Top 4 National Parks of Rajasthan

February 4, 2021, 7:09 PM

Top 4 National Parks of Rajasthan, besides being the land of forts and palace, is also land of jungles accommodating many diverse species. Millions of tourists visit this place to trace and track the Big Cat. Let’s discuss the top four National Parks of the region:

The Ranthambore National Park

Being one amongst the largest and most important national parks in the country, it is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan, situated in the Sawai Madhopur district. This park is best known for its tiger population. The national park is home to a large number of species including chitals, sloth bears, hyenas, sambars, wild boars, nilgai, leopards and tigers.

Best time to visit: 1st October to 30th June
Opening and closing hours : 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Type of Wildlife Safari : Canter (20 seater), Jeep (6 seater)

Highlights of the park :

One amongst the best sanctuaries to spot Indian Tigers
Discover more than 500 species of flowering plants
Spot several endangered wildlife species
Finest Resorts amidst the Wildlife

The Sariska Tiger Reserve

The Sariska Tiger Reserve: Situated in the Alwar district, it is one of the important national parks in Rajasthan. It was the hunting grounds of the State of Alwar.

The Sariska Tiger Sanctuary fact is the first ever Tiger Reserve in the country where tiger relocation and rehabilitation has been carried out successfully

The most attractive feature of the Sariska Tiger Reserve is its population of Royal Bengal Tigers and other wild animals including Rhesus monkeys, Hanuman langurs, hares, wild boars, chousingha or the four horned antelope, chinkara, nilgai, sambhar, golden jackals, striped hyenas, caracal, jungle cats and leopards.

Best time to visit : 1st October to 30th June
Opening and closing hours : 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Type of Wildlife Safari : Jeep

Highlights of the park :

The first ever relocated home of the Royal Bengal Tigers
Explroe the beauty of the enchanting Aravalli Range
Spend a day amidst several rare and endangered species
Visit several historical places and temples near the park

The Desert National Park

The Desert National Park: Situated near the town of Jaisalmer, the Desert National Park sprawls over an area of 3162 square kilometres and has a unique landscape which is one of the greatest attractions for tourists from all over the world. While around 20 per cent of the park is constituted of sand dunes, the rest of the landmark comprises of fixed dunes, intermedial areas, salt lake bottoms and craggy rocks. It is an excellent example of the desert ecosystem.

This park has beautiful collection of plant and animal fossils which are as old as 180 million years. The most important attraction here is the Great Indian Bustard, which is a magnificent bird found in very few numbers.

Best time to visit : October to February
Opening and closing hours : 12 pm to 5 pm
Type of Wildlife Safari : Jeep and Horse

Highlights :

Great Indian Bustard, one of the rare birds found only in India
Chinkaras and other lively species of Deer
Sam Sand Dunes
Bird watching near the GadsisarSagar Tank
Jeep safari

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park

The Keoladeo Ghana National Park: Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this place is home to a large number of migratory birds during the hibernal season and attracts a large number of ornithologists from all over the country and the world during the migratory season.

Being home to as many as 230 avian species, the bird sanctuary also accommodates 379 floral species, 366 bird species and several animals. The sanctuary is one of the richest areas of avian habitation in the world.

Best time to visit : October to February

Opening and closing hours : 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Type of Wildlife Safari : Camel and Jeep

Highlights of the park :

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
Over 370 species of exotic birds
Is an important centre for ornithologists
Experience bicycle and rickshaw safari in the park
Enjoy boat safari in rains
Paradise for the bird watchers

5 Best Honeymoon Places in Rajasthan to Let You Enjoy Romantic Voyage

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February 4, 2021, 6:53 AM

5 best honeymoon places in Rajasthan : Rajasthan, a land of red stone forts and white marble palaces, offers the best honeymoon destinations where you can celebrate the best days of your life. A grand welcome, a great treatment and amazing hospitality shall leave you stunned. Let’s discuss the five places where you can you can start your romantic voyage:

Jaisalmer Romantic Places

Wanna see the perfect amalgamation of folk dance, camel safari and desert camps along with mesmerising sand dunes giving a breathtaking view? Visit Jaisalmer and don’t miss the beautiful sunrise.

