There is also a zoo with a big gate where one can get a good view of the green surroundings and the tiny cages of some of the animal species. The zoo is locally known as the Banarsi Bagh. Within the zoo ground is the state museum where a number of impressive historical items are kept. The splendid collection of stone sculptures that have been brought from Mathura is a must see. Besides all other collected items there is also an Egyptian mummy, which attracts a lot of attention. There’s also a statue of Queen Victoria and some of Her highness’s court men, which is kept in the garden area of the museum complex.
