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Bikaner History (Rajasthan Tour, Rajasthan History, Rajathan packages)

Best Time to Visit Junagarh Fort (Bikaner) : November – February

Opening Hours 10:00 am – 4:30 pm. daily

The Junagarh Fort situated in Bikaner was built by Raja Rai Singh, in 1587. The fort is surrounded by a high wall and deep trenches. There are 37 bastions guarding the fort with only two gates as the entrance pathway to the fort, the main one being the Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate. The Junagarh Fort has yet been unconquered excepting the brief victory of Kamaran, which he could not retain for more than 24 hours.

There are 37 red sandstone marvels inside the premises of the fort, which include palaces with intricately carved windows, beautiful balconies, towers , temples and pavilions. The highlights of the fort are The Chandra Mahal, decorated beautifully with mirrors, paintings and carved marble panels, the The Phool Mahal, the The Karan Mahal and the multi-storeyed Anup Mahal, which was once used as the governance chambers for the rulers.

Ganga Niwas, Dungar Niwas, Vijai Mahal and The Rang Mahal are also fine examples of the splendid architecture. The fort also houses a museum with an extensive collection of illuminated and rare manuscripts, jewellery, utensils, carpets, arms and weapons, treaties and other royal accouterments.

The LAL GARH PALACE Bikaner Rajsthan History 

Best Time to Stay at Lal Garh Palace : August – March

Opening Hours – 24/7 Hours

This palace was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh ji in respect of his father Maharaja Lal Singh ji. The palace is a pretty recent construction (1902) and reflects a wonderful blend of three different style, Rajput, Mughal and European, which definitely deserves an appreciative glance. The regal red sandstone building with its overhanging balconies and refined lattice work radiates a classic beauty.

Step inside the palace to discover grand halls, lounges, cupolas and pavilions. Today, the palace boasts of a library that is regarded as the fourth largest in the world and a musuem (Shree Sardul Musuem) that showcases a wide variety of artifacts and personal possessions of Bikaner Maharaja.

Some of the interesting items on display are empty wine and sherry bottles; brass vessels known as tokna used to connect revenue in earlier days; an old film projector; personal belongings of Maharaja Karni Singh like golf tees, electric tooth brush, swimming goggles, earplugs and even his sneakers. The library too has a commendable or rather largest collection of original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and gold or silver plaques.