Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Rajasthan - Best Unexplored Places to visit in Rajasthan

Travel Information Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- Keoladeo National Park

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Think of Siberian Cranes and you will remember Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Bharatpur is a small tpwn located in Rajasthan very close to the Taj City Agra, Pink City Jaipur and Holy City of Mathura.  Bharatpur is an ecstasy for the avian world and a treat to the eyes for the visitors who are mostly the nature and bird lovers.

The British Officials used to visit the place for duck shooting resort. However after the Independence the Indian Government in 1956 declared is reserve for birds and later it was upgraded to National Park. UNESCO has listed the sanctuary as a world heritage site.

The Sanctuary is only about 29 sq. km but it has variety of Avian species. There are over 375 species of beautiful birds in Bharatpur Sanctuary and over 132 of them breed inside the Keoladeo Ghana National Park and nearly every year new ones are added to the list.

The highlighting point of the sanctuary is that it attracts birds from other parts of the country and abroad from places like Russia, Europe, Siberia, China and Tibet.

If you are visiting Bharatpur you must be aware of the fact that the vehicles are only permitted upto Shanti Kutir inside the park. However for the convenience of the travelers and tourists the Electra Van of forest department can be engaged in the sanctuary.

But if you are a true nature and bird lover it is always advisable to explore the park is on foot or bicycles which are available on hire. You can also hire a Cycle rickshaws. Please make sure that you do not make big noise and do not litter the place. Please keep the place clean

Where to stay in Bharatpur

RTDC Hotels run by Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation is the best options to stay in Bharatpur. The rooms are big, nest and clean and the tariff is economical.

S.No	Hotels & Restaurants	Phone No.
1.	ITDC Bharatpur Forest Lodge	05644-222760
2.	RTDC Hotel Saras	05644-223790
3.	PWD Dak Bungalow	05644-223760
4.	Circuit House	05644-223766

Note: Railway retiring rooms, Heritage hotels , moderate hotels and paying guest accommodation is also available here.

Local Transport in Bharatpur

You have many economical options available here right from Auto rickshaw, Cycle-rickshaw to Tongas from the Bus Stand and Railway Station.

Guide Services in Bharatpur

Always go for an authorized and licensed tour guide in Bahartpur. For more information about the approved tourist guides for the Keoladeo National Park please contact the below numbers
1. The Asstt. Director, Tourist Reception Center, Hotel Saras (RTDC). Tel 05644-223790
2. Deputy Chief Wildlife Warden, Forest Rest House. Tel 05644-222777
3. Guides are also available at the Bird Sanctuary gate.

Conducted Tours in Bharatpur

Special RTDC conducted tours are also available at Bahartpur. Mini bus is operated by Forest Rest House. For booking you may contact to:
Dy. Chief Wildlife Warden
Forest Rest House  Tel. 05644-222777

Important Telephone Numbers (Bharatpur STD Code- 05644)

S.No	Important Offices in Bharatpur	Phone No.
1.	District Collector	223086, 223355
2.	Inspector General of Police	222859
3.	Superintendent of Police	223116
4.	Kotwali, Bharatpur	222548
5.	Police Station, Mathura Gate, Bharatpur	223782
6.	Ambulance	108
7.	Telephone Enquiry	197
8.	Railway Enquiry	131, 139
9.	Roadways Enquiry	260330

Tourist Information Center Bharatpur

Near Hotel Saras, Agra Road, Bharatpur. Phone- 05644-222542

Other places of interest in Bahartpur include Iron Fort, Museum, Deeg Excursion, The Palace etc

 How to reach Bharatpur

Bharatpur is well connected by National Express Higfhway from  Agra about 55 kms and Jaipur about185 kms. The distance from Mumbai is about 1,207 km. Bharatpur is well connected by Rail from Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu and other major cities of India. All important places of Bharatpur are connected by roads.

Agra, Jaipur and Delhi are the nearest Airports from Bharatpur


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Gupta and Post Gupta Temples of Rajasthan - Best unexplored places to visit in Rajasthan

Gupta and Post Gupta Temples of Rajasthan

Rajasthan has many ancient Temples of Gupta Style especially in the South Eastern Region of Rajasthan. If you are travelling between Kota and Jhalawar of Rajasthan then you will find 5^th Century Gupta Temple at Darrah. The Pillars of this ancient Temple still stands intact and you will find a Museum here. It is a Perfect piece of Gupta workmanship.

Not to be missed the sanctum, vestibule and half man – Dapa at the Sheetaleshwara Temple at Jhalarapatnam. Built in 689 AD this is the earliest dated temple in Rajasthan. The Hall of the Temple in the fron was highly praised by Fergusson was added later in the next century.

There are few more Gupta period Temples in Rajasthan which you can see at Chittorgarh , Kota and Kansua. The reminiscent of Gupta workmanship can also be seen at Government Museums in Ajmer and Bharatpur in Rajasthan. These temples are no more now.

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Travel Information Banswara Rajasthan - Best Unexplored Places to visit in Rajasthan

Planning a Trip to Banswara Rajasthan - Tourist Attractions 

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Are you planning a trip to Rajasthan? do you know that Banwara is one of the best unexplored places in rajasthan? Do you knmow that there are number of places of tourist interest in Banswara? 

