Bharatpur is an ancient city of eastern Rajasthan. Its history dates from the era of the great Indian epic Mahabharata (approximately 1500 BC). But more interestingly, Bharatpur was the only kingdom in Rajasthan that was ruled by the Jats, the peasant stock of Haryana. The Jats rose into prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries and proved to be quite a fighting force. So for the first time in Rajput-ruled Rajasthan, we get a taste of Jat architecture. The Lohargarh Fort in Bharatpur is a superb example. So are the forts at Kumher and Wiir. Getting There
Airways:The nearest airport is at Agra.
Railways:The total rail length in the district is 262 kms out of which 207 kms., is broad gauge and 55 kms., is meter gauge. Bharatpur, Bayana and Nadbai the important business centres of the district are well connected by railways.
Roadways:The National Highway No.11 connecting Agra, Jaipur and Bikaner passes through Bharatpur. Its total length within the district is about 71 kms. The total road length is 1,985 kms. Facts about
STD Code:05644
Area:22 sq.kms(1.48 of the State)
Best Season:October - March
Language:Hindi, English,Bharatpuri. Exploring Bharatpur
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary,Festivities,Lohagarh fort,Deeg fort. |
