Bikaner Trip Overview
Explore the city that produced the greatest warriors of the history. The extravagence of the Rajput civilization is evident through the stunning architectural structures like forts, palaces and temples built by great rulers. Visit Junargarh fort- which is the unconquered fort till date. The Lalgarh palace offer the beautiful amalgamation of oriental and European style. Just when you thought that you have explored all the entralling places of Bikaner, your next stop takes you to the National Research Centre on Camel. End the tour with this splendid and memorable experience.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Bikaner, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Explore the city that produced the greatest warriors of the history. The extravagence of the Rajput civilization is evident through the stunning architectural structures like forts, palaces and temples built by great rulers. Visit Junargarh fort- which is the unconquered fort till date. The Lalgarh palace offer the beautiful amalgamation of oriental and European style. Just when you thought that you have explored all the entralling places of Bikaner, your next stop takes you to the National Research Centre on Camel. End the tour with this splendid and memorable experience.
Stop At: National Research Centre on Camel, Jorbeer, Bikaner India
National Research Centre on Camel; The center has been identified as one of the important tourist place of Bikaner and is included in the tourist book. The tourist visiting the canter can see the camel of different breeds and their behaviour. A camel museum is available to apprise them of the developmental and research aspects of the camel in the desert ecosystem. Facilities of camel riding, safari and video/photography are available for the visitors. Camel milk parlour is a special attraction because it vendors unique value added camel milk products like ice-cream, hot and cold beverages.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lalgarh Palace and Museum, Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner India
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 lattice and filigree work. At present the palace houses The Shri Sadul Museum which is located in the west wing. It also contains the fourth largest private library in the world, and the residence of the Bikaner royal family.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner 334001 India
This is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop, and was built in the reign of Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner, who ruled from 1571 to 1611 AD. The construction was completed in 1594. Despite 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 the Rathors. Built over an area of 5.28 hectares, the fort includes several palaces, temples and pavilions, in a mix of architectural styles.
Duration: 30 minutes
