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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How to Reach Ajmer Sharif Rajasthan - Best Weekend Destinations in Rajasthan

Planning a Trip to Ajmer Dargah and Pushkar 

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Ajmer is a very religious and holy town of Rajasthan and India. The sacred town of Ajmer is famous for the Dargah of Jhwaja Moinuddin Chisti and Pushkar. People from all religions have faith in the saint Moinuddin Chistti and casts visit Dargah and Pushkar in Ajmer. Ajmer is also famous for its educational importance. There are many renowned schools and colleges in Ajmer where students from all across the country come for studies. The famous Mayo college and Sophia Girls School and Sophia Girls College are located in Ajmer. One of the few Military Schools is also located in Ajmer.

Ajmer has an intersting history and the fort of Prithvi Raj Chouhan is also there in Ajmer apart from Anasagr Lake and Baradari built by the Mughals. Ajmer district is also famous for Kishangarh Marble. The marble factories in Kishangarh attracts consumers from all over the world and the Kishangarh marble is used in almost every household in the country.

How to Reach Ajmer Pushkar

Reaching Ajmer by Air
Jaipur is the nearest Airport from Ajmer. Distance of Ajmer from Jaipur is 120 Kms which can be covered in less than 2 hrs via 8 lane Express Highway.

Reaching Ajmer via Train
Ajmer is connected by train from all parts of the country. Trains between Mumbai and Ajmer, Trains from Bihar to Ajmer and trains from Jammu to Ajmer are avaialble on daily basis. Shatabadi trains also run between Delhi Ajmer and takes just 6 hrs to reach from Delhi to Ajmer.

Reaching Ajmer by Road
Distance of Ajmer from Delhi is 400 Kms. Frequent buses are avaialble from Sarai Kale Khan Delhi to Ajmer. Buses also run between Udaipur Ajmer, Ahmadabad to Ajmer and all other cities of Rajasthan.

NH 8 Connects Delhi to Ajmer and the road is well maintained and the journey takes around 6 to 7 hrs by road



Online booking of tickets available at  https://rsrtconline.rajasthan.gov.in/

GENERAL ENQUIRY NUMBERS OF RAJASTHAN ROADWAYS

1.	Control Room, Head Office, Jaipur (Open 24 hrs.)	0141-2373044 +91 95494 56745
2.	Central Bus Stand, Sindhi Camp, Jaipur
	Platform No. 1 (For Routes Delhi,Ajmer,Bhilwara,Udaipur,Jodhpur,Alwar)	0141-2207906
	Platform No. 2 (For Routes Kekri, Tonk, Bundi,Kota)	0141-2207912
	Platform No. 5 (Deluxe Platform, Volvo Services) (For Delhi,Chandigarh,Agra,Lucknow)	0141-2204445
	Platform No. 3 (For Routes Nagaur,Kuchaman,Jobner)	0141-2207913
	Platform No. 4 (For Routes Sikar,Bikaner,GAnaganagar,Jhunjhunu,Pilani)	0141-2207914
	Deluxe Bus Reservation	0141-2205790
	Duty Officer (Platform No. 3)	0141-2207907
3.	Enquiry Manzi-Ki-Chattri/Amer Road, Jaipur	0141-2670159
4.	Enquiry Narayan Singh Circle, Jaipur	0141-2574645
5.	Enquiry Durgapura Bus Stand, Jaipur	0141-2172488
6.	Enquiry Sodala Bus Stand, Jaipur	0141-2297574
7.	Duty Officer at Sindhi Camp, Jaipur	0141-2207903
8.	Accident Cell at Sindhi Camp, Jaipur	0141-2207908
9.	Enquiry at Delhi For Deluxe & Volvo
	Bikaner House, Delhi	011-23383469 011-23386698
	ISBT Kashmiri Gate (For Exp Bus Hanumangadh,Ganganagar,Bikaner,Sikar,Churu,Jaipur)	011-23864470
	ISBT Sarai Kale Khan (For Exp Bus-Bharatpur,Balaji,Agra,Gawlior)	011-24353731
	Chief Manager Delhi	011-23383469
	Office(Chief Manager) Delhi	011-23864417
10 .	Haridwar	097201 00906
	Main Bus Adda, Opst. Railway Station Platform No. 3
	Har ki podi Ghat.
11 .	Chandigarh
	Routes - Jaipur to Chandigarh           (Bus Stand Sector-17)
	Routes - Chandigarh to Jaipur           (Bus Stand Sector-43)
12 .	Indore	093029 28066
	Sarvate Bus Stand (Routes- Jaipur,Kota,Jhalawar,Tonk, Bhilwara)
	Gangwal Bus Stand (Routes- Ajmer,Udaipur,Jodhpur)
13 .	Ahmadabad	079-25461264
	All Routes - Bus Stand Geeta Mandir Platform No. 5
14 .	Agra	0562-2420228
	for Volvo  Bus Stand Sheetal Laudge

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General Knowledge Questions and Answers of Rajasthan - Rajasthan GK 2016-2017

Rajasthan General Knowledge – GK of Rajasthan India

Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and exotic states of India. Rajasthan is famous for its tradition and majestic splendor full of riot of colors and located against the vast backdrop of Aravali Mountains, sand and desert.

