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BHARATPUR
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Saras ** Standard
Sras
Schoraha, Agra
Road, Bharatpur
Contact Person:
Sunder Singh
Mobile: +91
9928367578
Tel: +91-05644-223790
Email:
saras@rtdc.in
Bharatpur City: The history of Bharatpur dates back to the epic age, when the Matsya Kingdom flourished here in the 5th century BC The matsya were allies of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata war. According to tradition the name of Bharatpur is traced to Bharat, the brother of lord Rama of Ayodhya whose other brother Laxman was given the high place of family deity of the ruling family of Bharatpur. His name also appears in the state seals and coat-of-arms.
Bharatpur is also called the Eastern gateway of Rajasthan. Maharaja Suraj Mal. Apart from being a brave General was also a great builder. He built numerous forts and palaces across the kingdom including the Pleasure Palace complex at Deeg. Bharatpur is today known the world over for its Keoladeo Ghana National Park.
Places to visit
in Bharatpur:
Lohagarh
Fort:
Massive iron
structure built
in the early
18th century
with its
impregnable
defences it
sustained itself
even after a
number of
British attacks.
The fort has
three palaces
within its
precincts –
Kishori Mahal,
Mahal Khas and
Kothi Khas.
Government
Museum: A
rich collection
of artifacts,
exquisitely
carved
sculptures and
ancient
inscriptions can
be admired in
the Museum.
Jawahar Burj
and Fateh Burj:
A few of the
eight imposing
towers still
stand erect
within the
glorious
ramparts of the
fort. These two
are of special
interest. Built
by Maharaja
Suraj Mal to
commemorate his
victories over
the Mughals and
British
respectively.
The Palace:
The royal
edifice is a
fusion of the
Mughal and
Rajput
architectural
styles with
magnificent
apartments and
intricately
designed floor
tiles having
interesting
patterns.
Keoldadeo
National park:
Once the royal
hunting preserve
of the princes
of Bharatpur, it
is one of the
finest bird
sanctuaries in
the word
inuadated with
over 400 species
of water birds.
Exotic migratory
birds from
Afghanistan,
Central Asia,
Tibet as well as
Siberian cranes
from the Arctic,
greyleg geese
from Siberia and
barheaded geese
from China come
here in July/Aug
to spend the
winters in the
warmer climate
and they breed
till Oct/Nov.
Around Bharatpur:
Deeg: (32
km) Once the
summer resot of
the rulers of
Bharatpur, it
serveds the
second capital
of the region.
This interesting
town is strewn
with massive
fortifications,
stunningly
beautiful
gardens,
magnificent
palaces and a
colourful
bazaar.
Brij Bhumi:
close to
Bharatpur are
Mathura,
Vrindawan and
Goverdhan where
every year
thousands of
devotees visit.
45 km away is
famous Taj Mahal
at Agra and
before that lies
Fatehpur Sikri
(15 km)
Distances:
Air: 55
km Agra is the
nearest airport.
Rail:
Regular rail
services connect
Bharatpur with
several cities
on Delhi-Mumbai
trunk route,
Jaipur and Agra.
Road: A
network of bus
services links
Bharatpur with
several cities
within and
outside the
State.
Hotel
Saras: The hotel is named after the bird Indian Sarus a beautiful bird to be seen
in the Keoladeo National Park. The Hotel is situated on the main road leading to Agra and around 3 km from Railway/ Bus Station. Ideal place for group and family stay. It offers 10 AC rooms and 18 Non AC rooms with modern amenities. Restaurant serves variety of cuisine and well stocked bar offers drinks including scotch, wine and beer. Camping facility also available for
caravan travelers.
Tariff valid upto 30th September 2010 with complimentary
breakfast
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A. C. |
Non A. C. |
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Rooms |
10 |
18 |
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Double |
1350 |
950 |
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Single |
1100 |
850 |
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Extra Bed |
375 |
275 |
Applicable tax/vat extra
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