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Jul 1 Lallgarh Palace

 Bikaner Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bikaner
Lalgarh Complex, Ganganagar Road,
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
The greatest symbol of Bikaner’s aspiration
to be one of the modern kingdoms of the
world was the building of Lallgarh Palace by
Ganga Singh. He named it after his father
Maharaja Lall Singh (who insisted on the two
ll's). It advertised Ganga Singh’s endeavour
to make Bikaner more robust economically
and was a link with the traditions of the
past. The plan was drafted by Sir Swinton
Jacob, the foremost architect of early 20th
century. A huge but compact palace,
Lallgarh is built entirely of red sandstone.
Said to be the best exemplar of a Rajput
palace, its façade is almost entirely
composed of the pierced stone screens
called jaalis, which served to keep the sun
out even as they let in the tiniest whiff of
breeze.
Former residence of the emperor of
Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji, the
Lallgarh Palace is opulence defined in stone.
With lattice work balconies, beautifully
carved ceilings and history locked away in
every nook and cranny, the palace is a
majestic sight which can charm anyone and
everyone. Do check out the Laxmi Niwas
Palace inside, its worth a thousand pictures.
2 Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort, Junagarh Fort Road,
Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001
One of the few forts in India which stands
undefeated even today after five centuries
of its construction is Junagarh Fort. Built by
Raja Rai Singh somewhere between 1571
and 1612, Junagarh Fort also has a beautiful
museum within its precincts. The tours here
are totally government run and if you don't
understand Hindi, it's better to rent an
audio guide in the language of your choice.
Bikaner’s history is inextricably linked with
that of its ruling family and their seat of
power, the Junagarh Fort. The kingdom had
been established in 1489, by Rao Bika, at a
place called Rati Ghati (now on the outskirts
of the city). This original fort soon outlived
its purpose; only fragments of its original
walls survive. A century later, in 1589, Raja
Rai Singh commenced the building of the
more spacious and strategically superior
Junagarh Fort, which was completed in 5
years. With this new citadel, Bikaner shifted
to its present location. The red sandstone
fort lies at the centre of Bikaner. At first
glance, it appears to be a low mass of
buildings, which, though impressive, do not
exactly have a majestic mien. But in an
almost flat country surrounded by shifting
sands, the Royals could hardly find a
naturally imposing site. Enter through its
stone elephant flanked gates, past the
handprints of ranis whose lives were forced
to culminate in sati, and you come to the
impressive ceremonial courtyard, where you
get the first glimpse of the architectural
treasures of Junagarh.
When Rai Singh laid the foundations of
Junagarh in 1586, he had sworn fealty to
Akbar and could build undistracted by
territorial fears. Surrounded by a moat, with
more buildings added by succeeding
maharajas, the whole effect is that of a
series of buildings that seem to blend on the
outside but are very different within. The
oldest parts were built in yellow sandstone
(the famous Jaisalmer golden stone) while
the rest are mostly in red sandstone.
3 Sadul Museum
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Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan,
India
Does walls decorated with wildlife fascinate
you? Head to
Sadul Museum to be mesmerised.
Sprawling on the first floor of Lallgarh
Palace, the place has interesting animal
heads and other wildlife trophies of the
mighty rulers of Bikaner on display. Apart
from these, the Sadul Museum is also a
great place to check out old photographs of
Rajasthani royalty. Small place, will eat up
about 45 minutes of your day.
4 Prachina Museum
Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner,
Rajasthan 334001
Nestled in a quiet corner of the Junagarh
Fort, the Prachina Museum is worth a visit to
get a taste of what true aristocracy means.
Take a look at the china cups the Maharajas
had tea in and see the finery which their
queens once wore. From carpets to
jewellery and photographs of royals, this
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place symbolises all the grandeur we
associate with royalty and is worth a visit
purely for the ‘fascination factor’ it holds.
There is also a henna artist who sits near the
entrance to the museum, where you can get
some beautiful Mehndi designs to adorn
your hands!
5 Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple, Nh 89, Deshnok,
Rajasthan, India
As per the legends, Karni Mata was a
Hindu sage who is considered to be the
reincarnation of Goddess Durga. When one
of her sons, Laxman, drowned in a tank, she
implored Yamraj, the God of Death to send
him back. Moved by the pleas of the
mourning mother, Yamraj gave life to
Laxman and also bestowed upon him the
boon of being born a rat in all his successive
births. Thus, this temple came to be
populated by rats, whose count today
stands at no less than 20,000. So much for
its history and origins, now comes the
experience.
