The journey of royal adventure will take an exciting turn as you
enter Bharatpur, a city of architectural brilliance. The city founded by
Jat King Maharaja Suraj Mal in the 17th century and at that time, the
city was completely fortified and known as “Lohagarh” (The Iron Fort).
The resilience of its military and its architecture helped the city to
withstand numerous foreign attacks.
Lohagarh is a masterpiece in its defensive techniques as the
stratified and tough walls of the fort are enough to resist enemy`s
attacks. Also, the periphery of the fort surrounded with crocodile's
heavy jaw makes the enemy rethink before attack. These are some of the
most important things that makes Lohagarh “The Invincible Garh” of
bygone era. Lohagarh is a perfect fusion of strategical military
resilience and exquisite craftmanship. The fort has two entry gates with
Northern gate named as Ashtadhatu which is engraved with pictures of
elephants while the southern gate is named as Chowburja which is a four
pillared gate. Moreover, the artilleries, armors, artefacts and weapons
are so delicately preserved that they will give you an eye catching
moment.
The expedition to Keoladeo National Park which is also a UNESCO world
heritage site has so much things to offer. The park is home to vibrant
migratory birds from across the world including China and Siberia. You
will surely get captivated with the majesty of Siberian Cranes,
Kingfishers, Storks, bee-eaters, Herons and other birds migrated in
different seasons.
Bharatpur is one of the rarest kingdoms which was ruled by the Jat kings
and Maharaja Suraj Mal who played an important role in the formation of
Bharatpur. Your journey of exploration will be followed by a breakfast
at Mahal Khas that has its own rich history of 198 years. This place was
once the residence of Maharaja Suraj Mal that makes it even more
special. Today, Mahal Khas is owned by Mr. Bhagat Singh who opened this
place for delicious saviors even after such historical significance to
fuel your journey with historic landmarks.
Now after covering all the historical landmarks in Bharatpur, the
journey will turn towards Agra which is again a historically significant
center. Located on the banks of the Yamuna, the city was formed by
Sultan Sikandar Lodi in 1504 erstwhile ruler of Delhi. But according to
many experts, Agra got its soul after Mughal artistry and splendid
masterpieces.
Agra is the most prominent center of Mughal architecture, home to one of
the most iconic structures i.e. Taj Mahal. This monument was built by
Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal to embody his love and
artistry. The architecture includes white marble engraved with precious
stones and artistry that will leave you surprised. As you will start
exploring this architecture, you will get captivated in the story of
eternal love that Taj Mahal represents.
Agra, the city fused with architectural wonders and historically
significant places will surely become an undetachable part of your
memory. Prepare yourself to see the legacy of Mughal era and their
architecture included in the most iconic city of India.