Founded by Maharajah Suraj Mal in the year 1733, Bharatpur is the famed city of Rajasthan. Bharatpur derives its name from Laxman, the younger brother of Lord Rama who is also the family god of the erstwhile royal family of Bharatpur. The famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, which is now known as Kelaodeo Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 364 species of birds including Demoiselle Cranes, Dalmatian Pelicans, Black Bittern, Greater Painted Snipe, Large-tailed, Indian and Grey Nightjars. UNESCO has declared the Kelaodeo National Park as World Heritage site. Besides Bird Sanctuary, Lohagarh fort, Government Museum, Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are other worth visiting places in Bharatpur.
As a major tourist hotspot, Bharatpur has a wide selection of hotels, which offer exceptional value for money. The hotels in Bharatpur are categorized as economy hotels, wildlife resorts, lodges, deluxe hotels, tourist houses and heritage properties. Famous amongst leisure as well as business travellers, Bharatpur hotels are located mainly near to the highway, railway station and in close vicinity to the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. The budget hotels in Bharatpur offer basic accommodation with essential amenities at pocket friendly rates. If looking for a luxurious stay, then the deluxe and heritage hotels of Bharatpur are the ideal choice for guests. The rooms of these hotels are lavishly furnished and endowed with state of art facilities. Catering flawless services to guests, the deluxe and heritage hotels in Bharatpur offer an amazing dining experience. Many of the resorts and the hotels in Bharatpur also have tour and travel desk that organize short sightseeing trips of Bharatpur and the nearby places. |
