Bharatpur is a city in Rajasthan state of India. Located 50 km west of the city of Agra ( city of Taj Mahal), it is also the administrative headquarters of Bharatpur District. The district has an area of 5,066 km.
Located in Mewat region, Bharatpur was once an impregnable, well-fortified city, and the capital of a kingdom ruled by Jat maharajas. It was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733.
Bharatpur is famous for its Iron Fort which is of its own kind in the whole of India. Like Sariska in Alwar, Bharatpur also has a National Park, one of the world heritage sites, especially for migratory birds. Spoonbills, cormorants, egrets, herons, cranes, storks and kingfishers are some of the majestic birds dwelling in this beautiful natural resort.
Bharatpur is famous for its World Heritage-listed bird sanctuary, the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. This is one bird sanctuary that everyone will enjoy visiting. You need not be an ornithologist to understand the beauty of the birds of Bharatpur. In fact, many travelers rate it as a highlight of their visit to India.
Tourism Places in Bharatpur
| Arabic Institute Tonk in Bharatpur | Ganga Mandir in Bharatpur (Temple) |
| Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur | Laxman Mandir in Bharatpur (Temple) |
| Museum Bharatpur in Bharatpur | Lohargarh Fort in Bharatpur (Iron Fort) |
| Deeg Palace in Bharatpur | Brij Festival in Bharatpur |
| Mewar Festival in Bharatpur | Teej Fair in Bharatpur |
| Ranakpur Temple in Bharatpur | Navratri in Bharatpur |
| Bharatpur Palace and Government Museum in Bharatpur | Gangaur Festival in Bharatpur |
| Bharatpur,Eastern Gateway of Rajasthan | Sitla Mata Fair in Bharatpur |
| Cities | Km |
| Jaipur | 176 |
| Delhi | 184 |
| Agra | 55 |
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