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Attractions in Bharatpur
Lohagarh Fort
Begun by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1732, the “Iron Fort” held out against a British siege in 1805. Mahal Khas Palace stands within its walls, and a museum inside displays armour and weaponry.
Keoladeo National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 370 recorded bird species. Visit in the cooler months, when migratory birds arrive.
Bharatpur Palace & Museum
A palace that blends Mughal and Rajput architecture. The Kamra Khas museum displays antiques, sculptures and artefacts.
Ganga Mandir
A two-storey red sandstone temple dedicated to Goddess Ganga, completed in 1937.
Laxman Mandir
A Rajasthani-style temple dedicated to Lord Laxman, known for its carved doors and Ashtadhatu (eight-metal) statues.
Jawahar Burj & Fateh Burj
Jawahar Burj is the Jat-era coronation site. Fateh Burj was raised after the 1805 siege. Both rise from the fort's ramparts.
Day Trips Near Bharatpur
Deeg Palace
A Jat summer retreat built around 1730 by Badan Singh and later fortified by his son Surajmal. Mughal-style gardens frame the Rup Sagar and Gopal Sagar reservoirs.
Fatehpur Sikri
Emperor Akbar's red sandstone capital, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site of palaces, courtyards and a grand mosque.
Agra & the Taj Mahal
Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on a full-day trip, then return to the calm of the palace.
Mathura
A sacred town of the Braj region associated with Lord Krishna, popular with pilgrims on the Braj-Agra spiritual circuit.
Bandh Baretha
A quiet village known for its dam on the Kukand River, an old fort and the Barah Khamboni Chhatri. A peaceful escape for nature lovers.