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.
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