Hand in hand, watch the pristine attractions in this golden city which include Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, The Massive Five-storied Patwon ki Haveli, Desert Nation Park and Gadsisar Lake.

You can also enjoy a wonderful camel ride or can opt for camping in desert for a night or two to dance with folk dancers.

Mount Abu Romantic Places

5 Best Honeymoon Places in Rajasthan to Let You Enjoy Romantic Voyage

This is yet another beautiful destination which has Green Aravalli Mountain Ranges and Nakki Lake in its vicinity which add further beauty to this place.

What adds beauty to this place are attractions such as Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary, Nakki Lake, Achalgarh, Gurushikher, Trevor’s Crocodile Park and different others. The hot air balloon ride and romantic boat ride are yet another experiences which you will add up in your memories for ever.

Jaipur Romantic Places

Jaipur: Also called as the Pink City, Jaipur is one of the most beautiful and cherished tourist places in the nation. Its beautiful palaces, forts, mansions, heritage hotels, ancient marketplaces and its handicraft items give spectacular views. The walled city is UNESCO world heritage site which makes it one amongst the most beautiful cities where red-stone houses and pink color buildings leave you mesmerised with its charm.

Explore Sheesha Restaurant, Central park, Nahargarh Fort, Smriti Van, Sisodia Rani Garden, Jai Singh Palace, Birla Mandir, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal and other such places.

Udaipur: Udaipur is known all across the world for royal romanticism. Famed as one of the perfect destinations for the couples in Rajasthan, you can enjoy a romantic boat ride in the placid waters of Lake Pichola and treat your eyes with wonderful views around. The splendid gardens spread around and the rich cultural heritage sites speak the stories of regal history.

The best time to visit here is from the month of September to March.

Bikaner: Bikaner is known for its temples, forts, palaces, and beautiful museums. The city is also home to the good quality of camels.

You can hop on to the back of your camel, and explore the country side. Places like Lalgarh Palace, Rampuria streets and Junagarh Fort should never be missed to make a visit.

The best time to visit this place is during the month of October

Best Places to Visit in Jaisalmer Fort : Desert Festival 2021

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February 2, 2021, 8:26 PM

Do you know that the descendants of the then maharajas’ workers are still inhabiting the Jaisalmer Fort and running soaps and stalls within the walls?

Also, a total of 99 big bastions are found here across the winding streets, temples and palaces which have been carved out of yellow sandstone. Let’s figure out five best places of the old city, peppered with sandstone havelis, undulating dunes, wind turbines, and villages of the omnipresent Thar Desert present in the Golden City which will take you into the glorious past of India:

Jaisalmer Fort

The Fort sitting atop the Trikuta Hill is also called as the Sonar Quila (Golden Fort) which has been the epicentre of a number of wars between the Rathores and Mughals. The bastion is surrounded by two imposing walls and one enters through a number of sky-high gates that lead to an airy inner courtyard. The fort has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.

The main courtyard takes you to the seven-storied Maharaja Mahal, the king’s former palatial residence which has now been converted into the Fort Palace Museum.

The Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), with a collection of rare Rajput stamps, and Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) with rich porcelain tiles work speak of Jaisalmer’s opulence. The 7 Jain Temples within the fort date back to the 12th and 16th century.

Timings:

Fort Palace Museum: 8 AM – 6 PM (April – October),

9 AM – 6 PM (November – March);

Jain Temples: 8 AM – 12 PM (Chandraprabhu, Rikhabdev, Gyan Bhandar),

11 AM – 12 PM (other temples)

Entry Fee:

Fort Palace Museum: INR 100 for Indians,

INR 500 for Foreigners (audio guide included);

Jain Temples: INR 50 for Indians, INR 200 for Foreigners

Salim Singh ki Haveli: Standing out as a magnificent example of Rajput architecture, the 300-year-old haveli is narrow along the lower floors and then blooms into arched balconies and light blue cupolas.

Salim Singh was a prime minister of Jaisalmer whose poor behaviour with the locals led him to be murdered on orders of the maharaja. Although he wasn’t a pleasant person to be around, his havelis are aesthetically carved. No mortar was used in the construction of this mansion and locals call in Jahaj Mahal.

