Bikaner Attractions

 
Bikaner was founded in 1488 by Rao Bika Ji and was an important post along the great caravan routes. Imposing palaces, beautiful temples of red and yellow and the fort with its rich interior are well worth the visit.

Bikaner is surrounded by an 18th C city wall and was designed with narrow, medieval streets. There are five entrance gates into Bikaner and the forst lies just outside the walls, to the northeast.

Some of the other notable attractions in Bikaner include numerous old havelis and a couple of Jain temples, which date from the 15th C. Bhandasar Temple features yellow sandstone carvings and vibrant paintings. The Ganga Government Museum has a collection of sculptures, handicrafts, musical instruments and gold paintings.
Picture of Junagarh Fort

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The large Junagarh Fort contains thirty seven palaces, as well as temples, and pavilions. The ornate interior of Anup Mahal is impressive.

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Window of the fort in Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Columns, arches and architectural details on the interior of the fort in Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Column from the Junagarh Fort in Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
An old Fort at Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Detail of the fort at Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
The Junagarh Fort at Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner.Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
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