Sights to See
Junagarh Fort
This is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a
hilltop, and was built in the righ of Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler
of Bikaner, who ruled from 1571 to 1611 AD. Construction was completed
in 1594. Despite despite the repeated attempts to capture the fort, it
was not taken, except for a lone-day occupation by Kamran Mirza, second
son of the Mughal Emperor Babur. In the battle, the Mughals were
defeated by Rathors. Built over an area of 5.28 hectares, the fort
includes inside it several palaces, temples and pavilions, in a mix of
architectural styles.
Camel Breeding Farm
The National Research Centre on Camel breeds the best camels in Bikaner
and conducts research related to "the ship of the desert."
Lalgarh Palace
The palace was built between 1902 and 1926 and displays a mix of Rajput,
Mughal and European architectural styles. The building was commissioned
by the British controlled regency for Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881–1942)
while he was still a minor; he named the palace after his father
Maharaja Lall Singh. The three-storey complex is coated in red sandstone
quarried from the Thar Desert. The complex features magnificent
pillars, elaborate fire places, Italian colonnades and intricate
latticework and filigree work. At present the palace houses: The Shri
Sadul Museumwhich is located in the west wing which also contains the
fourth largest private library in the world, the residence of the
Bikaner royal family; The Lallgarh Palace Hoteltel operated by the
WelcomHeritage Hotels; and The Laxmi Niwas Palace, owned by Golden
Triangle Fort & Palace P. Ltd.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Government Museum
Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm, closed on gazetted holidays
Lallgarh Palace
(Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm. Closed on Sundays).
Junagarh Fort
(Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm.)
Raj Ratan Bihari & Rasik Siromani Temples
Timings: 10 am to 4.30 pm
Bandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples
Shiv Bari Temple
Devi Kund
