Bharatpur Hotels

Bharatpur History

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Bharatpur, an erstwhile princely state of the Jat rulers, was founded by the great Maharaja Suraj Mal, who also once conquered Delhi. Maharaja Suraj Mal built the fort at Bharatpur as also the beautiful palaces and gardens at Deeg.

The marshes of Keoladeo (area 29 sq km, established in 1956 as a bird sanctuary, 1981 as a National Park), were the private hunting reserves of the Maharajas, and was developed in the late 19th century by creating small dams to collect rain water and by feeding it with an irrigation canal. Over the years, the lakes attracted great numbers of waterfowl and the Maharajas held grand shoots with family, friends and visiting dignitaries.

The Park has over 400 resident and migrant bird species, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. As well as mammals like Striped Hyena, Fishing Cat, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Nilgai, Sambar, Blackbuck, wild Boar and Indian Python.

The Park is open through the year. Best months are August-March

Other Travel Attractions

Bharatpur Govenment Museum: One of the major attention grabber after the Bharatpur sanctuary is Government Museum of Bharatpur, which provides a glimpse of the past royal splendour of Bharatpur.

Bharatpur Palace: Not far from the museum is the Bharatpur Palace, an marvellous structural blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

Lohagarh Fort: The invincible Lohagarh Fort, which remained unconquered despite several attacks by the British regime.

Deeg Palace : Situated just 32-kms away from Bharatpur is the Deeg Palace. A strong and massive fortress, Deeg Palace was the summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and houses numerous beautiful palaces and gardens.

Best Time to Visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary

Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year, still the ideal visiting months are from August-November for resident breeding birds and October- February for migrant birds.

Trips within Bharatpur

There are well-defined forest trails, which can easily be covered on foot or on a cycle or you can also hire a rickshaw that are available on hire. Rickshaw pullers have been trained by the park management in bird watching and are quite knowledgeable. Boats are also available on hire. A early morning boat trip or a late evening one is quite a rewarding experience to check out the hidden surprises of Bharatpur.

How to Get there

Air : The nearest airport is situated at Agra, which is 56-kms from Bharatpur.

Rail: Regular rail services connect Bharatpur with all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Agra. The Bharatpur railway station is 6-kms from the park

Road : An excellent network of roadway services connects Bharatpur to all the major cities of the Rajasthan and its neighbouring states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. Bharatpur is well connected by road from Agra (56-kms, 5 hours), Delhi (176-kms, 5 hours) and Jaipur (176-kms, 6 hours), all of which have airport facilities too.

General Info / Tips

Note : Do not forget to carry a binoculars for watching the birds. bird watching depend greatly on season, timing, and patience, so its better to visit the sanctuary during the visiting period.

Royal Guest House Bharatpur

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B-15, Civil Lines, Near Sarus Circle, Bharatpur, India

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Royal Guest House is located near the Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur. It is 600 meters away from world heritage site and 1500 meters away from Bharatpur Fort. Bharatpur is linked with the train and the bus routes. Agra-Jaipur Highway is 200 meters away.

The guest house is comprised of 5 en suite bedrooms with private bathroom. All rooms have hot and cold running water. There are air conditioned and non-air conditioned rooms available.

Royal Guest House is a family run guest house. It has roof top restaurant serving home made fresh food. The services available in the property include Wi-Fi, money changing, taxi and doctor on call.

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Kadam Kunj Jungle Resort Bharatpur

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N H 11 Fatehpur Sikri Road Bharatpur, Bharatpur, India

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Spread over 10,000 square yards, Kadamb-Kunj is uniquely designed to blend the comforts you need on your holiday and the business needs of corporate traveler. The main building houses a fully-equipped convention centre with conference facilities that can seat up to 200 people along with our air-conditioned window restaurant, Jhalak that serves delicious Indian, continental and Chinese food. Partake our gourmet delicacies while enjoying the beautiful view of the highway and our lush green lawns. The building seamlessly flows into four residential villas, set on four sides of an open-air octagonal corridor. Each villa consists of four independent rooms with all modern amenities. You can see the beautiful countryside stretching from the window or simply lounge in the open-air corridor and enjoy the fresh country air and the enthralling view. And unwind in the evening with bonfire and Rajasthani folk music with gifted folk singer specially brought from the rural heartland. Kadamb-Kunj, located on the Agra- Jaipur highway (NH-11), very near to the bird sanctuary is the ideal location for your holiday. Enjoy the idyllic beauty of the keoladeo national park or just unwind at the resort and enjoy our traditional Rajasthani hospitality. It?s the perfect retreat, just an hour?s drive from the city of Taj Mahal, Agra. Enjoy our guided tour to Shahjahan?s ode to eternal love. It?s the ultimate package? experience the beauty of Agra during the day and then leave the dust and the din of the city to spend the evening with us amidst the scenic splendour of the countryside. An added attraction is Fatehpur Sikri, the majestic capital of the great Moghul emperor Akbar, barely a 15 minute drive from Kadamb-Kunj. Journey into the splendour and romance of Mughal India as you explore the enchanting palaces of the great Moghuls. And what?s more, Kadamb-Kunj is only three hours away from the Pink City Jaipur, the Sariska wildlife sanctuary and the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Saw.

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Udai Vilas Palace Hotel Bharatpur

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Fatehpur Sikri Road, Bharatpur, India

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The Udai Vilas Palace Hotel is located in Bharatpur making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All 24 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. For your reservation at the Udai Vilas Palace Hotel Bharatpur, please enter your preferred visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.

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Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel Bharatpur

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Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel Bharatpur

Kakaji Ki Kothi, Bharatpur, India

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Flaunting an eclectic and lively fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture, the palace-turned-hotel stands pretty with a massive and richly carved sandstone archway. Elegantly decorated guestrooms, an inner courtyard with its marble fountain, and an enchanting cupolas complete the beauteous picture. The hotel's in-house restaurant provides a la carte menu.

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The Bagh Hotel Bharatpur

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Old Agra - Achnera Road, Bharatpur, India

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The heritage hotel built with local stones, is situated amid a two hundred year-old garden. With a perfect blend of antique furniture and modern amenities, the rooms are elegantly decorated. Contemporary Rajasthani handicrafts displayed throughout the hotel, let the guests retreat into the bygone era.

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