1. Junagarh Fort: Junagarh fort in Bikaner is known for its beautiful blend of Gujarati and Mughal architectural design that will wave your mind. The Fort of Junagarh stands as a testament to a number of tales of the past era.
It is a one of its kind fort that nestles in the middle of a picturesque setting offering breathtaking views to nature lovers as well as avid photographers. Inside the Junagarh fort, you will come across Har Mandir, Karan Mahal, Anup Mahal, and Chandra Mahal. All these palaces can be considered as a fine example of royal luxury. The fort is also home to a small museum that preserves the important relics of the bygone era.
Location: Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001.
Timings: Open all days of the week; 10 am – 5 pm.
2. Lalgarh Palace: Lalgarh Palace literally takes you in the lap of luxury. This happens to be a beautifully built palace with red sandstone. The architectural design of the structure puts in a perfect blend of various wonderful designs namely Mughal, Rajputana, and European Style.
The Lalgarh Palace in Bikaner was commissioned by Maharaja Ganga Singh between 1902 and 1926 in memory of Maharaja Lal Singh, who happened to be his beloved father. However, later it was converted into a hotel named Lalgarh Palace Hotel.
Tourists from all over the world visit this place and book a stay to enjoy the regal luxury and indulge in the rich traditional and cultural values of Rajasthan. The palace houses Sadul Museum, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, and Lalgarh palace hotel.
Location: NH15, Samta Nagar, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001.
Timings: Monday – Saturday; 10 am – 5:30 pm.
3. Laxmi Niwas Palace: Laxmi Niwas Palace happens to be the abode of the Maharaja Ganga Singh which was constructed between 1898 and 1902. The palace is built in an Indo Saracenic Style by one of the famous British architects Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.
The red sandstone palace stands tall in Bikaner offering the visitors loads of insights about the bygone era. The beauty of the palace is enough to keep you spellbound. At the present time, a part of it has been converted into a luxury hotel where guests from all over the world come in their holiday vacation to relish the royal hospitality of Rajasthan.
Location: Lal Garh Campus, Dr. Karni Singhji Road, Samta Nagar, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001.
4. Jain Temple Bhandasar: Jain Temple Bhandasar is popularly called the Red & White wonder because of the use of red and white sandstone. The Jain Temple of Bhandasar in Bikaner is dedicated to the Lord Sumathinath who is the fifth Tirthankara of Jainism.
You will be impressed by the fine architectural design of the temple that uses the perfect blend of white and red sandstone with a fine gold layer finishing. You will literally love to spend time here witnessing such beautiful artisanship.
Location: Old Bikaner, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001.
Timings: Open all days of the week; 5 am – 1 pm and 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.
5. Shri Laxminath Temple: Shri Laxminath temple in Bikaner happens to be one of the oldest places of worship. The main attraction of this temple is its intricate silver artwork and beautiful idols of various deities. Tourists flock to this place of worship during the celebration of various Hindu festivals such as Janmashtami, Ram Navami, and Diwali.
Location: Vaidya Mangharam Colony, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334004.
Timings: Open all days of the week; 5 am – 1 pm and 5 pm – 11 pm.
6. Kote Gate: Kote Gate is believed to be a paradise for shoppers as it is home to a wide variety of shops dealing with varieties of local handicraft items. The Gate is also the point of separation of the old and new city. Every tourist coming over to Bikaner spends time at these marketplaces to purchase utensils, artifacts made of camel hide, handicrafts, open-toed shoes, and traditional clothes.
Location: Kote Gate, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001.
Timings: 6 AM to 10 PM.
7. Thar Desert: Visiting Rajasthan is on no occasion complete without taking a camel safari tour on the sand dunes of the great Thar Desert.
On a trip to Bikaner, you would get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore and marvel at the wilderness Thar Desert along with your loved ones. You can also be getting a chance to capture the mesmerizing views of the sand ocean. This is surely going to be a great experience that you will cherish all through your life.
Location: Opposite Gopeshwar Temple, Gangashahar, Bikaner, 334001, Rajasthan.
8. National Research Centre On Camel: The National Research Centre on Camel is a must-visit place where you will get to know more about the ship of Desert Camel. The center is home to more than 230 camels of three different breeds.
Visiting the center, one would be able to learn about the facilities and techniques used to grow these animals. There is a small museum inside the center as well as a milking center where you can taste some samples of milk or lassis made from milk.
Location: Jodhpur Bypass, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334022.
Timings: 12 pm – 6 pm.