Be it the popular destinations or the unexplored trails, be it the wide boulevards of the urban cities or the narrow lanes of historic villages, be it the towering forts or the ruins of edifices, be it the opulent Places or grand temples, you can find something or other in every bit of Rajasthan that your avid traveling soul would love to explore.
So for this post, we bring you a list of the top five places to visit in Bharatpur, a small city of Rajasthan. From national parks to museums, from Forts to temples, you can find everything here, so don’t forget to make Bharatpur, a significant destination of your 2019 Rajasthan Itinerary.
Keoladeo National Park
The National Park is also popular by the name Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and is the proud abode of several different avian species, especially during the chilly season of winter. This man made wetland was declared a sanctuary in 1971 and is one of the most popular national parks visited with Rajasthan Wildlife Tour packages. The National park houses several species of birds, fishes, snakes, turtles, lizards, along with other species of amphibians and a whole wide range of invertebrates.
Lohagarh Fort
This is one of the most fortified structures of Rajasthan and is also known by the name “Iron Fort”. The fort apart from its ambiance is famed for its historic legends and is a must-visit in Bharatpur. It also houses several notable architectural structures within that will leave you in awe. The fort also serves as the best destination to capture the breathtaking vistas of the city.
Government Museum of Bharatpur
This is one of the prominent attractions of the city owing to its array of collection of stone sculptures, terracotta items, weapons, inscriptions, coins, and other metallic items along with local art. Wouldn’t you like to behold these wondrous artifacts that are a tryst of our contemporary world with erstwhile periods? The major attraction of this museum is the art on the leaves of peepal, mica and even on old lithe papers that are well preserved and cherished in the museum and is put to a display as well.
Laxmi Mandir
If you’re an aficionado of art, then this temple is a must-visit as the decorated detailing done on the door, adorned walls, majestic arches and beautiful idols of Laxmi Mandir await your presence and admiration…
The temple is dedicated to Laxman, brother of Lord Rama and along with his, you can find other imposing statues of Lord Hanuman, Urmila who was the wife of Laxmana, Bharat, and Shatrughan (the other two brothers of Lord Rama) as well. These idols are made of a combination of eight different metals which are known as ‘Ashtadhatu’.
Bankey Bihari Temple
The religious structure was built during the Mughal reign in the region and is one of the significant structures you can visit in Lohagarh Fort.
The temple is dedicated to deity Krishna and is famed for its religious significance. The pious environs and serenity of the temple when filled with the musings of gongs, everything else seems to be faded. So, make sure that this temple is a part of your Rajasthan tour itinerary for a soulful experience.
The city of Bharatpur is also famed by the name “Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan” and is one of the cities that house the exquisite sites of Rajasthan. So if you too are looking for the distinctive facets of Rajasthan, make sure to add Bharatpur as your destination in your Trip to Rajasthan.
