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.
