A part of the National Capital Region (NCR) and a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan, Bharatpur makes for a fascinating visit. From birds to impregnable forts, from museums to beautiful temples Bharatpur has much to offer. It’s proximity to some of the most popular and highly rated tourist destinations of the country makes it worth a visit. By virtue of its geographical location, Bharatpur is fairly well connected with all major cities. To know how to reach Bharatpur in detail, read on.

The nearest airport is situated in Agra which is about 56 km from Bharatpur. Apart from Agra, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is 216 km and Jaipur International Airport in Jaipur is 187 km from Bharatpur. From these airports one can take a bus or private taxi to reach Bharatpur.

An important station of West Central Railway Zone (WCR), Bharatpur is connected by rail with most major cities of the country like Delhi, Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Jammu, Mumbai, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram etc. The Bharatpur railway station is about 5 km from the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary.

A comprehensive network of roads successfully connects Bharatpur with all major cities of Rajasthan and neighbouring states like Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi. Buses and taxis are easily available from cities like Jaipur, Delhi and Agra. The distance between Delhi and Bharatpur is 216 km that can be covered in only 4 hours by taking the shortest route that goes through the Yamuna Expressway.

For moving around in Bharatpur, tourists can hire cabs for fixed period. This is considered the ideal means of transportation within the city. Apart from this, one can also avail the cycle-rickshaws and local buses for commuting.