Band Baretha Bharatpur

Band Baretha is an old wildlife reserve of the rulers of Bharatpur, currently under the administration of the Forest Department. The construction of the dam on Kakund River was started by Maharaj Jaswant Singh in 1866 AD and completed by Maharaj Ram Singh in 1897 AD. The palace inside the reserve was built by Maharaj Kishan Singh and is the private property of the Bharatpur royal family. Band Baretha is a bird watcher’s paradise because of over 200 species of birds, including the elusive Black Bittern.

Tourist Attractions in Bharatpur

Bharatpur is one of the renowned tourist destinations in India. It is also known as the 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan' and is located in the Bharatpur District of Rajasthan. It is an ancient city, built by Maharaja Suraj Mal, in the year 1733. The city is named after King Bharat, brother of the Hindu deity, Lord Rama. Laxman, also a brother of Lord Rama, is worshipped as the family deity of Bharatpur. The architecture of the monuments in Bharatpur exhibits an influence of the Rajput, the Mughal and the British architectural styles. The Lohagarh Fort is one of the renowned forts in the state of Rajasthan. Tourists can also see the Deeg Fort, the Bharatpur Palace, Gopal Bhavan and the Government Museum in the city. In addition, the Bankebihari Temple, the Ganga Temple and the Laxman Temple are the some of the prominent religious centres in Bharatpur.

Bharatpur Tour Packages

Bharatpur is one of the most popular cities in Rajasthan, known for its vibrant heritage and culture. It is also known as the ‘Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan’. This city houses the very popular Bharatpur bird sanctary, which is now called Keoladeo Ghana National Park. So don’t wait anymore and browse through our Bharatpur tour packages to choose the best travel itinerary for yourself. These itineraries don’t just take you to bird watching tour but also cover some important sites in and around Bharatpur including Bharatpur palace and museums etc.