Things to Do in Bikaner

A jewel in the Thar Desert, the palace is built on the embankment of a lake. Maharaja Sir Ganga Singhji of Bikaner, this Grand Heritage property is spread over 6000 acres. Gajner Palace was used as a hunting resort by the former Maharajas and visiting British dignitaries during the days of the Raj.

An ornate two-storied Jain temple with vibrantly adorned paintings with gold leaf patterns. Marble pillars bearing floral arabesques, multi colored walls and floors appeal to the senses. This temple is visited by many devotees daily and worth the visit.

The fort was built by Raja Rai Singh, the sixth ruler of Bikaner who reigned from 1571 to 1612. It is a fort of the Bikaner royal family. You will get a chance to know about the history of the Bikaner royal family. Also has a museum which displays weapons and ornaments of the previous era.

Located at Deshnok, 32 kilometres from Bikaner. This is a temple of a local deity, "Karni Mata". It is believed that the "Karni Mata" used to take care of the Rajputana family. This temple has a rat infestation but the locals believe them to be holy.

The Laxmi Niwas Palace is a former residential palace of the king of the former Bikaner state, Maharajah Ganga Singh in Bikaner in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was designed by the British architect, Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob in the year 1902, completed in year 1926, and it is part of Lalgarh palace. The style of architecture is Indo-Saracenic. It is now a luxury hotel owned by Golden Triangle Fort & Palace P.

Lalgarh is another fort of the Rajputana family. Some of the Rajputana kings used to stay here. You will see the royal story of the Rajputana family.

Built by Balujee Chalva commissioned by the rich merchant Rampuria family. This represents the opulence and architectural splendor of Bikaner. Flowers, birds and animals carved in red sandstone almost come alive. These priceless homes are more than 400 years old.

This is a centuries old Shiva temple. It has two huge "Bawris" (water reservoirs). Thousands of people visit this place every year. The Shiv Bari Park partially surrounds this temple.