Places to Visit in Bikaner:
Founded by Rao Bika in the year 1488 CE, the state of Bikaner was a princely domain until the independence of the country in 1947. Located in the state of Rajasthan, Bikaner was part of barren desert land before its establishment. The golden sand dunes and the majestic structure rising therein make Bikaner a much-visited city. There are numerous places to visit in Bikaner that transport you back to history and the times of glory and valor of the erstwhile ruling Rajput clan.
- Junagarh Fort: The Junagarh Fort is one of the forts that remains undefeated till date. The fort is a spectacular combination of the Gujarati and the Mughal style of architecture. The fort has several places to visit which include Har Mandir, Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, Chandra Mahal, fort museum and the prachina museum.
- Lalgarh Palace: Commissioned between 1902 and 1926 in memory of his father Maharaja Lall Singh, the Lalgarh Palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh. The palace is a spectacular amalgamation of the Rajput, European and the Mughal style of architecture. The palace houses the Sadul Museum, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, and the Lallgarh Palace Hotel.
- Laxmi Niwas Palace: Built between 1898 and 1902 in the Indo- Saracenic style of architecture, the Laxmi Niwas Palace was the residence of the Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. Built-in red sandstone, the palace was designed by the British architect Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.
- Other places to visit in Bikaner include Gajner Palace and wildlife sanctuary, Rampuria Haveli, Jain Temple Bhandasar, Karni Mata Temple, Kote Gate, Sursagar Lake, and others.
You might ask what beauty exists in a barren desertland. My answer would be to visit Bikaner and experience the abundant natural beauty added by the ancient forts and temples. The tales of the eras gone by can be heard in the sound of the winds gushing by. The places to visit in Bikaner narrate the tales of the maharajas, the maharanis, and their people.
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