Tourist Attractions in Bikaner Bikaner is a wonderful medieval city of Rajasthan, still retaining its medieval grandeur and charm. Bikaner is known for its strong fortification, encompassed by a 7 km long wall with five gates to enter. Situated in the vast Thar Desert, Bikaner is famous for its magnificent fort, palaces, temples, exotic sand dunes, exciting camel safaris, and a unique culture that never fails to mesmerize its visitors. Bikaner is also famous for its colorful fairs and festivals.

Tourist Places in Bikaner

Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar Jain Temples
Located on the outskirts of Bikaner, these 14th century temples are major tourist attraction in Bikaner. Dedicated to 23rd Jain tirthankar, Parsvanath, these temples are famous for their mirror work and the gold leaf paintings.

Fort Museum
Located inside the Junagarh Fort in one of the palaces, Ganga Mahal, the Fort Museum has a rich collection of antiques, weaponry, jade handle daggers, camel hide shields and inlaid handguns and camel guns. Photographs, miniatures, gold and silver jhulas, palkis and a First World War biplane are also on display.

Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
This small museum is famous for its rich collection of ancient potteries. The museum also exhibits a fine collection of carpets, Bikaneri miniature paintings, armory and coins, and local arts.

The Har Mandir
Located inside the Junagarh Fort, Har Mandir is a majestic chapel. It was specially built for the royal family, where royal weddings and births were once celebrated.

Things to Do in Bikaner
Bikaner offers a wide choice of leisure activities to its visitors. Popularly known as the Camel Country, Bikaner offers an exciting and unforgettable camel safari. Ride a bejeweled camel and discover the magnificent forts, palaces, havelis and exotic sand dunes of Jaisalmer. You can also enjoy excursions to a number of exciting tourist destinations nearby like Devikund (8 km) famous for its royal cenotaphs, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km) famous for is unique wildlife, Deshnok's Karni Mata Temple (30 km) famous for its intricately carved silver gates and thousands of rats regarded as incarnations of mystics. Bikaner is also famous for its colorful festivals like Camel Festival, Jambeshwar Fair, Kapil Muni Fair and Karni Mata Fair. Visit Bikaner during festival seasons to experience the true color and charm of the city. Bikaner also offers an exciting shopping experience to its visitors. On tours to Bikaner, you can shop for leather purses, slippers, cushions and lacquered lampshades made of camel skin.

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