Bikaner has a strong fascinating, and some excellent Jain temples, havelis of age, many camels, and feel more untouristed than its neighbors. It has excellent visitor sites, but due to its remote location and strong competition from its neighbors in the west of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur in the south, which does not take a lot of tourists. Bikaner is the fourth largest city in Rajasthan.
Junagarh Fort
The fort is the main attraction in Bikaner. Junagarh Fort of Bikaner was built by Raja Rai Singh. The castle is surrounded by a high wall and deep moats. There are thirty-seven bastions guard the fort with only two doors as the gateway to the fortress, the main one is the Suraj Pol or Sun Gate. The Junagarh Fort has been conquered with the exception of brief Kamaran victory, he could not hold more than 24 hours.
Inside the fort is a richness of thirty-seven palaces, temples and pavilions that are wonders in red sandstone building. The palaces have elegantly carved windows, balconies, towers and kiosks. The mirrors, paintings and carved marble panels in the Moon Palace are a deal for eyes. The Phool Mahal or Flower Palace was decorated with glasses and mirrors. The triumph over Aurangzeb was celebrated by building the Karan Mahal.
The multi-storied Anup Mahal was the governance chambers for the rulers. The wonderfully maintained rooms now exhibit the treasures of the Royal family. Also value visiting are the Ganga Niwas, Dungar Niwas, Vijai Mahal, and Rang Mahal. The fort museum has a wide collection of lighted manuscripts, jewellery, jars and carpets, arms and weapons, treaties, decorations and the 'Farmans'.
The two major gates leading to the imposing Junagarh Fort in Bikaner are known as Surajpol and Daulatpol. Surajpol was the main entrance to the fortress. The Daulatpol is of historical importance, as you can see handprints of the royal women who committed sati on the pyres of their husbands died in the Stambh Sati.
Karan Mahal was constructed in memory of celebrating the great victory over Aurangzeb. Durga Niwas, an incredibly painted courtyard and Ganga Niwas which housed a delicately carved face of red sandstone, are the other places of attraction in this fort.
The Har Mandir is the majestic chapel for the royal family to worship their gods and goddesses. These palaces, built in red sandstone and marble, make a set picturesque patios, balconies, windows and kiosks located throughout the structure. The facility also houses a museum that is an array of a rich collection.
All palaces are built with red sandstone and has carved a wide range of patios, balconies, kiosks, towers and windows.
