Bharatpur is an Indian city in eastern Rajasthan. At its center is the 18th-century Lohagarh Fort, surrounded by a moat. Inside the fort is the Government Museum, which displays artifacts of local rajas. Just south, carved statues of Hindu gods fill Ganga Mandir and the sandstone Laxman Mandir temples. South of the city, Keoladeo National Park is a major bird sanctuary with hundreds of species.
When to visit: Peak travel is Oct–May. Bharatpur has a warm climate, and the hottest time of year is early summer (May–Jun). The wettest period is mid-to-late summer (Jul–Sep). Winter (Dec–Feb) is much milder, and nights can be cool. Oct–Feb is a popular time to see Keoladeo National Park’s winter migrant birds. Brij Mahotsava (Feb/Mar) is a large, 3-day festival with dances to honor Lord Krishna. A few days later is the colorful festival of Holi.
