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Lalgarh
Palace |
Lalgarh
Palace in Bikaner is a sheer symphony in
red sandstone. Dating back to more than 90 years,
it presents a fine combination of European luxuries
with Oriental styles. The Palace is complete with
Billiards room, Card rooms, and Smoking rooms. Belgian
Chandeliers and cut glass ornate the décor.
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The
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
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Experience
the best of wildlife tours of Rajasthan
at Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary. Located
on the Jodhpur Road, the sanctuary is a haven to
a variety of wild and feathered species. The major
attractions of the park include Bluebull, Chinkara
and Blackbuck. In addition to this, flocks of imperial
sand grouse can also be found here.
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Karnimata
Temple
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temple is also a haven for rats, as devotees believe
that by feeding them, the rats would be reborn as
holy men. It is 600-year-old temple of Mata Karni
an incarnate of Goddess of Durga and the presiding
deity of Bikaner. The archway of
the temple is exquisitely carved in marble. |
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| Junagarh
Fort, Bikaner |
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is reputed as one of the most splendid fort not
only in Rajasthan but also in entire
Rajasthan. This fort of Rajasthan
has remained unconquered through the ages. A high
wall and deep moats surround the fort. The 37 bastions
guard the fort and only two gates provide the access
inside the fort. The palaces have exquisitely carved
windows, balconies, towers and kiosks. The mirrors,
paintings and carved marble panels in the Moon palace
are sure to leave you spellbound |
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| Devi
Kund |
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is the royal crematorium with a number of cenotaphs.
The major attraction include the imposing chhatri
of Maharaja Surat Singh. In addition to this, spectacular
Rajput paintings on the ceilings also attract the
tourists. |
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| Kalibanga |
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is reputed as one of the major excavation sites
of the Harappan civilization. This place houses
various artifacts that date back to the time immemorial. |
