Laxman Mandir, Bharatpur

A small but scenic place, the Seetharam Temple, is a beautiful place to catch up on some healing solitude and serenity. Located deep within the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, this temple is a lovely place close to the natural bounty of nature and it is one of the serene places to visit in Bharatpur.The call of birds and the play of monkeys are the only things that disturb your mediations in the shrine. Another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located close by. Legend has it that the lingum in the temple originated from the earth some 300 years ago, which makes the temple a truly holy spot. Timings: 8 am to 5 pmPrice: Free Entry into templeLocation: Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur, India

Lohagarh Fort, or Iron Fort, is one of the strongest structures in Rajasthan, and a must-visit attraction in Bharatpur. It is its unassailable defence quality that gave it its powerful name when it was built in the early 18th century by Jat ruler Maharaja Suraj Mal. The fort is austere and imposing, and its air of unperturbed strength is what attracts hundreds of tourists to its grounds yearly. The fort also houses a museum in its arena- the Government Museum. The museum is a good place to learn about the arts of war employed by the rulers of Bharatpur and take a look at the various war related artefacts that were used for defence in the past. The fort also commands grand views of the region, so visiting it is also a visual treat. Timings: 10 am to 6 pmPrice: Rs. 20 per personLocation: Lohagarh Fort, Gopalgarh, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 321001

Intricately carved doors, embellished walls, grandiose arches, and imposing idols- all these make Laxman Mandir one of the best tourist attractions in Bharatpur. There is a wealth of history and culture inscribed within the halls of this temple. Built in order to pay tribute to the brotherly virtues of Laxman, brother of Lord Ram, the temple contains statues of Lord Laxman and his wife Urmila, as well as smaller statues of Hanuman, Shtrughan, Bharat and Ram. These staues are particularly renowned for the unique combination of 8 metals, “Ashtdhaatu”, that they are made of. A visit to this beautiful Rajasthani style temple will allow you to experience the beauty of Rajasthan’s culture in a different way.Timings: 7 am to 7 pmPrice: Free EntryLocation: Tara Mahendra Colony, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 321001

This place is the reason Bharatpur is so well-known all over India. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, more commonly known as Bharatpur Bird sanctuary, is one of the must-vist tourist attractions in Bharatpur, and for good reason. The intensity of wildlife that one can experience in Bharatpur is startling. Though most well-known for the hordes of birds that its hosts ear-round, the sanctuary also has a rich variety of flora and fauna, all of which makes the sanctuary a wildly active place throughout the year. The best season to visit this sanctuary is around October- November. Most migratory birds have arrived by then and the chirp and bustle of the place is magnificent. The summer months, when the cranes have begun their beautiful courtship dances, are also interesting months to visit the sanctuary in. There are accommodations inside the sanctuary if you wish to explore the place at all hours. This is definitely one of the necessary places to visit in Bharatpur. Timings: 8 am to 5 pmPrice: Rs. 50 per person for Indians; Rs. 400 per person for foreign tourists; Rs. 100 for rickshaw rideLocation: Agra-Jaipur Highway, Bharatpur, Rajasthan 302001