Bharatpur Overview
- State : Rajasthan.
- Country : India.
- Area : 5,066 km 2.
- Population : 2.55 lakhs (Year – 2011).
- Langage : Rajasthani, Marwari, Hindi and English.
- Summer : 40° C (Max) – 30° C (Min).
- Winter : 12° C (Max) – 5° C (Min).
- Monsoon : July-August
- Best time to visit : October to March.
- Attraction : Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Keoladeo National Park, Jawahar Burj & many more.
Though the city has several places to amuse tourists, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) remains the major highlight. One can spot as many as 364 species of birds, 379 floral species, 50 species of fish, 13 species of snakes, 5 species of lizards, 7 species of amphibians, 7 species of turtles and several other animals in the wildlife reserve. Besides the sanctuary, Bharatpur has several sightseeing places such as Bharatpur Palace, Government Museum, Lohagarh Fort, Ganga Mandir, etc. One can also join in the Brij Festival to enjoy the culture of the region in full swing.
