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A
unique destination of the Desert Triangle, Bikaner was
founded in 1488 A.D. located strategically, it linked
Central Asia and North India with Gujarat seaports in
the medieval times. The same aura pervades the forts,
the palaces and the temples all in red and yellow
sandstone. More popularly called the Camel Country,
Bikaner is renowned for the best riding camels in
the world. Bikaner's annual Camel Festival held in
January every year is a real visual treat
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PRIME SITES
IN BIKANER :
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Junagarh
Fort: Built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh(1571-1611 A.D.), a general in the army of emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful places within.
These places, made in red sandstone (Dulmera) and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of
courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure.
The imposing fort has 986 long wall with 37 bastions and two entrances. It is approached through the Karan Poal which is the main entrance. Among the places of interest are
Anoop Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang mahal or palace of pleasure. The Anoop Mahal is famous for it's gold leaf painting.
The other important important parts are Durbar Hall, Gaj mandir, Sheesh Mahal or mirror chamber etc.
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Lallgarh
Palace: The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, the palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881-1942 A.D.) in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal
Singh in 1902 AD. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it to be a not -to-be missed visual treat.
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Shri Sadul
Museum: This is a part of Lallgarh
palace which now has been converted into
a Luxury Hotel and a Museum known as "Shri
Sadul Museum" which was donated by late his highness maharaja Dr. Karni
Singh of Bikaner to Maharaja Shri Ganga Singh Trust Bikaner in the year 1972 .
The museum covers the entire first floor of the Lallgarh palace and depicts the lives and times of three successive - Maharaja Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Karni Singh through the various artifacts and photographs displayed in 22 rooms. |
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A
view of Junagarh Fort, Bikaner.
A
view of Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner
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A
view of Gajner Palace, Bikaner
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Bikaner
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Gajner
Palace: A summer resort of Bikaner Maharajas -has often been described as ' an incomparable jewel in the Thar desert'. Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, palace stands on the embankment of a lake .The palace was used by Maharaja for grand shoots and lavish entertainment. Royalty, both Indian as well as international, Viceroys and other dignitaries have been entertained at this grand palace.
A part of palace has been transformed into hotel.
Gajner
Wildlife Sanctuary: The wildlife sanctuary amidest green surrounding on the road to
Jaiselmer, which provides shelter to chinkaras , blackbucks, blue bull
(neel gai),Wild Boar and flocks of imperial sand grouse and many other birds and waterfowls which flock here in large numbers.
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Ganga
Golden Jubilee Museum: Established near the
Lallgarh Palace in Bikaner in 1937 on the eve of the Golden jubilee celebrations of Maharaja Ganga Singh, this Museum now run by the Government of Rajasthan, was shifted to a new building in the Civil lines in 1954It is the best Rajasthan museum, having one of the richest collection of Terracotta ware, weapons,
miniature paintings of Bikaner school and coins. The exhibits are splendid master pieces of Harappan
civilization, Gupta and Kushan era and sculptures of the late classical time. |
Inside view of
Ganga golden jubilee Museum, Bikaner
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For more information on Tour for glimpses
of Forts and Palaces of Rajasthan , please do email us
on tours@rajjastours.com
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