The Banswara district of Rajasthan forms was previously a princely state ruled by the Maharavals. The people believe that once a Bhil ruler named Bansia ruled this place and hence Banswara was named after him. Later in a battle Jagmal Singh defeated and killed Bansia and became the first Maharaval of the princely state.

Places to visit in Banswara – Sight Seeing and

A temple of Goddess Tripura Sundari, commonly known as Turtia Maata

Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project

It is one of the famous tourist spot near Banswara. Apart from this there are number of dams and canals situated at beautiful sites. The exquisite Mahi river in this area has a number of islands inside the Mahi Dam catchment area and thus Banswara is also known as the 'City of Hundred Islands'

The Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project is located about 16 km from Banswara

Anand Sagar Lake

It is located about 3 kms from Banswara on the eastern side of the town. Anand sagar is a beautiful artificial lake, said to have constructed by Lachhi Bai Of Idar - The Rani of Maharawal Jagaml.  Near the lake you can also see the holy trees known as "Kalpa Vriksha" which are said to fulfill the desires of visitors

Cheench located about 18 Kms from Banswara is a famous 12th century temple of "Lord Brahma". The black stone statue is of an average man's height.

Diablab Lake

You can enjoy boating at the Diablab Lake just 1 km from the city. You would be delighted to see numerous Lotus Flowers in the lake and on the banks of the lake you can visit the small but beautifu Badal Mahal, the summer residence of the former rulers

Kagdi Pick Up Weir

Located about 3 km from Banswara the Kagdi Pick Up Weir is a commendable place to see, particularly for its fountains, gardens and water, spread over a wide area.

Arthuna

Located about 55 Kms from banswara is Arthuna where you will see the splendid complex of ancient temples which were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The place used to be the capital of the Parmar Rulers in earlier times. It is called the village of old and broken temples.

Other famous places to visit in Banswara District are

Shri Raj Mandir – 16^th Century Rajputana Architecture

Madareshwar Lord Shiva Temple about 4 Kms, Sai Baba temple, Abdulla Pir about 3 Kms from banswara. Bohra Community take part in the Urs every year.

Ram Kund is located about 25 Kms from Banswara and is surrounded by hills. It is also called Phati Khan by the locals because of the deep cave.

About 40 Kms from Banswara is Andeshwar Jain temple, Bhim Kund the famous picnic spot is located about 30 Kms.

The famous Sun Temple Talwara is located about 17 Kms from Banswara

How to Reach Banswara Rajasthan 

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Banswara is well connected by road from all parts of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Roadways offer frequent Bus Service from Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Nagaur and other parts of the state.

 

Road Distances from Banswara to other cities and places : 

Place	Distance from Banswara(KM)	Place	Distance from banswara (KM)	Place	Distance from Banswara(KM)
Jaipur	527	Arthuna	55	Dahod (Guj.)	108
Udaipur	165	Tripura Sundari	19	Ahmedabad (Guj.)	285
Chittorgarh	185	Mahi Dam	16	Vadodara (Guj.)	238
Dungarpur	89	Cheench	18	Ratlam (M.P.)	80
Galiyakot	85	Rishabdeo	151	Ujjain (M.P.)	225
Dev Somnath	78	Jaisamand	115	Indore (M.P.)	212
Baneshwar	45	Sitamata	85
		Sanctuary

Reaching Banswara by Train

 There is no Rail connectivity till Banswara Rajasthan. However the nearest Railway station is Ratlam Junction about 80 KM.  

By Air

Nearest Airport from Banswara is Udaipur (160 KM), Indore (MP) (212 KM) & Ahmedabad (Guj) (285 KM)

Planning a Trip to Lake Palace Silserh Alwar - Best Unexplored places in Rajasthan

Lake Palace Silserh Alwar

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While in Alwar do not miss to visit the Siliserh lake enroute to Sariska Sanctuary. The Lake Palace or the water palace of Siliserh is now available for the tourists. It is been converted into an RTDC Tourist Bungalow. The Siliserh lake is located only about 11 Km from Alwar city. 

Siliserh Lake

The calm and peaceful lake is nestled in the hills away from the hustle bustle of the city. The dazzling lake covers an area of about 10.5 Square Km and is surrounded by thick forest and splendid cenotaphs on its bank. 

The Tourist Bungalow was in fact royal hunting lodge /palace which was built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh for his Queen ShilaIf you are looking for a mesmerizing and peaceful weekend then Siliserh lake is one of the attractive spots to enjoy.

Tourists can also avail the Boating facilities at Siiiserh Lake

Alwar is well connected by National Highway from Delhi and Jaipur. Delhi Jaipur Shatabadi Express in the morning is the best option to reach Alwar. It takes less than three hours to reach Alwar from Delhi. Buses to Alwar are available from ISBT Sarai Kale Khan, ISBT Kashmere Gate and Bikaner House New Delhi.

Timings of Siliserh lake

Sunrise to sunset
Motor Boat Rs. 400/-(15 minutes)
Paddle Boat Rs. 80/- (half an hour)

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Important Rajasthan Tourism Contact Numbers For Tourist

 
Assistant Director, Tourist Reception Centre, Jaipur, 0141-5110598

Chief Reservation Office RTDC, New Delhi, 011-23381884/23386069

Chief Reservation Office RTDC, Jaipur, 0141-5115512/5114768

Transport Unit RTDC, Jaipur, 0141-2375466