Bharatpur 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 place was named as Bharatpur after the name of 'Bharat', the brother of Lord Rama, whose other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family of the deity of the Bharatpur. The legend say the rulers Laxman's name is engraved on the state arms and the seal. the interesting aspect of Bharatpur history is the domination of jats in the region since 17th century.

Lohagarh fort, an iron structure built in the 18th century. the fort was construct by Maharaja Suraj Mal, the founder of Bharatpur. The fort has three palaces within its precints, Kishori Mahal, Mahal Khas and Kothi Khas.

Fateh Burj and Jawahar Burj

Jawahar Burj and Fateh Burj are the famous towers still stand erect within the glorious ramparts of the fort. These were built by Maharaja Suraj Mal to commemorate his victories over the Mughals and British respectively.

Government Museum

The Bharatpur Museum houses a rich collection of archaeological wealth of the nearby areas as well as from the old Bharatpur. The Art Gallery of the museum has specimens of miniature paintings on leaves of the peepal tree, mica and old lithopapers alongwith the paintings of the Maharajas of Bharatpur. It exhibits sculptures found during the archaeology of old villages e.g. Noh, Mallah, Bareh, Bayana etc. ranging from the Kushan period (Ist century AD) to 19th century AD. Weapons used in battles in the medieval period by the Jat rulers, paintings, manuscripts, zoological specimens, local art and craft that was once Bharatpur.

The Palace

This royal edifice is a fusion of the Mughal and Rajput architectural styles with magnificent apartments and intricately designed floor tiles having interesting patterns. One can marvel at the ancient exhibits displayed in the museum in the central pan of the palace.

Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary

Bharatpur birdBharatpur National Park spread over an little area of little over 232 sq km. Kaleod drives its name from shiva Temple in tyhe haert of sanctuary. Formerly known as the bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary. Perhaps no other wildlife sanctuary in India offers the range of accommodation as in Bharatpur. There are rest houses, lodges, dormitories and hotels. Rajasthan Tourism provides good accommodation at its hotel, 'Saras'. Inside the park, the Bharatpur Forest Lodge is maintained by the ITDC. Shanti Kuteer, Circuit House, Dak Bungalow are also good for a comfortable stay. Park Palace, Govind Niwas and the Tourist complex are the other choices. Almost all the houses around the park lend out one or two rooms to visitors. These are cheap and provide comfortable stay.