Government Museum, Bharatpur

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Government Museum, near, Lohagarh Fort, Bharatpur, India.
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The Government Museum, Bharatpur within the fort has been converted into a museum, displaying a rich collection of antiquaries, exquisite sculptures and some ancient inscriptions. The sculptures speak volumes about the art of a by gone era and culture typical of this area. The inscriptions are of immense historical vault and helps in tracing back the royal lineage as well as the local life. It provides a glimpse of the past royal splendour of Bharatpur.All these items speak volumes about the rich heritage and art and crafts of the region.

Government Museum, Bharatpur

HistoryEdit

Government Museum, Bharatpur was established on 11 November, 1944 in Lohagarh Palace. This museum primarily consists of 581 stone sculptures, 10 inscriptions, 120 terracottas, 13 metallic objects, 670 coins, 1966 weapons, 196 miniature paintings and 861 local art & crafts.

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Visiting TimeEdit

10 Am – 4 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Ruchi Restaurant ; Near Delhi Gate, Bharatpur Ho, Bharatpur – 321001 ; Ph/M – (91)-5644-4223546 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

BUS : State owned bus services are available from Agra, Fatepur Sikri, Japiur and many other cities in North India. Tourist service providers arrange deluxe buses from New Delhi, Jaipur (182 km) and Alwar (120 km). Tourist deluxe services will cost about Rs 3-4 per kilometer.

Train : Bharatpur being in the central railway zone, is well connected to Jaipur, Mumbai (Goldn Temple Ml), Ahmedabad (Af Adi Sf Exp), Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp) and other major cities of India.

Air : Nearest International Airport is Delhi, which is about 184 km away. Taxi from Bharatpur to Delhi costs about Rs 3,000. Delhi is well connected to all major cities in India and abroad. Agra’s Kheria Airport is the nearest domestic terminal, which is about 45 km away.

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