Government Museum at Bharatpur
Government Museum
A rich collection of artifacts, exquisitely carved sculptures and ancient inscriptions can be admired in the Government Museum located in the Palace. All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage, art and crafts of the region.
Main gate of Fort of Bharatpur was also held at the Jawahar Burj. The Palace : This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central part of the palace.
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Bharatpur
Bharatpur - The Favorite Bird Retreat The 55 km long journey by road from Agra drives you to the town of Bharatpur - the eastern gateway to Rajasthan. Bharatpur is popular for its bird sanctuary-the Keoladeo Ghana National Park -finest in Asia with a rich avian variety. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. Of the remnants of the royal past remains the marvelous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibits that date back to the early 15th century. General Information about Bharatpur Area : 22 sq. km. Altitude