Junagarh Fort
जूनागढ़ किला
A red sandstone fortress built in the late 16th century that was never taken by direct assault. The palace interiors are richly decorated with painting, mirror work and gold leaf.
Junagarh Fort was built by Raja Rai Singh between 1589 and 1594. Unlike most Rajasthani forts, which sit atop hills, it stands on flat ground, surrounded by a moat and high walls, and it was never taken by direct assault. Inside, the palaces connect one after another. The gold-leaf paintings of Anup Mahal, the mirror work of Phool Mahal and the blue cloud murals of Badal Mahal are the highlights. The fort also displays royal weapons and a biplane from World War I. Visits require a guided tour or audio guide and take about 2 hours. Foreign visitors pay higher ticket prices.
Opening hours
10:00–16:30 (last admission)
Nearby sights
- Kote Gate & Old City Bazaars
- Ganga Government Museum
- Rampuria Havelis
- Lalgarh Palace
- Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Laxminath Temple
- National Research Centre on Camel
- Devi Kund Sagar