Bharatpur is a district in the state of Rajasthan in India. The headquarters of the district is located in the town of Bharatpur. Bharatpur is a popular tourist destination and hundreds of tourists come here to spend a wonderful holiday.
Bharatpur district in Rajasthan is spread over an area of around 5,066 sq Km. It is bordered by Rewari and Gurgaon districts, Dholpur, Karauli, Dausa and Alwar and Agra and Mathura districts. The district is drained by the Gambhir, Rooparel and Ban Ganga rivers.
The weather in Bharatpur district, Rajasthan is mainly dry due its closeness to the desert. The summer season is hot while the winter season is cold and pleasant. The weather is dry all over the year. The ideal time for tourists to travel to Bharatpur is between the months of October and February.
Bharatpur district is one of the popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan. The world famous Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary or the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is located in the district. It ranks among the well-known bird sanctuaries of the world and is home to diverse species of birds. Plenty of sightseeing trips and safari tours are arranged by the tourist board and other travel agencies. Besides, there are other tourist attractions in Bharatpur district. It include:
Government Museum
Ganga Mandir
Bharatpur Palace
Lohagarh Fort
Deeg Palace
There are plenty of hotels and lodging centers in Bharatpur. Tourists can opt for luxury hotels or budget hotels according to their needs and budget. One can shop for wide range of handicrafts and local artifacts from the local markets and shops at reasonable rates.