Bikaner is yet another exciting tourist destination in Rajasthan. Rao Bhikaji, son of Rao Jodhaji, the founder of Jodhpur, founded the city of Bikaner. Bikaner is known for its historical monuments.
There are a number of tourist attractions in Bikaner that tourists can visit on their Bikaner tour. Bikaner also has a number of good quality hotels that serve as the right base to tourists travelling to Bikaner.
Junagarh Fort is the most important landmark in Bikaner. The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh in 1593, who was a general in the army of the Mughal emperor Akbar. The fort houses a number of beautiful monuments inside, which include red stone and marble palaces. Lalgarh Palace is a treat to watch on your tour to Bikaner. Maharaja Ganga Singh built the palace in memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. An architectural masterpiece in red stone, the palace has beautiful lawns with flowers and other plants adding to the beauty of the palace.
The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum is another interesting tourist place that should not be missed on your Bikaner tour. The museum houses a large collection of coins, terra-cotta ware, miniature paintings of Bikaner School, weapons of the Rajput era and sculptures.
Besides, there are other places around Bikaner that you can travel to. One of its kinds in Asia, the Camel Research Farm is located about eight kilometres from Bikaner. You can also visit to Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, which is about 32 kilometres from Bikaner. The sanctuary is home to a number of wild animals that include black buck, chinkara, nilgai and wild boar. Shiv Bari Temple is another beautiful site that you can visit on your tour to Bikaner.
Jodhpur is the nearest airport, which is about 243 kilometres away. The city is well connected by rail and road network. You can reach to Bikaner by rail or road transport.
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