Tourism Places In bikanerJunagarh Fort Junagarh Fort Built in 1593 A.D by Raja Rai Singh , a general in the army of Emperor Akbar , the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces , made in red sandstone and marble , make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards , balconies , kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure . The Suraj Pol The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate is the main entrance to the fort . Among the notable of these palaces are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal or the Moon Palace with marvelous paintings , mirrors and carved marble panels and the Phool Mahal or Flower Palace ornate with glass and Mirror work. Other palaces worth visiting the anup Mahal , Karan Mahal , Dungar Niwas , Ganga Niwas , Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal , Gigantic columns , arches and graceful screens adorn the palaces from with in . the Har Mandir is the majestic chapel for the royal family for wordhipping their gods and goddesses . Lal Garh Palace Lal Garh Palace is The Architectural masterpiece in red sandstone , the palace was built by maharaja Ganga Sinh in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh , The Palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work , Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed visual treat . Part of the Palace has been converted into a luxury hotel and a museum known as Shri Sadul Museum . The museum covers the entire first floor of the palace and houses well preserved old photographs and trophies of wildlife . Bhandasar Jain Temple Bhandasar Jain Temple is the Beautiful 16th Century A.D Jain Temple dedicated to the 23rd Tirthankara , Parsavnathji its also knows as Lord Laxmi Nath Ji Temple. Camel Festival Camel Research Farm is 8km away from city Spend a day with the indispensable ship of the desert at their camel research and breeding center one of its kind in Asia . The Farm extends over 2000 acres of semi arid land and is managed by the central Government . The Camel crops of bikaner were a famous fighting force during the "Raj" and are still an important part of the desert warefare and defence through the border Security Force ( BSF ) . Devi Kund Devi Kund is A royal crematorium with several ornamented cenotaphs or 'chhatris ' built in the memory of the Bika dynasty rulers . Maharaja Suraj Singh's chattri is the most impressive of all , created entirely in white marble with spectacular Rajput Paintings on the ceiling . Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary 32km away from city the Kush foliage of woods on the Jaisalmer road are a haven to nilgai , chinkara black bick , wild boar and flocks of imperial sad grouse . The Gajner Palace , a summer retreat of the kings , stands on the bank of the lake and has been converted into a hotel . Shiv Bari Temple Shiv Bari Temple is built by Doongar Singh ji in the late 19th century ,The temple in surrounded by an embattlement wall . it has beautiful paintings and bronze Nandi facing the Shiva Lingam . Veshno Devi Temple This Temple is away from city 5km on national high way road jaipur . This temple is very beautiful and on the navratra time here big fair established . This is also a best tourist attraction . So whenever you tour to bikaner then you see this good temple . Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple is 30km away from city the famous 600 year old temple on the Jodhpur road deicated to Karni Mata , an incarnation of Godess Durga , The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates which were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh . The Most interesting thing about the temple are the rats who scamper freely with in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple . They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees owing to the belief that they will be reincarnated as holy men . Kolayat Ji Kolayat Ji - This Temple is fifty two kilometers towards Jaisalmer and is dedicated to "Kapil Muni" who is fifth recreation of "Lord Vishnu". Bhaironji Temple Kodamdesar Bhaironji Temple located at Kodamdesar near bikaner in Rajasthan, India is definitely one of the most important places to see in this part of Rajasthan. |