When standing at the threshold of the
temple, you will see a number of black rats
scurrying around busily, with no care for the
people walking by. We are not lying when
we say that your first impulse will be to turn
around and run for your life when this sight
greets you, but you have to stay on! Walk in
and for the first few minutes you will feel
like a ballet dancer, reluctant to put any part
of your foot down other than the toes! A
little time goes by and you will probably
ease in enough to be able to walk easily and
you would have entered the main shrine by
then, where you can see an army of rats up
to their daily chores.
Enjoy the invigorating Aarti and make a
Parikrama of the temple and that's when
you will find yourself at the place where
prasad is being prepared. Though it may
seem a little disturbing, this is the place
where you will observe a beautiful
coexistence of man and rodent, where he is
cooking and stirring and the animal is
hopping about freely, as if contributing to
the preparation in his own small way. Just in
front of this place you will find the huge
saucers of milk being shared by a number of
rats, one of the sights which is iconic of this
temple.
Where To
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Eat 5 Places
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1 Chhappan Bhog
Lakshmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni
Singhji Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan,
India
Beautiful porcelain cutlery, antique decor
and the treatment like a Maharaja is what
you can expect with a visit to the Lakshmi
Hotel Restaurant in Bikaner. Grand
chandeliers, imposing paintings, furniture
and a luxurious atmosphere best describe
45, Rani Bazaar, Near Income Tax
this place, which promises a dining
Office, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001,
experience fit for royalty. With courteous
India
staff and a great location complementing
+91-151-2202717 the yummy Continental, Asian, Indian,
Contemporary Western and Italian cuisines,
A household name for a variety of Indian
the restaurant makes for a mesmerising
snacks and delightful sweets, Chhappan
dining experience. Prior reservation is a
Bhog spoils you with a plethora of choices.
must.
You will love the lively ambience and prompt
service at this food joint. Strictly vegetarian,
3 The Garden Cafe &
they offer you everything on their platter- Restaurant
ranging from Veg Thali, Bhel Puri, Pao Bhaji,
Choley Bhature and similar stuff. The meal is
well rounded off with delightful sweets like
Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Rajbhog and Cham
Cham to name a few.
2 Lakshmi Hotel Restaurant
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Ratan Bihari Temple, On K.E.M. Road,
Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334005, India
+91-99281-75545
One of the closest experiences to fine-dine
available in Bikaner,
Garden Cafe has been a popular choice for
food lovers in Bikaner. The staff is well-
informed and gives valuable
recommendations on the food and even on
places to shop and stay in Bikaner. The
coffee served here is completely out of the
world, the place deserves a visit for the
same!
4 Chhotu Motu Joshi Sweet
Shop
Station Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan,
India
A place that is loved by locals and tourists
alike, Chhotu Motu Joshi is a great place to
put your food cravings to rest. Sink your
teeth into the sinfully delicious Rasmalai
here or fall in love with the hot and spicy Dal
Kachori! Thanks to the yummy fare it serves,
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the place has also been featured on NDTV on the go and the other for relaxed dining,
as one of the best street food eateries in the place makes sure to take care of your
Rajasthan. Moreover, when tasty food is so needs. The place is spotlessly clean and the
easy on the pockets, you have all the more staff really warm, and all put together
reason to indulge. makes for an enjoyable dining experience.
Don't forget to pack some yummy Bikaneri
Bhujia when you leave the place. These
crunchy namkeens have a shelf life of about
3 months, so don't hesitate before getting
some packed for your loved ones back at
home too!
5 Konark Restaurant and Food
Court
Rani Bazar, Near Railway Station,
Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Are you the strict vegetarian? Worried about
how you will survive in an unknown city
without compromising on your veggie
principles? Chill and make your way to
Konark Restaurant and Food Court, where
you can enjoy a green meal that's a treat to
the taste buds as well. A compound divided
into two, one dishing out fast food for eating
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Quick

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See
A: Lallgarh Palace
B: Junagarh Fort
C: Sadul Museum
D: Prachina Museum
E: Karni Mata Temple

Accommodation
F: Hotel Raj Haveli Heritage
G: Gajner Palace-heritage
H: Vinayak Guest House
I: Hotel Raj Haveli Heritage
J: Gajner Palace-heritage
K: Vinayak Guest House
L: Hotel Raj Haveli Heritage
M: Gajner Palace-heritage
N: Vinayak Guest House

Food
O: Chhappan Bhog
P: Lakshmi Hotel Restaurant
Q: The Garden Cafe & Restaurant
R: Chhotu Motu Joshi Sweet Shop
S: Konark Restaurant and Food Court