Bikaner Travel Guide
Excursion
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.
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.
Gardens and Parks : Ganga public Park with a zoo, Ratan
Bihari Temple Park Tessitory Park or some of the lovely parks in the city.
Surely worth a visit.
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