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Bharatpur - The
Favourite Bird Retreat
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Located about 55 km by
road from Agra on the
Jaipur highway, the town
of Bharatpur is an
eastern gateway to
Rajasthan. The Bharatpur
Palace houses a large
number of exhibits
dating back to the early
15th century. Bharatpur,
however, is famous for
its
proximity to the
Keoladeo Ghana National
Park which has
the largest
concentration and
variety of birdlife in
Asia, This 29 sq Km
sanctuary is also the
breeding ground for the
rare Siberian Crane.
EXCURSION :
 Deeg
: 32 km, it is used
to be the royal summer
resort of the rulers of
Bharatpur. Served as the
second capital of the
region, it is dotted
with a number of forts,
palaces and gardens.
HOW
TO GET THERE :
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Road : A network
of bus services links
Bharatpur with several
cities within and
outside the State.
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Air :
Agra 56 Km is
the nearest airport.
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Rail : Regular
train services connect
Bharatpur with several
cities on
Delhi -
Mumbai (Bombay)
trunk route,
Jaipur and
Agra.
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