With oriental forts, graceful havelis and acres of white sand, travel attractions in Bikaner, the museum city are numerous. There are a number of Bikaner travel attractions and the most popular ones include:

Ganga Government Museum
Lalgarh Palace
Kote Gate
Prachina Museum
Devi Kund
Junagarh Fort
Kolayatji Temple and lake
Bhandasar Jain Temple
Shiv Bari Temple
Camel Breeding Farm
Deshnok Temple

Junagarh Fort: Built by Raja Rai Singh, the trusted general of Akbar, the Junagarh fort has always remained unbeaten. The fort which is surrounded by a moat, includes the beautiful palaces of Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal.

Fort Museum: This museum is within the Junagarh fort which itself is a major tourist attraction in Bikaner. This museum is the store house of some of the most rare antique pieces of weapons, jewels, paintings, first World War biplane etc.

The Har Mandir: This majestic chapel is also located within the Junagarh fort and was built exclusively for royal weddings and ceremonies.

Lalgadh Palace: Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh, the Lalgadh Palace is one of the major attractions in Bikaner. Made of red bricks, this palace displays a perfect blend of the Rajput and the European style of architecture. Now this Palace has been transformed into a heritage hotel.

Camel Breeding Farm: Located a few kilometers away from the Bikaner city, this farm is one of the major tourist attractions in Bikaner. The only of its kind in Asia, the farm produces the fastest moving Camels in the world.

Last Updated on 19 December 2011

Travel Attractions in Bikaner