Known for its forts, havelis, palaces, temples and festivals, Bikaner is a favorite destination that attracts travelers with its majestic air and royal flair. Situated in the northern part of the state of Rajasthan, it is a desert surrounded by a 7 km long wall which is surrounded by five gates. It was founded in the year 1488 by Rao Bikaji, who was the son of Rao Jodhaji, the founder of Jodhpur. The magnificent creations here including temples and palaces are made of red and yellow sandstone exemplifying the rich history and heritage. The city is also known for having some of the best riding camels in the world. With Bikaner tourism, you can visit the city's colorful markets, havelis and the famous Camel Festival that takes place every year. Our all inclusive Bikaner tour packages make your tour easy and comfortable. A large number of tourists from all over the world visit Bikaner because of the famous attractions like Junagadh Fort, Ganga Museum, Lalgarh Palace, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple, Devi Kund, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Palace, and many other attractions. Kalibag makes another interesting tourist attraction as it is a Harappan civilization site but is located at a distance of about 200 kms from Bikaner. What you should not miss is the fun camel safaris of the city. Junagadh Fort is an architectural splendor. The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh and consists of a huge 37 palaces and pavilions. The main entrance to the fort is called Surya Dwar and Chandra Mahal, Karan Mahal (signaling Karan Singh's victory over Mughal ruler Aurangzeb) and Phool Mahal are some of the beautiful palaces in the complex. This red sandstone marvel houses some of the best paintings, carvings, mirror work and some rare antiquities as well. Lalgarh Palace, a major tourist attraction is a red sandstone fort. It was
designed by Sir Swinton Jacob in 1902 and its jharokha balconies and windows will leave you truly enchanted. The banquet hall of the fort houses hunting trophies and photographs. In the palace, you will see many beautiful decoration pieces like Belgian chandeliers, oil lamps and paintings, cut-glass ornaments which add even more charm to this charming palace. Ganga Singh Museum will give you a different experience. Here you will see some of the best collections of weapons, terracotta pieces, paintings and coins from different eras, many of which are from the Harappan Civilization, Gupta Age, Kushan Age and other periods. There are also stuffed tigers on display. Apart from this, you will see some pieces of arts and crafts which are related to this area. The Bhandeshwar Jain Temple dates back to the 16th century and is dedicated to Parshvanathji, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. Other important temples of the city are Laxminath Temple, Shiv Bari, Ratan Bihariji, Nagnechi Temple and Bhaironji Temple. At Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Palace, you will find yourself walking through the lush green leaves of the forest. It was a private preserve of the Royal Bikaner family and you will find some exotic species of birds here. Some of the wild animal species of this sanctuary are blackbuck, wild boar, nilgai and chinkara. Bikaner tourism package is a cool tour that you must do to travel back in time and experience some of the best masterpieces, monuments, collections and much more. Devi Kund is a royal cremation ground and has few graves. The ceiling is decorated with Rajput paintings and the dome of the kund is a spectacular sight. If you are on Bikaner tourism package in the month of January, you will come across the Camel Festival which is a very colorful affair. The camels are decorated by their owners
and they start from Junagadh Fort and move towards the plain of immaculate sand. Other events such as tug of war, acrobatics and camel dance also take place. If you are visiting the state of Rajasthan, you will definitely not go back empty handed. The region's famous arts and crafts are some of the best options for souvenirs. You can buy a lot in Bikaner like antique, rustic and ethnic. The carpets and raw wool of this city is known for its exemplary quality and is exported to all parts of the world. Tour packages of Bikaner also include tours of nearby cities of Rajasthan. Choose to visit other famous attractions in this region of the country with our all-inclusive or customizable tours of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi and Agra. These cities in North India are home to some of the best architecture, tradition, culture and much more making them some of the most tourist-attracting cities in the country. So pack your bags and head to this radiant city for a memorable trip.
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