Timings:

8 AM – 6 PM

Entry Fee:

INR 10-50 for Indians; INR 100 for Foreigners

Patwon ki Haveli: This makes the largest aristocratic mansions in the Golden City. Constructed in the 1800s by the Patwa brothers who were brocade and jewellery merchants, this haveli stands out as an architectural wonder among all the places to visit in Jaisalmer.

While the exterior walls of these mansions as arresting as possible. Patwon ki Haveli has intricately carved windows and balconies, while the interior contains a tiny museum, mirror work, and a few crackling paintings.

Timings:

9 AM – 6 PM

Entry Fee:

INR 50 for Indians; INR 200 for Foreigners

Nathmal Ki Haveli: This is a mansion that a mansion that still houses residents. The 19th century haveli has the beautiful paintings on the first floor that made use of nearly 1.5kg of gold!

Timings:

8 AM – 7 PM

Entry Fee:

Token payment

Gadi Sagar Lake: This is the 14th century tranquil reservoir which was built in 1367 by Maharaja Gadsi Singh to provide water to the old city. The reservoir is dotted with shrines and temples erected by the inhabitants in honour of this man-made oasis. Hire a boat and while away your time at this picturesque location. Gadi Sagar is one of the most mesmerising places to visit in Jaisalmer.

Timings:

8 AM – 9 PM

Entry Fee:

Free

When Bhavya Lal, NASA acting chief, quoted India among space faring nations…

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February 2, 2021, 8:16 PM

Bhavya Lal, the Indian-American appointed as NASA’s acting chief of staff,
will be responsible for the day-to-day operations at NASA’s headquarters and will work towards shaping the strategic direction of the space agency.

Bhavya contributed a lot in making space tourism a reality.

She once quoted India in the summer 2016 issue of the journal Issues in Science and Technology and noted that in the next 10-15 years, the US government might not be the principal hub of the space community.

In same article, she said that space ambitions were no longer restricted to major space-faring nations, but included countries such as India, Israel. South Korea, the UK and Singapore which started showing growing expertise in space exploration and in technology development.

She wrote on the progress made by private companies such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin to make this space tourism a reality.

Alwar has it all: Jungles, palaces, ‘Fairy Queen’ & Akbar, Aurangzeb swords too!

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February 2, 2021, 7:45 PM

Alwar, one of the oldest Rajasthani kingdoms, has its roots going back to 1500 B.C. A city soaking in history, gives a sense of quietude as you stroll through the ancient palace soaking in the charms of its colourful bazaars. The museum here houses the swords of Mughal emperors Akbar and Aurangzeb too.

Alwar also makes the final destination for the Fairy Queen- a retro locomotive said to be the oldest in the world and constructed in 1855! The journey begins in New Delhi and comes to a halt in the City of Rajputs.

Here’s the only list you need for places to visit in Alwar, its secrets tucked away from the maddening crowd.

Bala Qila Alwar

Towering 300m above the city, Bala Qila’s is a massive bastion which predates the rise of the Mughals and its impressive ramparts run for a good 5kms. Mughal emperors, Akbar and Babur spent time here. While Emperor Jahangir spent his three years of exile at Salim Mahal situated within the walls of this fort. While the name ‘Bala’ means young, the fort is ancient, being constructed in the 1500s.

How to reach here:

You can either hire a rickshaw for a longer 7km ride or you could make the steep climb yourself and save time.

Bala Qila was constructed on the foundations of a 10th century battlement and the structure is steeped in history.

There are six entrances and once you’re within its walls, the marble columns and exquisite latticed balconies are a joy to behold.

Timings: 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.

Entry fee: Entry is free. All you need to do is get permission from the police superintendent’s office in the City Palace complex. This is pretty easy to manage.

City Palace Alwar

Wanna see the geometric whirlwind of pavilions and ghats? Visit Vinay Vilas Mahal, or the City Palace, which sits on the bottom of Bala Qila.

Constructed in 1793, the City Palace has 15 large towers and 51 smaller towers that give this structure an air of regality. The marble pavilions, intricate murals, lotus flower bases and airy courtyard make this a must visit destination in Alwar. The palace now houses the offices of the District Collectorate, making it one of the most beautiful government offices in the country.

