CITIES IN RAJASTHAN - BHARATPUR
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The town of Bharatpur is the eastern gateway to the State of Rajasthan. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it was an important stronghold of the Jats, who inhabited this area before the arrival of the Rajputs. The Jats were able to retain a high degree of autonomy in the region, both because of their prowess in battle and because of their chiefs' marriage alliances with the Rajput nobility. They successfully opposed the Mughals on more than one occasion.
PLACES TO SEE
Lohagarh - the Iron Fort
was built by the founder of Bharatpur Maharaja Suraj Mahl in the early 18th
century. The Fort occupies the entire small artificial island in the centre
of the town. There are three palaces inside and one of them houses a museum
exhibiting sculptures, paintings, weapons and animal trophies. Suraj Mahl
built two towers within the ramparts, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj to
commemorate his victories over the Mughals and the British.
Keoladeo
Ghana National Park -Bharatpur is now renowned for its World Heritage
listed Bird Sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. The sanctuary was
formerly a vast semi-arid region filling with water during the monsoon only
to dry up afterwards. To prevent this the Maharaja of Bharatpur diverted
water from a nearby irrigation canal and within a few years birds began to
settle in vast numbers. It is now 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, and
bareheaded geese from China, come here in July/August to 
spend the winters
in warmer climate and they breed till October/November. Other common bird
life to be seen are cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons,
pelicans, ibis and herons can be spotted all over the park. The raised paths
camouflaged by babul trees make their viewing easier. The best time to visit
the park is from October to late February when many migratory birds can be
spotted. more....
AROUND BHARATPUR
Deeg - located about 36km north of
Bharatpur this small town was once the summer resort of the rulers of
Bharatpur and served as the second capital of the region. Built by Maharaja
Suraj Mahl in mid 18th century, it was also the site of a famous battle in
which the Maharaja's forces successfully withstood a combined Mughal and
Maratha army. This interesting town is strewn with massive fortifications,
beautiful gardens and a stunning palace. Its buildings are set around a
formal garden on the edge of a large lake. Its massive walls and bastions,
some with their cannons still in palace are worth exploring.
Suraj Mahl's Palace - called Gopal
Bhawan, is one of India's most beautiful and delicately proportioned
buildings. It is also in an excellent state of repair and, as it was, used
by the Maharajas until the early 1970's, most of the rooms still contain
their original furnishings. Built in a combination of Rajput and Mughal
architectural styles, the palace fronts onto a tank, the Gopal Sagar and is
flanked by two exquisite pavilions. The tank and palace are surrounded by
well-maintained gardens which also contain the Keshav Bhawan or Summer
Pavilion, with its hundreds of fountains, many of which are still functional
but usually only turned on for local festivals. In mid monsoon, there is a
large fair, during which time the large network of fountains in the gardens
and palaces are opened up for the public pleasure.
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TIGERLAND SAFARIS & TOURS offers quality tailor made and small group holidays in the following areas of operation:
Wildlife / Fishing / Birdwatching Tours.
Elephant & Horse Safaris.
Cycling and Walking Tours.
Jeep Safaris to the unexplored Himalayas.
White Water Rafting and Camping.
Cultural & Tribal Tours....
TIGERLAND SAFARIS & TOURS invites you to see some of the most special parts of India through the eyes of the people who live here. Their empathy with the land, their respect for the wildlife and its habitat, and their deep-rooted beliefs in their traditional lifestyle will leave a lasting impression on you.
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