Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Once the royal hunting grounds of the princes of Bharatpur, today this national park is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world housing over 400 species of water birds. It also receives exotic migratory birds from Afghanistan, Central Asia, Tibet as well as Siberian cranes from the Arctic, greyleg geese from Siberia and the bareheaded geese from China. These birds land here in the months of July and August to breed and spend their winters in a warmer clime. One can also spot a large number of cormorants, spoonbills, storks, egrets, herons, pelicans, ebis and grey herons all over the park. Walk along the raised paths camouflaged with babul trees to get awesome views of these interesting species.
Lohagarh Fort: A massive structure in iron, this fort was conceived of and designed by Maharaja Suraj Mal and consists of three palaces within its premises. These include the Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas. Built in the 18th Century this fort boasts of some impregnable defenses, which have sustained themselves against a number of British attacks.
Museum: The Government Museum here hosts a rich collection of exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions. These items were live witnesses and still represent the rich heritage, arts and crafts of this region.
Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj: These are two of the surviving few towers that still embellish the ramparts of the fort. Maharaja Suraj Mal had gotten these two erected to commemorate his victory against the Mughals and the British respectively.
The Palace: A royal amalgam of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles, the Bharatpur Palace has some magnificent apartments and some intricately designed floor tiles that heighten the beauty of this glorious edifice. The central part of the Palace houses a museum, which had some very ancient exhibits at display.
Ganga Mandir: A beautiful piece of architecture, the construction of this temple was started by Maharaja Balwant Singh in 1845. All person in the service of the state were asked to donate a month’s salary or any raise in pay towards the construction of this holy place.
Laxman Mandir: Embellished with beautiful stone work and elaborate carvings from the doorway to ceilings, arches, pillars and walls, this temple is dedicated to Laxmana, the brother of Lord Rama.
