Bharatpur is known as eastern getaway of Rajasthan , Bharatpur was founded by Maharaja Suraj mal in year 1733, According to legend city of Bharatpur is named after Bharat brother of Lord Rama, Another brother of Lord Rama " Laxman" is worshiped by ruler family of Bharatpur, Its said city of Bharatpur & fort was originally founded by " Rustam"a jat of Sogariya clan, Maharaja Surajmal took over from Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park

This paradise for birds & bird lovers was declared bird reserve in year 1956 and got national park status in year 1982 and UNESCO declared its as world heritage site in year 1985, This national park is named after Lord Keoladev an aspect of Lord Shiva who's temple is located inside of forests of Ghana, Ghana forest is sprawls over an area of 29 sq Kms of wetlands on the north south avian route of India.

There are over 375 species of birds spotted in Keoladev Ghana National Park at Bharatpur, Bharatpur bird sanctuary attracts migratory birds from Siberia, europe, China & Tibet. The migratory birds includes species like pelicans,cranes,geese,ducks,eagles,hawks,shanks,stints,wagtails,
warbers,wheatears,flycatcher,larks etc.Best time to visit park for migratory birds is October to February & August to November for resident birds.
Vehicles are permitted up to Shanti Kutir inside of national park , Electra vans operated by government can be engaged in the sanctuary, the best way to explore bird sanctuary is on foot or on bicyles or cycle rickshaw who are available on hire, Boats can also be hired .Bharatpur Bird sanctaury or Keoladev National park is alos home of wild animlas like Sambhar,barking deer, blue bull , spotted deer etc

Lohagarh Fort or Iron Fort: Lohagarh fort withstood four British attacks and frustrated them to no ends, Finally Lord Lake got success to capture this Iron Fort in year 1804, Iron Fort is surrounded by a moat and has number of fine monuments.

Government Museum: This Museum is located in Karmkhas of fort , Rich collection of antiquities, exquities, sculptures,and some ancientinscriptions.

Jawahar Burj & Fatehburj: Maharaja Surajmal had built Jawahar burj & Fateh Burj inside of fort commoemorate victories over British & Mughals.

The Palace: This beautiful palace is a fine blend of Mughal & Rajput architecture, The palace was built by different Maharajas in phases,The apartments are richly decorated with patterned floor tiles with exquisite designs, There is a museum in the main central wing.

How to Reach Bharatpur:

Nearest airport to Bharatpur is Agra (54 Kms), Bharatpur is well connected by trains and located on Delhi - Mumbai railway line, Bharatpur is well connect by road , Agra is 56 kms, Delhi is 176 Kms, Jaipur is 175 Kms.