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Band Baretha

Constructed by Raja Ram Singh, Band Baretha is a tiny village 44 kms from Bharatpur. Formerly known as Shreepast and Shri Prasastha, the highlight of Band Baretha is the namesake dam which is built on the Kukand river. The dam is the largest of its kind in all of Bharatpur and provides drinking water to Bharatpur and several adjoining villages.

Considered to be one of the holiest towns in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Vrindavan houses a beautiful temple that is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Shri Bankey Bihari Mandir, established by Swami Haridas, a guru of the famous singer, Tansen shelters the image of Lord Krishna in the "Tribhanga" posture. This temple was constructed in 1864 and worships Lord Krishna in the form of a child or more accurately called "Nand Gopal". Situated in close proximity to the Radhavallabh temple, Banke Bihari temple constitutes one among the 7 temples of Thakur of Vrindavan. Banke translates into "bent in three places" and Bihari means "Supreme Enjoyer" and therefore the image of Lord Krishna is seen to be bent in three places. The prominent saint and musician, Haridas Swamiji, not only nurtured great talents such as Tansen but was also considered to be the reincarnation of Lalit 'Sakhi' or female friend of Lord Krishna. Originally worshipped under the name of Kunj-Bihari, the image of Bihariji installed in the Shri Banke Bihari Mandir is considered to be one granted to Swami Haridas by the celestial couple Shyama-Shyam themselves. It is said that the Lord appeared in person with his divine consort and left back a black charming image before disappearing after submitting to the desires of the devotees. The Seva of the Bihariji is unique in its own way. It is performed in three parts every day ie Shringar, Rajbhog and Shayan. The first part, Shringar (which includes bath, dressing and adornment with jewellery like crown and necklaces) takes place during the morning, Rajbhog(feast) is offered in the forenoon and the Shayan Seva (Shayan means sleep) occurs in the evening. Read More

Now known as the Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur National Park is a famous avifauna sanctuary and a bird watching paradise listed among UNESCO's World Heritage sites. The 29 km reserve is locally known as Ghana and is a mosaic of dry grasslands, woodlands, woodland swamps, and wetlands. These diverse habitats are home to 366 bird species, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 amphibian species,7 turtle species, and a variety of other invertebrates. Every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for winter breeding. The sanctuary is one of the richest bird areas in the world. It is a human-made establishment known for nesting of its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. What is interesting note is that this place was once the waterfowl hunting ground for the royalty and the British, but was converted into an asylum for birds and other wildlife as well in the year 1971. You can take a Jeep Ride or Rickshaw Safari to spot exotic birds and a few animals that inhabit the jungle as well. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is easily a bird lover's paradise, and photographers will find this place to be delightful as well. Read More

Bharatpur Palace & Museum

Dating back to the 2nd Century, Bharatpur Palace speaks volume about the grandeur and opulence of the Mughal - Rajput architectural designs. Made complete in white marble, the splendid palace has been converted into a heritage hotel. A tiny section of the palace called •Kamra Khasê has been converted into a museum.

Brij festival or Brij Mahotsav is a popularly celebrated festival in the Brij region of Bharatpur, three days before Holi celebrations. Celebrated in the month of March, the pump and vigour of this occasion is for the devotion of Lord Krishna. The true essence of the city can be observed during this time as people of all ethnic cultures come together to celebrate the eternal dedication in Lord Krishna. A unique feature of this festival is the Rasila dance. On that auspicious day, people take a dip in the holy water of Banganga river which is believed to be a very process of purification. Read More

Although Bharatpur is famous for its national park, there are various shops around the city to satiate the shopaholic in you. Popular items include intricately carved jewellery of precious and semi-precious stones, handicrafts, marble carvings, brass work, antiques and Jaipur textiles. The colourful Jaipur handlooms, especially bandhej materials for saree and suit are so attractive that you can't help but purchase a few sets. The kundans, precious and semi precious stones studded jewewllery represents the ageless Rajasthani art and culture. Apart from these apparels and fabrics, Bharatpur also offers antiques and intricately done marble and brass carvings which never fail to astonish with their beauty. Read More

Dholpur Palace, better known as Raj Niwas Palace, is a magnificent heritage palace of the 19th century. Lately converted into a heritage hotel, the regal palace has a total of 40 rooms segregated in three different categories depending on the needs of the guests. Surrounded by beautiful peacock gardens, the palace is an ideal weekend getaway destination.

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. It is dedicated to Goddess Ganga and is a beautiful blend of Rajputana, Mughal and South Indian architecture. The walls and pillars have intricate carvings and this temple is definitely worth a watch.

Located in the premises of Lohagarh Fort in Gopalgarh, Bharatpur, Government Museum was established in 1944 AD. Among the many antiques and valuable exhibits, the most prominent ones are stone sculptures, wooden carvings, inscriptions, terracotta products etc. The museum has a separate gallery with paintings on peepal leaves, mica and lithopapers.

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. It is beautifully made of sandstone and marble. Both these temples are easy to reach from anywhere in the city by cycle rickshaw or tonga.