Deeg : Bharatpur Excursions
Deeg: Deeg is 34 km from Bharatpur, Deeg is an ancient city known for its famous palaces, gardens and fountains and ruins of the old fortress, which contributed considerably in the making of the Jat principality. Deeg was the first capital of the newly carved out Jat state, when Badan Singh ascended the throne ruler in 1722. It is said that the Jat rulers of Deeg and Bharatpur impressed by the grandeur of the Mughal courts of Agra and Delhi, brought all items like gates, stone slabs, beam, from Mughal areas and used them in the construction or decoration of their places. North of Bharatpur is this beautiful garden town, the gardens have been laid with great care and precision, the sparkling fountains and meticulous palaces add to he beauty of this idyllic retreat of the princes of Bharatpur. The tourists enjoy the charming settings of this agricultural town, along with the well preserved palace pavilions and gardens.