We can also say that Rajasthan in India is a destination that defies definition.

Districts of RajasthanAjmer
Alwar
Banswara
Baran
Barmer
Bharatpur
Bhilwara
Bikaner
Bundi
Chittorgarh
Churu
Dausa
Dholpur
Dungarpur
Hanumangarh
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jalore
Jhalawar
Jhunjhunu
Jodhpur
Karauli
Kota
Nagaur
Pali
Pratapgarh
Rajsamand
Sawai Madhopur

Sikar
Sirohi
Sriganganagar
Tonk
Udaipur


Geographical Profile of Rajasthan

Location of Rajasthan - northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent

West and northwest of Rajasthan bordered by Pakistan

North and northeast of Rajasthan bounded by the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh

East and southeast of Rajasthan bounded by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Southwest of Rajasthan bounded by the state of Gujarat



Where the tropic of cancer does passes in Rajasthan?

It passes through its southern tip in the Banswara district.


Area of Rajasthan - 132,140 square miles (342,239 square kilometres).


The capital city is Jaipur.

In the western region of Rajasthan is the famous Thar Desert, which is also known as the Great Indian Desert. The land in this part is relatively dry and infertile.

Rajasthan’s southwestern part however is relatively wetter, more fertile and hilly.

Climate in Rajasthan

The state of Rajasthan has varied climate. It is different in different regions.

In Rajasthan the average winter temperatures range from 0° to 28° C (46° to 82° F), summers are very hot in many parts and the temperatures range from 25° to 46° C (77° to 115° F).

Average rainfall also varies in the state of Rajasthan

In the western deserts rainfall is about 100 mm (about 4 in) annually, while the southeastern part the average rainfall per annum is about 650 mm (26 in)

Legislative assembly in Rajasthan has 200 seats

There are 35 seats for members of parliament MP

10 Rajya Sabha seats (Upper House) and 25 to the Lok Sabha (Lower House).

Local government of Rajasthan is based on 33 administrative districts


Loksabha Members of Parliament from Rajasthan






1

Sachin Pilot Ajmer INC


2

Jitendra Singh  Alwar INC


3 Tarachand Bhagora Banswara (ST) INC


4 Harish Choudhary Barmer INC


5 Ratan Singh Bharatpur (SC) INC


6 Dr C P Joshi Bhilwara INC


7 Arjun Ram Meghwal  Bikaner (SC) BJP


8 Dr. Girija Vyas  Chittorgarh INC


9 Ram Singh Kaswan Churu BJP


10 Dr. Kirodi Lal Meena Dausa (ST) IND


11 Bharat Ram Meghwal Ganganagar (SC) INC


12 Dr. Mahesh Joshi Jaipur INC


13 Lal Chand Kataria Jaipur Rural INC


14 Devji Patel Jalore BJP


15 Dushyant Singh Jhalawar - Baran BJP


16 Sheesh Ram Ola Jhunjhunu INC


17 Chandresh Kumari Jodhpur INC


18 Khiladi Lal Bairwa Karauli - Dholpur (SC) INC


19 Ijyaraj Singh Kota INC


20 Dr Jyoti Mirdha Nagaur INC


21 Badri Ram Jakhar Pali INC


22 Gopal Singh Rajsamand INC


23 Mahadev Singh Sikar INC


24 Namo Narain Tonk - Sawai Madhopur INC


25 Raghuvir Singh Meena Udaipur (ST) INC



Members of Parliament from Rajasthan Rajya Sabha

List of Rajya Sabha Members

S.No.

Name

Party

Term






1

SHRI OM PRAKASH MATHUR

BHARTIYA JANTA PARTY

10.04.2008-09.04.2014


2

DR. GYAN PRAKASH PILANIA

BHARTIYA JANTA PARTY

10.04.2008 - 09.04.2014


3

DR. PRABHA THAKUR

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

10.04.2008 - 09.04.2014


4

SHRI ASHK ALI TAK

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

05.07.2010-04.07.2016


5

SHRI ANAND SHARMA

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

05.07.2010 - 04.07.2016


6

SHRI RAM JETHMALANI

BHARTIYA JANTA PARTY

05.07.2010 - 04.07.2016


7

SHRI VIJAYENDRA PAL SINGH

BHARTIYA JANTA PARTY

05.07.2010 - 04.07.2016


8

SHRI ABHISHEK MANU SINGHVI

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

04.04.2012 - 03.04.2018


9

SHRI NARENDRA BUDANIA

INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS

04.04.2012 - 03.04.2018


10

SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV

BHARTIYA JANTA PARTY

04.04.2012 - 03.04.2018

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