Trip to Bikaner - Wonders of Royal Rajasthan

 Bikaner is located in the northern desert state of Rajasthan. It is the city known for its sand dunes, magnificent palaces, temples made of red and yellow sandstone, and a rich cultural heritage. The hallmarks of this place are grandiose palaces, known for their architectural supremacy, interior decoration, manicured gardens and intricate design in all complexes. This place is known as the beauty of flowers in a desert which makes it a destination with Rajasthan heritage. The exotic camel safaris, majestic forts and the sacred rat cult at Mata Karni Temple are some of the most attractive destinations in this place. Tourists from different parts of the world flocked to this mystical place during the January Camel Festival.

 

Junagarh Fort:

 

It is one of the most impressive and charming forts in North India. The charisma of this monumental structure lies in its colonnades, steep stone stairs, frescoed rooms, public corridors, decorated balconies (jharokha), kiosks, royal rooms, screened windows and well-developed public corridors. It is the living testimony of the royalty and splendor of the daring Rajputana rulers. According to the story, it is an impregnable and intact fortress built by the sixth ruler of Bikaner Raja Rai Singh. This fortress is surrounded by a 986 meter long stone wall with 37 bastions. The deep moat that surrounded the stone wall made it impossible for the enemy to attack this place. The Surajpol and the Daulatpol are the two important gates of this fortress. Surajpol was the main gate of the fortress, while in Daulatpol you can see the handprints of the royal ladies who committed sati in the Pyrenees.

 

Karni Mata Temple or Deshnok Temple:

 

This is a 600 year old temple dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of the goddess Durga. The temple is made of marble. The most striking feature of this temple is the 20,000 rats that are fed, protected, and worshiped. In the courtyard of the temple, you can see the huge metal bowls with milk, candy and cereal that are supposed to feed the mice. If a rat (Kaba) walks on its own two feet, it should be very lucky. And to see a white mouse in this place is considered a blessing from the goddess who grant the desires of the devotees.

 

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Golden Jubilee Museum:

 

It is one of the best museums in Rajasthan, known for its fabulous collection of antiques and artillery. Tourists come here to see the collection of antiques such as jewelry, stone vases, royal clothes and ornaments. This museum is also known for its rare and royal items such as daggers, security shields and revolvers used by former rulers.

 

Bikaner is known worldwide for its "Bikaneri Bhujia", a salty spice that is also known for various sweets. It is also known for its woolen scarves, blankets, and colorful carpets.

 

The preferred travel time for this historic city is from September to March. Some of the other attractions of this place are Lalgarh Palace, Jain Haveli, Jain Bhandeswari Temple, Shivbari Temple, Laxmi Niwas Palace and many more.

 

The diversity of India makes it one of the hot spots for tourists from all over the world. Among the various states, the vibrancy of tourism in Rajasthan offers tourists the most fascinating experience. It is a heritage site known for its forts, venues, colorful festivals and an endless expanse of sand dunes. Bikaner Rajasthan is one such destination in the desert state of Rajasthan.