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Bikaner Excursions
Junagarh :
 Built
in 1593 A.D. by Raja Singh, a general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is
a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within.
These palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble
of courtyards, balconies, Kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure.
The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate :
It is the main entrance to the fort.
Among the notable of these palaces are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal
or the Moon Palaces with marvelous painting mirrors and carved marble panels,
and the Phool Mahal or flower palace ornate with glass and mirror work.
Other palaces worth visiting are the Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga
Niwas, Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal. Gigantic columns, arches and graceful screens
adorn the palaces from within. The Har Mandir is the majestic chapel for the royal
family for worshipping their gods and goddess.
Ganga Golden Jubilee
Museum :
It is the best Rajasthan museum, having on eof the richest collections
of terracotta ware, weapons miniature paintings of Bikaner school and coins.
The exhibits are splendid masterpiece of Harappan civilisation, Gupta and
Kushan era and scuiptures if the late classical time. The museum has a separate
section displaying exclusive arts and crafts of the region.
 Lal
Garh Palace :
The architectural masterpiece in red sand stone, the palace
was built by Maharaj Ganga Singh in the palace memory of his father Maharaj Lal
Singh. The palace has beautiful latticework and blooming bougainvillea and dancing
peacock make it a not-to-be missed visual treat.
Part of the palace has
been converted into a luxury hotel and a museum known as Shri Sadul Museum. The
museum covers the entire first floor of the palace and houses well preserved old
photographs and trophies of wildlife.
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