Bharatpur Wildlife Resorts

The Bagh, Bharatpur

An 85 year old heritage resort set in 12 acres of a 200 year old, and nature surrounding it in her captivity. Yes, we are talking about the beautiful Bagh Resort, in Bharatpur. The Bagh offers visitors an opportunity to experience quiet luxury near Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in the world. It definitely is the place for all the bird lovers.

Something very different about the resort is that it has 21 rooms, But 21 rooms with each room being different and unique from the other. They are situated in three different residential complexes. Adding to their infrastructure are a restaurant Gulmohur that specializes in vegetarian food, banquet hall, coffee shop, library and a gym, all situated in a verdant orchard, that allow guests to enjoy solitude and companionship in restful indoor and outdoor spaces.

Tired after a good session of bird watching in Keoladeo National Park. But there is nothing to worry for the weary travellers. The luxurious attached bathrooms of the resort have running water through out the day to provide refreshment and rejuvenate the body and mind of the visitors. An ayurvedic massage or a lazy swim at the fully - equipped gym can further soothe and exhilarate the body and the mind.

With over fifty species of flora, including fruiting trees and flowering plants, guests can certainly enjoy the walks in the garden. As if the beautiful buildings made in local stones are designed to amalgamate with the natural surroundings. Architecture by the contemporary Indian women artists is also displayed throughout the complex. A stroll through the Bagh's garden certainly draws the attention of the visitor.

The Bagh garden complex has 2.5 kilometres of walkways for guests to stroll and discover the delights of nature and art.

Facilities

MAYUR: The entrance block comprises of a reception area, a café and gift shop. The café offers a range of refreshing brews and delicious snacks. The gift sells a variety of art and craft items as well as local treats.

CHAMPA, MOGRA AND GULAB BHAVANS: The three residential complexes comprise a total of fourteen spacious rooms, and have in-room entertainment. Other services such as laundry and wake-up call are available.

GULMOHAR: The restaurant specialize in Satvik vegetarian cuisine and delicacies from the Braj region, There is also a select offering of other dishes.

MORCHALLI: The banquet hall host private events and dinners.

MAHUA: The outdoor bar serves an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic and drinks with light snacks. Musicians perform for the guest's pleasure.

SURKHAAB: The vintage garage houses three vintage cars, including a 1946 Chrysler Plymouth, a1918 Model T Ford and a 1938 ten Series III Morris as well as a Triumph 1938 motorcycles.

SHEESHAM: The recreational complex fully equipped gym and swimming pool. Ayurvedic message and other treatments are available at the spa. This is presently under development.

SEMAL: The learning center has a library where naturalists and historians present slide lectures and conduct discussions. The amphitheatre is used for yoga sessions as well as for performances. This is presently under development.

The Bagh organises visits to place of interest within Bharatpur such as the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the old fort, the museum and the archaeological site at Noh, as well as guide excursions to place within a two hours radius outside Bharatpur. These sites include Deeg, Bund Baretta sanctuary, archaeological sites at Sonkh, Bayana, Rupwas and Kumher, the pilgrimage centres of Brindavan, Govardhan, Mathura, Barsana and of course, World Heritage sites such as the Taj Mahal at Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.