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Destination: Deeg [Location on Map]
State: Rajasthan
Distance by road: 200kms, 5 hours
Nearest Railway Station: Bharatpur
Nearest Airport: Agra
Altitude: 174 meters
Best time to visit: October to March
Language: Hindi, English, and Rajasthani.

Deeg is a small town which is situated in the Northern Indian state of Rajasthan, located at around 152 km away from Delhi. Deeg was the capital of Jat rulers with Badan Singh being proclaimed its ruler in 18th century.

The entrance to the Deeg Fort is via a bridge in the north and through a gateway confined with anti-elephant spikes. But the most impressive part of the fort is its huge towers which stand proudly piercing the sky. There are 12 towers in all, the largest being the Lakha Burj in the north-west corner. The towers were fitted with cannons to take a good shot at any forthcoming enemy. We have still preserved the cannon of Lakha Burj. The building to the north is known as Nand Bhawan. Gopal bhawan is the main building on the west, and is the largest of all the palaces. On either side of Gopal Bhawan, there are two smaller buildings namely Sawan and Bhadon Bhawans. The entrance to the north is known as Singh Pole, carved with a couple of lions above the gateway.

The most notable feature is the fountains numbering about 500. Deeg is a small town situated in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, around 152 km away from Delhi. Deeg was the capital of Jat rulers with Badan Singh being proclaimed its ruler in 18th century.

The most striking feature is the fountains numbering about 500. One can see the bases of these sticking up all around the palace, but unless one visits on a Saturday in August, one is unlikely to see the water display operational for it requires a great amount of water. If you plan a visit to Deeg during the colorful month of Holi, the spectacular view of the fountains spread out. One can wait till sunset for the colored lights to illuminate the fountains, at Deeg, the fountains gush multicolored displays during the day as well.

Although it does not contain the romanticized lure of Udaipur or Jaipur, its elegance touches the soul immediately.

The places to see nearby are:

• Bharatpur, which is 32 km away from Deeg, is famous for its bird sanctuary. Sambar, Chital, Nilgai, Boar and water birds can be found easily. Many species of migratory birds, including Siberian cranes, can also be seen during winters.
• Mathura: Around 35 km from Deeg is one of the most sacred places for Hindus. It is considered as the birth place of Lord Krishna.
• Alwar is 75 km away from Deeg. The city has several sites to visit, including the 14th-century tomb of Tarang Sultan, a picturesque lake, a museum, and several ancient mosques.

Accommodation is available at Deeg but better facilities are available at Bharatpur suiting all pockets.

The nearest railway station to Deeg is bharatpur. Indian railways connect Bharatpur with all the major cities of India. One can board the train from Delhi to Bharatpur as many trains run to Bharatpur directly from New Delhi railway station. The Bharatpur railway station is 32 kilometers away from Deeg. Tourists coming from Gurgaon can easily reach railway station through taxi or cab.

The nearest airport to Deeg is Agra, which is 54 kms away. Flights ply to Agra at regular interval from Delhi. Tourists coming from outside India can land at international airport (Gurgaon) and catch next flight at domestic airport for bharatpur.

A number of Rajasthan State buses and private buses drive from neighboring destinations. By road it is 5 hours journey from Delhi. The distance from Gurgaon to Deeg is 195 kilometers. Tourist cars and buses are available at Bharatpur while unmetered jeeps, auto-rickshaws and Tongas are available at Deeg. It is better to hire transport from Bharatpur.