Visitor's
note about Bikaner
I had expected Bikaner to be a city with princely charm
and it came out just the same. The forts and palaces of
Bikaner reminded me the royal past of the city. The
colorful markets provided me all the stuff that I could
take back home as souvenirs. But at the end of trip I
realized more than anything else, it was the hospitality
of the people here that touched the core of my heart.
Factfile
Location: Rajasthan
Best time to visit: November-March
Must visit attraction: Junagarh Fort
Excursion: Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples
A word about Bikaner
Bikaner, the royal walled city is a part of the desert
tourist triangle lying on the northern tip of the
triangle. The Bikaner city is named after Rathore prince,
Rao Bikaji who founded it in 1486 AD. A seven-kilometers
wall with five entrances surrounds he city protecting it
from vagaries of the desert and any external aggression.
PLACES
OF INTEREST IN BIKANER
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner
I wanted to see this unconquered fort and what an imposing
site it was! The exquisite beauty of the Junaga rh
fort was best reflected by a high wall and deep moats that
surrounded the fort. The 37 bastions guarded the Junagarh
fort but there were only two gates providing access inside
the fort. I chose Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate to enter into
the fort and was surprised by the inside beauty.
There was a profusion of 37 palaces, temples and pavilions
made of red sandstone. The exquisitely carved windows,
balconies, towers and mirrors, paintings and carved marble
panels in the Moon Palace were enough for me to comprehend
the architect's zest for excellence.
Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner
The next destination was the glorious Lalgarh Palace. The
very first sight of the palace was spellbinding terraced
lawns and the Bougainvillea bushes adding to its beauty.
The intricate filigree work and latticework exhibited the
excellence of yesteryear's architecture. The Lalgarh
palace museum displayed well preserved hunting trophies
and old photographs.
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Lalgarh
Palacet, Bikaner
The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
The museum was divided into various parts that enabled me
to visit it according to my preferences. The various
sections here included Local Arts and Crafts, History,
Sculpture, Terracotta and Bronzes, Armory, Miniature
Paintings and Folk-Arts, Dr. L.P. Tessitori Memorial
Section and Lithoprints of the British interpretation of
the war of Independence 1857.
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