Rajasthan Tourist Centers
Bikaner
Junagarh fort was built by a Mughal army general, Raja Rai Singh, in 1593. The courtyard of the fort along with the balcony, kiosks and windows are perfect examples of the artisanship of that time.
The beautiful cutwork and dots on the red stones and the marbles are fascinating. The various parts of the palace, such as the Dewan-I-khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner.
Lalgarh Palace, built by Maharaja Ganaga Singh in memory of his father, is situated 3 km north of Bikaner city. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation as part of their tourism promotion program has converted some portions of the palace to tourist hotels. Other parts of the palace have been converted into a museum named as the Sadul Museum to preserve the glory of the yesteryears of Rajasthan in general and Bikaner in particular.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum is one of the best museums of Rajasthan with some of the most fabulous collections of antiques and artilleries.
The Bhandasar Jain Temple, dedicated to the 23rd Jain tirthankara, is also a place worth visiting.
The Camel Research Farm carries out breeding and training of camels, the only fighting force and medium of transportation in the past.
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The beautiful cutwork and dots on the red stones and the marbles are fascinating. The various parts of the palace, such as the Dewan-I-khas, the Phool Mahal, Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal reflect the glorious architecture of Bikaner.
Lalgarh Palace, built by Maharaja Ganaga Singh in memory of his father, is situated 3 km north of Bikaner city. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation as part of their tourism promotion program has converted some portions of the palace to tourist hotels. Other parts of the palace have been converted into a museum named as the Sadul Museum to preserve the glory of the yesteryears of Rajasthan in general and Bikaner in particular.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum is one of the best museums of Rajasthan with some of the most fabulous collections of antiques and artilleries.
The Bhandasar Jain Temple, dedicated to the 23rd Jain tirthankara, is also a place worth visiting.
The Camel Research Farm carries out breeding and training of camels, the only fighting force and medium of transportation in the past.
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