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Bharatpur - The 'Eastern
Gateway to Rajasthan', was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in 1733 AD, it
was once an impregnable well fortified city, carved out of the region
formerly known as Mewat. The trio of Bharatpur, Deeg and Dholpur has
played an important part in the history of Rajasthan.
The place was named as Bharatpur after the name of Bharat, the brother of
Lord Rama, whose other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity
of the Bharatpur.
The
Splendour of Hotel Sunbird - At the Hotel Sunbird. hospitality
goes beyond the narrow parameters of well-appointed rooms, and the best of
creature comforts. Our style is equally distinguished by homely warmth,
personal involvement and unfailing attention. Located just 200 metres from
the main entrance to Keoladeo National Park, the hotel is an ideal base
for exploring the park.
Dining at
the Hotel Sunbird- an experience divine and delectable! We have often
been complemented for providing a wide variety of choices to the guest.
This , however, is only part of the picture. Personal supervision and
attention of the family ensures that the highest standards of hygiene
are met in the kitchen.
No efforts are being spared to make your
say more enjoyable that ever.
At Hotel
Sunbird we offer you the best of everything - food, comfort and
hospitality.
We assure you that you will not feel homesick at Hotel Sunbird because
we believe in the personal touch in offering you a home away from home.
Our Bedrooms are well furnished and spotlessly clean, as are the
bathrooms (with hot and cold running water)
The entrance to Keoladeo National Park is
just a few hundred metres away. Our staff is in touch with the park
staff and know the best and most knowledgeable bird guides.
Facilities
Sightseeing
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LOHAGARH FORT OR THE 'IRON FORT'
: The Lohagarh Fort, true to its name, stood solidly
in front of many British attacks. It faced the British onslaught four
times and after a long siege they had to withdraw. However, Lord Lake
was successful in capturing it in 1804.
It is very different from the other forts in the state. While it lacks
flamboyance, it generates an aura of strength and magnificence. The
fort is surrounded by a moat which was previously filled with water to
ward off the enemy attacks. The sandy ramparts were strengthened by
sandy battlements, thus the enemy guns proved of no avail. Some
interesting monuments in the fort are Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and
Kothi Khas. Moti Mahal and towers like Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj
were erected to commemorate the victory over the Mughals and the
British army. The Gateway has paintings of huge elephants.
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GOVERNMENT MUSEUM : The building Kamra Khas within the fort
has been converted into a museum, displaying a rich collection of
antiquities, exquisite sculptures and some ancient inscriptions. The
sculptures speak volumes about the art of a bygone era and culture
typical of this area. The inscriptions are of immense historical value
and help in tracing back the royal lineage as well as the local life.
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THE PALACE : It is a
fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, built in various phases
by different Maharajas. The magnificent apartments are richly
decorated with patterned floor tiles and exquisite intricate designs.
The museum occupies the main central wing depicting collections dating
back to 2nd century, which reflect the art and skill of the region.
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DEEG (34 km.) : North of Bharatpur is this beautiful garden
town. The gardens have been laid with great care and precision, the
sparkling fountains and meticulous palaces add to the beauty of this
idyllic retreat of the princes of Bharatpur. The tourists enjoy the
charming settings of this agricultural town, along with the well
preserved palace pavilions and gardens.
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GOPAL BHAVAN :
Completed in 1760, an imaginatively designed building complex with
beautifully laid gardens at its entrance and the rear overlooks the
Gopal Sagar which is flanked with smaller pavilions Sawan and Bhadon.
The formal gardens face a raised terrace with an arch of lustrous
marble installed on a pedestal in the form of a swing. This exquisite
swing is a war trophy brought in by the famous Jat king Raja Suraj Mal
from the Mughal court in Delhi.
The spacious and well-proportioned Banquet Hall has a double row of
graceful pillars. The rear of the chamber is further divided by a
charming sunken pool with fountains. The Banquet hall houses a rich
collection of curios, souvenirs and Victorian furniture. Staircases
wind up to the upper floors. One room contains a solid black marble
bed from Delhi.
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BENGAL CHAMBER : It houses
the dining room, and has sloping arches, with comfortable cushions along
the outer edges forming the seating area. The walls of the royal Chess
Room has trellis design and are painted in soft red.
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SURAJ BHAVAN : To
the east of the main building, this palace has balconies overhanging the
water. The entire palace in marble is like an airy pavilion with fine
ornamentation within the apartments.
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NAND BHAVAN : It is a large
audience hall. KRISHNA BHAVAN, and the ingeniously designed water works of
KESHAV BHAVAN, with an open twelve- pillared pavilion are of great
interest.
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PURANA MAHAL :
It is the oldest palace, planned as a spacious rectangle
encircled by compartments and chamber, it has a collection of some very
fine Rajput and Mughal school.
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DEEG FORT : The fort
stands majestically over a slightly elevated point, built by Raga Suraj
Mal. The fort is surrounded by impressive moats and gateways. The
interiors are mostly in ruins now, but the watchtower still stands in the
ruins keeping an eye over the City and Palace.
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