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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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