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Tour to Bikaner
 The royal
fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the
desert state, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner
retains the medieval splendor that pervades the city’s
lifestyle. More popularly called the camel country , the city is
renowned for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the
desert is an inseparable part of life here. Be it pulling heavy
carts , transporting grains or working on wells, camels are the
prime helpers. The wells of Bikaner: an important source of water
are other attractions of the city. These are built on high
plinths with slender minareted towers on each of the four corners
and can be noticed even from a distance.
Tourist
Attractions in Bikaner
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Junagarh Fort Bikaner
Revel in the architectural splendour, as you
take an intimate look at this imposing fort, built by Akbar's
contemporary Raja Rai Singh. Within the fort are thirty seven
palaces, pavilions Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entrance
to the fort. The palaces worth visiting are Chandra Mahal, Phool
Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, exquisitely built in red
sandstone and marble are ornate with mirror work, carvings and
paintings. An array of kiosks and balconies embellish the fort at
intervals, breaking the monotony. A museum with valuable
miniature paintings and rare antiques is also located in the
Junagarh Fort.
Lalgarh Palace Bikaner
The magnificent fort in red sandstone, a
fascinating juxtaposition of the Oriental style and European
luxury that leaves you truly mesmerised. Designed by Sir Swinton
Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh almost -90 years ago, this is an
extraordinary monument. The palace has a billiards room, a
library, a cards room and a smoking room. Belgian chandeliers,
cut – glass ornaments, oil paintings and lamps add to its
charm.
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