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Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan. It is also known as Bharatpur bird sanctuary. Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary / National Park / wildlife Sanctuary is famous as bird's paradise, with over 380 resident and migrant species of birds, including the Common, Demoiselle and the rare Siberian Cranes. The Keoladeo Ghana National Park is also an excellent place to spot mammals like Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Striped Hyaena, Sambar, Fishing Cat, Nilgai, Blackbuck and wild Boar. In 1981, Keoladeo Ghana bird sanctuary was given the status of National Park. The name Keoladeo has been derived from a nearby ancient Hindu temple, devoted to Lord Shiva. [more about Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary...]
| Laxmi Vilas Palace |
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Laxmi Vilas Palace was built in 1887 for Raja Raghunath Singh, by his elder brother Maharaja Ram Singh who was the then ruler of Bharatpur. In 1994 Laxmi Vilas Palace got transformed into a luxurious heriteg house to cater to the incoming travelers.
Set amidst a sprawling 50 acres, and surrounded by undulating, yellow mustard fields, the Laxmi Vilas Palace was built for Raja Raghunath Singh. An eclectic and lively fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. [more about Laxmi Vilas Palace...]
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| Chandra Mahal Haveli |
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This wonderful resort is located in the midst of the lush green vegetation. Chandra Mahal Haveli is one of the best heritage hotels in Bharatpur, Rajasthan that is equipped to make your stay pleasurable in every way. The royal architecture, with elaborate antique furniture allows the guests to enjoy the lavish lifestyles of the kings and zamindars. [more about Chandra Mahal Haveli...]
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| Bharatpur Forest Lodge |
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The Bharatpur Forest Lodge within the vicinity of Keoladeo National Park that lies 190-kms from Delhi and 55-kms from Agra in Rajasthan, offers an up close and personal stay. Faded interiors with nothing to write home about except the vantage location, which doesn't come cheap.
Bharatpur was a premier Jat state in Rajasthan, which is now mainly famous for the splendid Bharatpur palace which dates back to the 15th century. Other attractions of Bharatpur are the Keoladeo Ghana national park, the bird sanctuary and the Lohargarh fort. The govt. run Bharatpur Forest Lodge is a wonderful place. [more about Bharatpur Forest Lodge...]
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| The Bagh Resort |
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The Bagh is a heritage hotel set in 12 acres two hundred year-old garden in Bharatpur Rajasthan, it is located just four hours away from major destinations such as Delhi, Jaipur and Gwalior. The Bagh offers visitors an opportunity to experience quiet luxury near Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in the world. The hotel's 23 rooms are located in five different residential complexes. A restaurant, banquet hall, coffee shop, library and a gym, all situated in a verdant orchard, allow guests to enjoy solitude and companionship in restful indoor and outdoor spaces. [more about The Bagh Resort...]
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