With the Rajput-Mughal architecture, this palace also has Sagar Kund, the artificial lake. The City Palace is one of the most historically important places to visit in Alwar.

Timings:

10 A.M. – 5 P.M. (closed on Mondays)

Entry Fee:

INR 5 for Indians; INR 50 for Foreigners

Sariska National Park

Situated across 866 sq km, this National Park has everything from jungle safaris to ancient temples. It is home to a variety of wild animals in the midst of stunning scenery. Located within the soft folds of the Aravalli Hills, a jungle safari will help you spot the rare Indian Eagle-Owl, peacock, sambhar, nilgai, jackal, wild boars, monkey, leopard and the majestic tiger.

As of August 2018, Saris Tiger Reserve is home to four tigers, eight tigresses and two cubs. It is the first tiger reserve in the world to have successfully completed a tiger relocation scheme.

Timings:

6 A.M. – 3 P.M. (1st October – 30th June)

Entry Fee:

INR 105 for Indians; INR 570 for Foreigners.

City Palace Museum

Within the sprawling gates of the City Palace , there is a government-run museum that contains relics such as royal ivory slippers, glorious weaponry, royal attire, erotic miniatures, a 11th century Vishnu sculpture and widescreen paintings of royal processions.

The museum is on the top floor of the City Palace and you can reach it by taking the ramp from the main courtyard. The City Palace Museum accommodates ancient coins, manuscripts, inscriptions and stone sculptures. Swords belonging to Emperor Aurangzeb and Akbar are also on display here.

Timings: Tuesday – Sunday; 9:45 A.M. – 5:15 P.M.

Entry Fee: INR 50 for Indians; INR 100 for Foreigners

Nahargarh Fort: Relish the experiential retreat offering thrill, adventure & excitement in Jaipur

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February 2, 2021, 7:48 AM

Nahargarh Fort situated on the Aravalli hills offers you an experiential retreat as you drive off city life to reach to this architectural wonder.

Overlooking a beautiful lake, Nahargarh Fort offers a visual treat by capturing the entire city from a hill top. In fact, the sunset from the fort terrace is a sight which you should never miss for anything else when here.

A food court and a restaurant at the top of the fort further offers an excellent view. In fact, this is one fort which offers adventure, thrill, excitement, horror stories and much more to the avid traveller:

History of Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh in literal form means ‘abode of tigers’.

As per the legends, this fort was named as Nahargarh after the spirt of a Rathore, Nahar Singh started haunting the site during the construction of the fort . Strange phenomenons were occurring in those times as the daily construction work was destroyed in the night by some unseen forces.

Local people confirm that the fort was first named Sudarshangarh, however, it was later named as Nahargarh after the spirit of Nahar Singh Bhomia, a prince, who was haunting the place and destroyed the construction. As believed, a temple was constructed in the fort premises to appease the spirit.

Significance of Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort is home to Jaipur’s first wax museum called as Sheesh Mahal (the palace of mirrors). The sheesh mahal, designed to honor the Mughal and Rajput architecture, showcases a massive 25 million glass pieces, carved with intricate designs and gold polishing.

The wax museum encompasses many well-known personalities including the likes of Amitabh Bachchan. The museum also has detailed backdrops and well-designed sets along with the life like replica of many national heroes.

Sheesh Mahal in other parts of Rajasthan does not have a glass floor and hence this makes it a unique place to visit.

Further Nahargarh fort along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort formed the defence to the then capital when Amer stood tall as the capital of the Rajput. The city was bustling with activity and markets in the 1600s.

How to Reach Nahargarh Fort

Located 6 KM outside the city of Jaipur, the drive to the fort from the city centre is more than just picturesque. With nature’s bounty spread around and peacocks dancing by the roadside, an uphill drive through the forest will leave you in awe of its beauty

Meanwhile, the best way to reach the destination is to hire a cab. Even autos can take you to the fort entrance. There are shuttles also available from the foot of the hill.

Nahargarh Fort Entry and Timings

Nahargarh fort remains open from 10 00 AM in the morning to 5 30 PM in the evening. The entry fee for overseas tourists is INR 200 and students are INR 25.

The wax museum and Sheesh Mahal are situated near the entrance of fort. The entrance fee for each is INR 350.

