Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

just like a canvas painting
Originally uploaded by Arpana.

Who has not heard of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in eastern Rajasthan? Keoladeo National Park is one of the finest bird sanctuary in the world. Every year the rare Siberian cranes come to spend the winter in the warmer climate of Bharatpur. It is a painter's dream come true.

Bharatpur was the premier Jat State in Rajasthan. Badan Singh built the fort and palaces of Deej in 1725. Seven years later, his son laid the foundation of the fort of Bharatpur. It was a formidable structure called Lohagarh Fort (Iron Fort) which lived up to its reputation.