxman Mandir one of the best tourist attractions in Bharatpur.
4. Government Museum Bharatpur
The Government Museum of Bharatpur is located in Lohagarh Fort. It is a strong reflection of the culture of the area. The main attractions of the museum consist of stone sculptures, inscriptions, terracotta items, metallic objects, coins, weapons, miniature paintings and local art that are housed there.
5. Deeg
Deeg is a small but interesting town located in the Bharatpur district. If you wish to explore the region around Bharatpur thoroughly, make sure you visit this town. Two of the best attractions of Deeg are its Palace complex and the three-day Deeg festival held in September. The Deeg palace is an imposing structure wrought in traditional Rajasthani style.
6. Dholpur Palace
One of the best places to visit in Bharatpur, the glamorous Dholpur Palace, also known as Raj Niwas Palace, is a sight to behold. Built in the early 19th century with red sandstone. The intricate architecture adds depth and meaning to the structure and makes it interesting to gaze upon.
7. Rope Castle Adventure Park
It is a rope basis adventure park. You can do such activities as Burma bridge, zip-line, rappelling, climbing, archery etc. The best part is, it is nearly 200 meters. from Keoladeo bird sanctuary. The only fun place where you can spend your time after the Keoladeo bird sanctuary in Bharatpur.
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9. Band Baretha
Constructed by Raja Ram Singh, Band Baretha is a tiny village 44 km from Bharatpur. Formerly known as Shreepast and Shri Prasastha. The dam is the largest of its kind in all of Bharatpur and provides drinking water to Bharatpur and several adjoining villages.
10. Banke Bihari Temple
This temple was built during the Mughal Era inside the Lohagarh Fort. The calmness and serenity of this place will make your stay some time in peace and you will find the place quite a revival. The sound of the gongs seems so soothing to your ears and this is one of the most auspicious spots in Bharatpur to visit.
Though the temple is mainly dedicated to Lord Krishna, there are lots of other idols of gods and goddesses you can pay homage to. Once you are in Bharatpur and want to find the blessings of Lord Krishna, visit Bankey Bihari Temple.