Best Time to Visit the Nahargarh Fort

Best time to visit the Nahargarh Fort is during winter as the weather remains pleasant through out the day. The fort forms a perfect location to spend an entire day. You can couple it with the two forts nearby, Amer and Jaigharh.

It is advisable to first visit Nahargarh fort. You can spend the morning there and have lunch there. There after you can move to Jaigarh which is only a KM from Nahargarh.

Most Significant Aspect of Nahargarh Fort

The abode of tigers has an amazing view. Earlier it was a lonely place with magnificent structures and a few places to eat. But now the fort is bustling with noise due to the recent opening of the glass palace and wax museum.

All about Nahargarh Fort

Famous for : Monument Fort / Fortress History & Culture
Fee : INR 200 for Foreign Tourists and INR 50 for Indians
Visiting Time : All days 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Visit Duration : Around 2 – 3 hour

Budget 2021-22: Know how it’s different in 5 ways !

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February 1, 2021, 7:16 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam presented the budget 2021-22 on February 1 announcing slew of reform measures. Here are the 5 ways how the Budget 2021-22 is different from the other budget sessions:

For the first time in India, the finance minister replaced her signature ‘bahi khata’, and opted to carry the the documents in a tablet which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem

For the first time in India, the finance minister replaced her signature ‘bahi khata’, and opted to carry the the documents in a tablet which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem

For the first time in India, the finance minister replaced her signature ‘bahi khata’, and opted to carry the the documents in a tablet which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem

For the first time in India, the finance minister replaced her signature ‘bahi khata’, and opted to carry the the documents in a tablet which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem

For the first time in India, the finance minister replaced her signature ‘bahi khata’, and opted to carry the the documents in a tablet which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem

Top 5 Gangsters of India

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January 30, 2021, 5:53 PM

As Rajasthan police on Thursday caught the most wanted gangster Papla Gurjar who had created a havoc in states namely Rajasthan and Haryana, we take a sneak peak into the top 5 gangsters of India which created a reign of terror across India:

Dawood Ibrahim: Dawood was born in Mumbai in the year 1955 to a police constable in Mumbai’s Dongri. After forming a clan of relatives and friends from his locale, he started getting engaged in smuggling, robbery, fraud and other petty crimes during his teens. At this time, he locked horns with the infamous Haji Mastan. By the late 1970’s, he was into extortion, money laundering, gold smuggling, illegal arms trade and drug trafficking and floated the dreaded D-Company, a mega crime syndicate.

He was named by the CBI as among the main perpetrators of the 1993 serial blasts, after which he, reportedly, fled to Pakistan.

Chotta Rajan: He was born in Mumbai as Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje and then he started his criminal career as a ticket scalper and thief. Later he joined mobster, Rajan Mahadev Nair’s (Bada Rajan) gang.

Chotta Rajan took over Nair’s gang after the death of his mentor in 1983, and made up a strong partnership with Dawood Ibrahim, as the two terrorised Mumbai.

In 1993, Chotta Rajan separated from Ibrahim, and formed his own gang, which was more into widescale drug trafficking, extortion, murder and smuggling.

Many people believe that Ibrahim attempted to assassinate Chotta Rajan many times, but ultimately, the Indonesian law enforcement authorities, in collaboration with the Australian police, nabbed him in Bali. Rajan is serving a lifer at Tihar Jail in Delhi.

Haji Mastan: Also referred to as Mumbai’s ‘Robin Hood’ for the charity work he undertook at Dharavi, Haji Mastan was born in 1926 to a Muslim family in Panaikulam, Tamil Nadu, Mastan. He reportedly, migrated to Bombay at the age of eight, and here he developed an underworld empire and ruled the roost for two decades between 1960 and 1980, with two aides Karim Lala and Varadarajan Mulaidar. He along with his gang was engaged in largescale black marketing of cinema tickets, bootlegging, and extortion.

He died at the age of 68 in 1994 of cardiac arrest at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.

Karim Lala: He was born as Abdul Sher Khan, in Afghanistan in 1911, however, later his family shifted to Bombay. Here, along with two gangsters, Haji Mastan and Varadarajan Mulaidar, he began his criminal career as part of a Pathan gang that worked as recovery brokers helping Gujarati and Marwari businessmen and money lenders. His criminal activities included illegal gambling, illegal sale of liquor, forced eviction, extortion and contract killings.

