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Bharatpur-Deeg

Bharatpur, an impregnable fortified city is today famous for the nearby Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary. Once the shooting preserve of royalty, it is perhaps the most spectacular water-bird sanctuary in India.

Area: 22 km²
Altitude: 205 metres
Climate:
Summer: Max 45 °C, Min 37 °C
Winter: Max 31 °C, Min 21 °C
Season: October to February
How to get there

Air:
The nearest airport, Agra is 54 kms. However, convenient airports from Mumbai (Bombay) are Jaipur (174 km) and Delhi (182 km) since there are no direct flights to Agra from Mumbay.
Rail:
Bharatpur is on Bombay-Delhi sector of Western Rly.

Road:
Bharatpur is well connected by good motorable roads to Agra (54 km), Delhi (182 km), Fatehpur Sikri (20 km), Jaipur (174 km), Mathura (36 km) and Sariska (130 km).

Local Transport:
For local sightseeing, tongas and cycle-rickshaws are available.
Within the sanctuary, mini buses are operated by the Forest Rest House.
Places of Interest and Excursions

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (3 kms)
Also known as the Keoladeo Ghanga Sanctuary, it is famous for rare avian species. Stretching over a 29 sq. km. marshy area it is an ideal terrain for migratory birds. Some 353 species live and breed within the park, some of which are egrets, darters, cormorants, grey herons, sarus crane, siberian crane, rosy headed pelican etc. There are also a number of spotted deer, sambar, nilgai, wild boar, python and porcupine. Jeepable roads that form a network through the marshland and boats that canbe painted through weeds make for easy viewing of the birds. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Warden or Ranger at the entrance of the parl.Bharatpur Fort-This magnificient 18th century fort built by Raja Suraj Mal was also known as Loha Gadh and proved to be impregnable. Government Museum- The museum in the fort houses sculptures, inscriptions and exhibits of art and culture of the region. Bharatpur Palace - This royal monument is a brilliant blend of Mughal and a Rajput architecture. There is also a museum in the central wing with a few exhibits dating to the 2nd century A.D.

Deeg (32 kms)
Renowned for its forts, palaces and beautiful Mughal gardens this used to be the royal summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur, Deeg is 35 kms from Mathura, 75 kms from Alwar and 152 kms from Delhi.