Junagrah Fort, a historic fort is one of the most impressive fort in Rajasthan. Junagarh fort
and it’s palaces were built between 1588-1593 by Raja Raj Singh, a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Junagarh Fort has remained unconquered till date. This fort has a 96 meter long wall to protect 37 palaces, temples and pavilions within it. The 37 bastions guard the fort and only two gates provide the access inside the fort. The main entrance of the fort is Suraj Pol or Sun Gate. The palaces, exquisitely built in red sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and paintings. There are about 37 palaces, temples and pavilions built inside the fort which are made up of red sandstone. The palaces have exquisitely carved windows, balconies, towers and kiosks.The interiors of palaces is done by lacquered furniture, mirror work, murals, gold polish, enamel work, shell finish and lime plaster.
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum Travel
Imagine a huge mansion which looks imposing from outside but still remains helpless in
the deluge of artifacts it has to preserve and display. That is the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum for you.
Established on the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Maharaja Ganga Singh in 1937, the museum is a store house of some of the most amazing collections of artwork, history and sculptures. The museum is housed in the Lalgarh palace and is divided into numerous sections thus dividing the available artifacts as per their hierarchy and historical importance. Thus you have the Silk Robe of Shehjada Salim alongside the exquisite collection miniatures from across the desert. Sculptures from Harappan ages, Rajasthani war weaponry and Litho prints of British Empire are a few other attractions.
About Gajner Palace
Gajner Palace, a unit of HRH Group of Hotels is an incomparable jewel in the Thar Desert. This palace is built on the embankment of a lake by H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of Bikaner. Gajner Palace
is situated about 30 km from Bikaner in Gajner and spread over 6000 acres of land. Gajner is located near Kolayat, an old historic village with a holy lake (Kapil Sarovar) and numerous temples. Gajner attracts thousands of pilgrims especially during Kartik Purnima on full moon day between October and November Gajner Palace was earlier used by the former Maharajas as a hunting lodge and various British dignatories also visited during the British Raj System.
During the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singhji, this palace was used for duck and Imperial Sand Grouse shooting and lavish entertainment. Christmas season was often celebrated with great fun and frolic and both, national and international kings and other dignatories were invited on this grand occasion. Some dignatories who have visited Gajner Palace are the Governor General Lord Elgin, Lord Mountbatten of Burma, Prince of Wales (1905) and Lord lrwin (1927).
Gajner Palace is divided into five different wings which are Dungar Niwas, Mandir Chowk, Gulab Niwas, Champa Niwas and Sardar Niwas. The hotel offers 31 well appointed rooms and suites. Each suite has been meticulously restored to its original grandeur. In Gajner Palace, one can also view the photographs of the days of the British Raj System which have been meticulously arranged in the corridors. The tourists can also enjoy Camel Safari, Jeep Safari, Horse riding, billiards, tennis and boating at Gajner Palace.
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