Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven Km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting palace.
Best Time to Travel
September to April
Junagarh Fort
The Foundation of this fort was laid by Raja Rai Singh. The museum in the fort houses valuable collection of miniature paintings dating back to several centuries.
Lallgarh Palace
It was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh almost 90 years ago and has interesting combination of European Luxury and oriental Fantasy.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
The museum houses brilliant specimens of Harappan civilization, the Gupta and sculptures of the late classical time, besides a rich collection of paintings and coins.
Shiv Bari Temple
The temple is surrounded by an embattlement wall. It has four-faced black marble Shiva statue and a bronze Nandi facing the Shiva-Lingam. There are two large reservoirs of water known as bawaris.
Karni Mata Temple
30 Km south from Bikaner on the road of Jodhpur, stands little town-DESHNOK, known for the shrine of Karni Mata, who is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Laxminath Temple
This temple was erected during the reign of Rao Lunkaran and boasts of the superb archeological skills of artists and artisans. It was later developed by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji. Statues of deities- Vishnu and Laxmi - have all along received the unwavering devotion of countless people through the last four and half centuries.
Introduction
Bikaner stands on a slightly raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven Km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural legacy. Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting palace.
Best Time to Travel
September to April
How To Reach
Air
Nearest Airport Jodhpur 243 Kms.
Road
Bikaner is well connected by road with all Major cities. Private taxis are operated from Delhi , Jaipur, Agra & Other cities of Rajasthan.
Rail
Bikaner is connected by rail with Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Ambala and Jammu Tavi.
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