Lala handed over his empire to his nephew Samad Khan and went into retirement before eventually dying of a heart attack in February, 2002, at 90.

Veerappan: Veerappan, born in Mysore in 1952, was a smuggler, poacher and bandit who was wanted for the murders of over a 120 people as well as for the deaths of more than 2,000 elephants dwelling in the forests of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and the smuggling and illicit sale of tons of sandalwood and ivory.

He is also known for kidnapping government officers, politicians, and even celebrities for ransom,
He was killed in 2004 in an encounter at Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district under Operation Cocoon.

Rajasthan-Cop School Aapni Pathshala speak story of transformation for street kids

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January 29, 2021, 10:26 AM

Aapni Pathshala in Churu district of Rajasthan has transformed the fortunes of 500 street kids who once begged on streets but now are aiming to become Army officers and cops

Constable Dharamveer Jakhar, a committed cop in Rajasthan, serves as a school teacher for street kids too who once were engaged in begging and rag picking. Watch out the live video who this man is taking efforts to install solar light in hutments of these kids so that they can study in night:

Jakhar, works an hour daily to teach these kids and also give them prizes to ensure they attend their regular classes lured by the gifts they get. Now these kids aspire to become Army officials and top cops.

The school, he runs, is called as Aapni pathshala where around 500 kids are aiming to join Army and police services.

Top 5 places to visit in Bharatpur whose origin is traced to Ramayana era!

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January 28, 2021, 3:25 PM

Bharatpur in Rajasthan is home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (KNP).

Do you know that the origin of the name Bharatpur is traced to Bharat, younger brother of Lord Ram. Laxman, the other brother, has also been given the most prestigious position in this once royal kingdom as that of the family deity of the ruling family of Bharatpur. His name also appears in the state seals and coat-of-arms.
The history of Bharatpur in fact dates back to 5th century BC, when the Matsya kingdom flourished here. The Matsyas were allies of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war.

In the early 18th century, Maharaja Suraj Mal captured the fort of Bharatpur by vanquishing Khemkaran, the rival chieftain and laid the foundation for Bharatpur. Today, the city is proud to be known as home to one of the world’s best-known bird watching destinations, Keoladeo Ghana National Park (KNP). Let’s study about the five top places to be visited in this city:

Bharatpur Palace and Museum

Top 5 places to visit in Bharatpur whose origin is traced to Ramayana era!

Wanna see antiques, sculptures, local art and craft wares? Visit the Bharatpur Palace. Located within its premises is Kamra Khas, a museum containing a vast number of antiques, over 581 stone sculptures, 861 local art and craft wares and ancient scriptures that depict the art and culture typical of Bharatpur. The palace is a fine fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.

Ganga Mandir: Situated in the heart of the city, it is one amongst the most beautiful temples of Rajasthan which has magnificent deity of Ganga Maharaj made of pristine white marble. Maharaja Balwant Singh started constructing this temple in the mid-19th century.

Keoladeo Ghana National Park: This makes the world’s most fascinating and spectacular bird reserves as it is considered as one of the richest bird areas in the world today. Every year, thousands of migratory waterfowl birds such as green sandpiper and cranes visit the park during winter. You will be surprised to know that this park was created in mid 18th century as a small reservoir located 5 kilometres to the southeast of Bharatpur. The construction of the Ajan Bund (dam) and the subsequent flooding of this natural depression led to one of the world’s most fascinating and spectacular bird reserves.

Laxman Mandir: Dedicated to Laxman, brother of Lord Rama, this temple is famous for its typical Rajasthani style of architecture and beautiful pink stonework.

Lohagarh Fort: Lohagarh Fort stands by its names as it has withstood many attacks by the British, however was ultimately captured by Arthur Wellesley. The fort is surrounded by a moat which used to be filled with water to keep enemies out. Interesting monuments inside the fort are Kothi Khas, Mahal Khas, Moti Mahal and Kishori Mahal. Raja Suraj Mal built Jawahar Bhurj and Fateh Bhurj to commemorate victories over the Mughals and the British.

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