Bharatpur
Bharatpur is an Indian city in eastern Rajasthan. At its center is the 18th-century Lohagarh Fort, surrounded by a moat. Inside the fort is the Government Museum, which displays artifacts of local rajas. Just south, carved statues of Hindu gods fill Ganga Mandir and the sandstone Laxman Mandir temples. South of the city, Keoladeo National Park is a major bird sanctuary with hundreds of species.
Places to visit in Bharatpur
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- Banke Bihari Temple Banke Bihari Temple is in midst of the city built on several acres of land. An idol of Lord Krishna and Radha is placed in the main hall.
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- Laxman Temple There are two Laxman Temples in the heart of the city, one of them is almost 4 centuries old which is . The other, about 300 years old was made by the founder of Bharatpur, Maharaja Baldev Singh.
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- Lohagarh Fort Lohagarh Fort is one fort which is known as the invincible fort of India. Literally translated, it means Iron Fort. This fort has withstood repeated attacks of the Mughal as well the British forces.
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- Ganga Mandir One of the most beautiful temples of Bharatpur, the Ganga Mandir is considered to be a great architectural piece and owing to its central location within the city many tourists are able to appreciate its beauty.
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- Bharatpur National Park Now known as the Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur National Park is a famous bird watching paradise and is among one of the World Heritage sites.
