Junagarh
Fort: Raja Rai Singh (1571-1611AD), an outstanding general of Mughal
emperor, Akbar, built this imposing fort. It is encircled by moat and
contains palaces make of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies
embellishing the structure of intervals. Suraj Pol, of the Sun Gate is the
main entrance to the fort. Har Mandir is the majestic chapel where the royal
weddings and births were celebrated. The palaces worth visiting are Arup
mahal, Karan Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal or palace of
pleasure and some of the most beautiful palaces are Chandra Mahjal or the
Mood Palace which has exquisite paintings on lime plaster walls, and Phool
Mahal of the flower Palace is more elaborately decorated with inset mirror
work. Maharaja Gaj Singh built these palaces. The palaces within are adorned
with gigantic columns, arches and graceful screens. The façade of the
monuments visible above the high invincible walls, offer a splendid view of
pavilions protruding out, a row of balconies kiosks and towers at intervals
from a distance.
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Lal
Garh Palace: It was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh to commemorate his
father Maharaja Lal Singh. A spellbinding piece of dexterous carving in red
sandstone marked brilliantly by intricate filigree work. There is a
marvelous collection of old photographs and trophies of wildlife, well
preserver and exhibited in the old banquet hall. Nature too has enhanced the
beauty of this monument. The sprawling lawns are dotted with dancing
peacocks and blooming bougainvillea. Part of the palce today has been
renovated to serve as a hotel and the remaining parts are open to the
visitors.
Ganga
Golden Jubilee Museum: A museum that has am amazing collection. In fact
it is one of the best museums in Rajasthan. There are brilliant examples of
Harappan civilization, the Gupta and Kushan era and sculptures of the late
classical time. It houses a rich collection of terracotta, pottery, carpets,
paintings, armoury and coins. There is a separate section for arts and
crafts of this region.
Gardens and Parks: There are many
pretty parks in city: Ganga Mahal Public Park, Ratan Bihari Temple park,
Laxmi Park, Nathji Park. All these places deserve inclusion in the itinerary
Havelis: This camel country abounds in beautiful hevelis
and mansions belonging to the business houses of those times. These are
beautiful structures in red sand stone, richly decorated with intricate
carvings. The notable havelis belong to the Kotharis, Rampurias, Vaidyas and
Dagas.
Bhandasan
Jain Temples: A Beautiful 16th century Jain temple, 5km away, dedicated
to the 23rd tvithankara Parsvanathji.
Camel
Breeding farm: 8km away, this form perhaps the only one of its kind in
of Asia is managed by the Central Government. Bikaner's Camel Corps, former
Ganga Risala, was a famous fighting force and still maintains the importance
in desert warfare and defence through the Border Security Force (BSF).
Devi
Kund: It is only 9km away, a royal crematorium with several cenotaphs.
Many decorated chhatris have been built in entirely of white marble with
spectacular Rajpur paintings on its ceiling.
Gajner Wildfife
Sanctuary: It is located 36km away on Jaisalmer road. The lush foliage
of the woods have a numberof nilgai of the blue bull. Chinkara, black, wild
boar and flocks of imperial sand grouse living here.
The Gajner
Palace, a summer resort of the kings on the banks of lake has now been
converted into a hotel.
Deshnok's
Karni Mata Temple: It is a famous temple devoted to Kami Mata an
incamation of Durga situated 30km away on Jodhpur road. The temple offers a
haven to rats as they are believed to be incarnated as future bards. Thus,
the rats, considered to be sacred, room freely in the temple precincts.
Maharaja Ganga Singh Donated intricately carved and elegantly designed
massive sliver doors to this temple.
Kalayatji: This
pilgrim center lies, 50km away on the highway leading to Jaisalmer. The
temple here dedicated to Kapil Muni (saint)- is the site of fair in the
month of Kartik (October/November) descend upon this ancient town to bath in
the holy waters of Kolayat lake on the full moon day. A cattle auction and
sports involving the camel are major draw at this annual festivity.
Kalibangan: The expensive remains of the pre- Harappan and Harappan
civilizations have been found at this place in Ganganagar district. This
makes it an area of immense interest to archaeology enthusiasts.
Katariasar
Village (45 km) : Located on Jaipur road, the collage is rich in ethnic
rural and cultural life. View the sunset with typical. Desert landscape
around, walk on a range of sand dunes and enjoy desert lifestyle. The main
profession of the villagers here is cattle rearing and milk production. The
founder of Jasnathi sect of fire dancers Jasnathji hails from this very
place. Herds of chinkaras, desert fox, rabbits, peacocks, parrots and
partridges are found in plenty around the village.