Bharatpur is part of India’s Golden Tourism Triangle and is a popular gateway city to the World Heritage-listed Keoladeo National Park. The city itself is blessed with engaging history and culture museums, along with revered Hindu temples, an ancient fort and bustling bazaars.
Things to do in Bharatpur
If you want to learn more about Bharatpur’s history, visit the Government Museum to browse its fascinating local artefacts. You can see intricate stone sculptures, coins, weapons and paintings used by centuries-old civilisations. Afterwards, venture over to the storied Lohagarh Fort, which helped the city withstand six weeks of siege by British forces. The 18th-century fortress now houses priceless antiques, ancient weapons and iconic monuments.
Are you visiting Bharatpur to experience India’s incredible nature? Travel out of the city to the nearby Keoladeo National Park. This Heritage-listed national park is a vast bird sanctuary home to over 350 species of migratory birds. Keen birdwatchers can see eagles, herons and cormorants, along with sandstone temples and a 16th-century mosque.
If you’re looking for some family-friendly adventure, take on the high-ropes courses, archery and zip-lines at Rope Castle Adventure Park. You can also roll the arm over at the Bharatpur Cricket Academy, a popular India training facility for cricketers.
Retail therapy comes naturally along Main Bazaar Road, which lives up to its name by providing a wealth of one-of-a-kind clothing and jewellery retailers. You’ll also find street-food vendors sitting beside restaurants and ice-cream stores, including Kwality Walls and Tija Parlor.
Getting around Bharatpur
Bharatpur is well-connected to major Indian cities via long-distance buses and regular trains from Bharatpur Junction, about 10 minutes from the city centre. You can easily get around the city by hiring bicycles or catching the auto-rickshaws, while the roads to Keoladeo National Park are well-maintained.