Culturally wealthy and traditionally flashy, Bikaner is a dream holiday destination for those visiting India. Mirroring the affluent history of Rajputs, the city takes you down the memory lanes and leaves you mesmerized. This is one city where you can explore some of the most majestic forts and palaces oozing sheer luxury in all senses.
Start your holiday by visiting the imperial Junagarh Fort that puts every manmade wonder to shame. The fort was raised in the year 1593 by Raja Rai Singh. It beautifully exhibits Mughal, Gujarati and Rajput style of architecture, and its extensive courtyards underline the wealth of the bygone era.
Lalgarh Palace is another regal marvel constructed by the legendary Maharaja Ganga Singh in the year 1902. This red sandstone palace looks bewitching with a blend of Mughal, Rajput and European architectures. Another great exemplar of unblemished architecture is the Gajner Palace. The site of this palace makes it a pleasurable surprise where travelers can enjoy chirping of hundreds of migratory birds.
If you are a history lover then you would love to spend some time at the well-known Ganga Singh Museum and Sadul Singh Museum which display souvenirs from the past, including paintings, pottery, weapons, artifacts, etc.
Do not miss enjoying the extensive Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary situated about 32kms from Bikaner. The Sanctuary houses a number of animals, including Chinkara (black buck), wild boar and neelgai. One can also spot plentiful varieties of birds here adding to the beauty of this nature’s paradise.
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