Excursions
Everything within a day’s reach
Every trip on this page starts from our gate. Tell us what you’d like to see and we’ll arrange the transport, guides and safaris.
Bandh Baretha
A beautiful dam site 38 km west of Bharatpur, Bandh Baretha offers excellent views over a massive reservoir. The wetlands are home to many waders and it is quite common to sight some species not found inside the park. A walk to the old Maharaja’s palace makes for a good day visit, especially if it coincides with a spectacular sunset.
Deeg
Deeg was once the colourful summer resort of the rulers of Bharatpur and their second capital city. Displaying a trait shared by the Dresser Crab and the Magpie Robin, the Jat rulers pilfered an assortment of riches to beautify the palaces of Deeg. They ransacked victorious Mughal armies returning from battle, took away a cannon and precious inlay stones from Agra’s Red Fort and even a whole fountain system from the Red Fort at Delhi.
Agra
Agra, just 55 km away from Bharatpur, is home to the world’s most famous Monument of Love, the Taj Mahal. It makes for an excellent day trip, easily combined with Fatehpur Sikri, which lies between Bharatpur and Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri
The Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri lies just 22 km from Bharatpur. At Sikri, you can see Buland Darwaza, the highest gateway in India, the well-preserved buildings and some of the best Mughal architecture.
Chambal Safari
The Chambal Sanctuary is an excellent place to see Gharials, Gangetic Dolphins and perhaps the world’s largest population of the Indian Skimmer. A motorboat ride on the Chambal River offers a closer look at several other bird species and is extremely rewarding for exploring the region’s rich flora and fauna.
Jaipur
The Pink City of Jaipur holds tourist treasures like the Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and several temples, forts and museums. Apart from an elephant ride up to the fort’s ramparts, we can also arrange a cultural tour of Rajasthan’s rich folk art, cuisine and shopping for souvenirs. A longer stay on the outskirts might yield wildlife sightings like blackbuck and chats, larks, pipits and other bird species.
Ranthambhore
Ranthambhore is easily the best place in India to sight and photograph tigers. We can arrange a trip to Ranthambhore National Park including all transport, accommodation and game safari arrangements, as well as the best guides.
Forts, palaces and a royal museum
Located in Rajasthan, Bharatpur has its share of forts and palaces steeped in tales from the past. There is the 18th century Lohagarh Fort, the Bharatpur Fort and the Dholpur Fort. Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj palaces, and the Bharatpur Lake are also worth visiting. However, the most beautiful monument close to Bharatpur is the Deeg Water Palace built by Raja Suraj Mal in the 18th century. It has one of the most fascinating water conservation and natural cooling systems, as well as well-laid out gardens.
In addition to birds and wild animals, there are many other attractions in and around Keoladeo National Park. You can visit the Bharatpur Government Museum, which preserves various articles of the royal past, providing an opportunity to peep into the royal splendour of Bharatpur. The Bharatpur Palace and the Lohagarh Fort are other attractions for the national park visitor.
Ask us to plan a day out
Tell us where you’d like to go. We can arrange taxis, guides and naturalists for every excursion.