Bikaner is a beautiful fortified city in the Indian State of Rajasthan. The city is said to be founded by Rao Bika Ji, a Rajpur prince who shaped a barren land into a beautiful city. The city is surrounded by stone walls and has five gates with a total area of about 30247 square km. The most important tourist attractions in Bikaner include the Havelis in the old city which reflect the rich tradition of the city. Rampuria Group of Havelis, Rikhji Bagri ki Haveli, Daga Chawk Havelis, haveli of Bhairondan Kothari and Sampatlal Agarwal haveli are some of the most prominent Havelis that worth mention. Besides, the city is also famous for a large number of festivals which include camel festival, Kite festival, Karni Mata fair (March / April) and the Gangaur festival (March / April). At Touristplacesinindia.com, you will get complete information on Tourist attractions in Bikaner.

Tourists can also visit places in and around the city and enjoy its rich heritage and culture. Some of the most important heritage sites in the city include:

Junagarh Fort

This fort was built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh in red sandstone and marble and is encircled by a moat. The fort has 37 bastions and is 986 m long with some beautiful structures like Karan Poal, Anop Mahal, Ganga Niwas, and Rang Mandir.

Lalgarh Palace

Built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in memory of his father, the Lalgarh Palace is situated 3 km north of Bikaner city. Designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, the palace is quite imposing with overhanging balconies and delicate latticework. Peacocks and blooming bougainvillea in the garden welcome the visitor to the palace. To promote tourism, the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation has converted a portion of this palace into a hotel.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum :
It is situated near the Lalgarh palace in Bikaner and is now run by the Government of Rajasthan. The Museum was built in 1937 and has the richest collection of Terracotta wares, weapons, and miniature paintings of the Bikaner school of Art.

Bhandaser Jain Temple : Dedicated to the fifth Jain Tirthankara Sumati Nath Ji, it is the oldest monument in the city. The temple is decorated with rich mirror work, frescos and gold leaf paintings and was erected in 1540 AD.

Kalibangan : This site in Bikaner is famous for the remains of Harappan Civilization. It is a small town located in Hanumangarh District and has remnants of Harappan and Pre- Harappan settlement.

Lalgarh Palace : The palace built by Maharaja Ganga Singh is an architectural masterpiece in red sandstone. The architecture of this Palace is a fusion of Rajpur, Mughal and European art.

Other Tourist attractions in Bikaner include Camel Research Firm, Gajner Palace, Kolyatji, and the Katariasar Village.

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