Sight Seeing in Bharatpur
Keoladeo
Ghana National Park
This magnificent bird haven in actual came into being paradoxically
as a duck shooting preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur. He transformed
the shallow depression formed by the confluence of River Gambhir and River Banganga
into a reservoir by damming the rainwater in monsoons. Flooding of water created
shallow wetland ecosystem causing it to be a perfect habitat for an astounding
variety of birds. The park that was a hunting preserve for the Maharaja and
the British continued to be so till 1964, after which the hunting was banned.
Lohagarh Fort
The massive iron fort structure built in the early 18th century. With its impregnable
defences its sustained itself even after a number of British attacks . The fort
was conceived and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal, The founder of Bharatpur.The
fort has three palaces within its precincts- kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas, Kothi
Khas.
Government Museum
A rich collection of artefacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions
can be admired in the government museum located in the palace. All these items
speak volumes about the rich heritage, arts and crafts of the region.
The Palace
This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles
with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floors tiles having interesting
patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in
the central part of the palace.
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