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get the first glimpse of the architectural Lalgarh Complex, Ganganagar Road, Junagarh Fort, Junagarh Fort Road, Lallgarh Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, treasures of Junagarh. Bikaner, Rajasthan, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001 India

The greatest symbol of Bikaner’s aspiration One of the few which stands Does walls decorated with wildlife fascinate to be one of the modern kingdoms of the undefeated even today after five centuries When Rai Singh laid the foundations of you? Head to world was the building of Lallgarh Palace by of its construction is Junagarh Fort. Built by Junagarh in 1586, he had sworn fealty to Sadul Museum to be mesmerised. . He named it after his father Raja Rai Singh somewhere between 1571 and could build undistracted by Sprawling on the first floor of Lallgarh Lall Singh (who insisted on the two and 1612, Junagarh Fort also has a beautiful territorial fears. Surrounded by a moat, with Palace, the place has interesting animal ll's). It advertised Ganga Singh’s endeavour museum within its precincts. The tours here more buildings added by succeeding heads and other wildlife trophies of the to make Bikaner more robust economically are totally government run and if you don't , the whole effect is that of a mighty rulers of Bikaner on display. Apart and was a link with the traditions of the understand , it's better to rent an series of buildings that seem to blend on the from these, the Sadul Museum is also a past. The plan was drafted by Sir Swinton audio guide in the language of your choice. outside but are very different within. The great place to check out old photographs of Jacob, the foremost architect of early 20th Bikaner’s history is inextricably linked with oldest parts were built in yellow sandstone Rajasthani royalty. Small place, will eat up century. A huge but compact palace, that of its ruling family and their seat of (the famous golden stone) while about 45 minutes of your day. Lallgarh is built entirely of red sandstone. power, the Junagarh Fort. The kingdom had the rest are mostly in red sandstone. Said to be the best exemplar of a been established in 1489, by , at a palace, its façade is almost entirely place called Rati Ghati (now on the outskirts 3 Sadul Museum 4 Prachina Museum composed of the pierced stone screens of the city). This original fort soon outlived called jaalis, which served to keep the sun its purpose; only fragments of its original out even as they let in the tiniest whiff of walls survive. A century later, in 1589, Raja breeze. Rai Singh commenced the building of the Former residence of the emperor of more spacious and strategically superior Bikaner, Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji, the Junagarh Fort, which was completed in 5 Lallgarh Palace is opulence defined in stone. years. With this new citadel, Bikaner shifted With lattice work balconies, beautifully to its present location. The red sandstone carved ceilings and history locked away in fort lies at the centre of Bikaner. At first every nook and cranny, the palace is a glance, it appears to be a low mass of majestic sight which can charm anyone and buildings, which, though impressive, do not Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner, everyone. Do check out the Laxmi Niwas exactly have a majestic mien. But in an Rajasthan 334001 Palace inside, its worth a thousand pictures. almost flat country surrounded by shifting Nestled in a quiet corner of the Junagarh sands, the Royals could hardly find a Fort, the Prachina Museum is worth a visit to naturally imposing site. Enter through its get a taste of what true aristocracy means. 2 Junagarh Fort stone elephant flanked gates, past the Take a look at the china cups the Maharajas handprints of ranis whose lives were forced had tea in and see the finery which their to culminate in , and you come to the queens once wore. From carpets to impressive ceremonial courtyard, where you jewellery and photographs of royals, this Bikaner Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bikaner page 3

place symbolises all the grandeur we temple. Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Rajbhog and Cham associate with royalty and is worth a visit Cham to name a few. purely for the ‘fascination factor’ it holds. Where To There is also a henna artist who sits near the When standing at the threshold of the 2 Hotel Restaurant entrance to the museum, where you can get temple, you will see a number of black rats some beautiful Mehndi designs to adorn scurrying around busily, with no care for the Eat your hands! people walking by. We are not lying when 5 Places we say that your first impulse will be to turn http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-bikaner-lp-1159358 5 around and run for your life when this sight greets you, but you have to stay on! Walk in 1 Chhappan Bhog 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 Lakshmi Niwas Palace, Dr. Karni you would have entered the main shrine by Singhji Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan, then, where you can see an army of rats up India to their daily chores. Beautiful porcelain cutlery, antique decor and the treatment like a Maharaja is what Karni Mata Temple, Nh 89, Deshnok, you can expect with a visit to the Lakshmi Rajasthan, India Hotel Restaurant in Bikaner. Grand chandeliers, imposing paintings, furniture As per the legends,  45, Rani Bazaar, Near Income Tax and a luxurious atmosphere best describe Karni Mata was a Hindu sage who is Office, Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334001, Enjoy the invigorating Aarti and make a this place, which promises a dining considered to be the reincarnation of India Parikrama of the temple and that's when Goddess . When one of her sons, experience fit for royalty. With courteous you will find yourself at the place where +91-151-2202717 Laxman, drowned in a tank, she implored staff and a great location complementing prasad is being prepared. Though it may Yamraj, the God of Death to send him back. the yummy Continental, Asian, Indian, seem a little disturbing, this is the place A household name for a variety of Indian Moved by the pleas of the mourning Contemporary Western and Italian cuisines, where you will observe a beautiful snacks and delightful sweets, Chhappan mother, Yamraj gave life to Laxman and also the restaurant makes for a mesmerising coexistence of man and rodent, where he is Bhog spoils you with a plethora of choices. bestowed upon him the boon of being born dining experience. Prior reservation is a cooking and stirring and the animal is You will love the lively ambience and prompt a rat in all his successive births. Thus, this must. hopping about freely, as if contributing to service at this food joint. Strictly vegetarian, temple came to be populated by rats, whose the preparation in his own small way. Just in they offer you everything on their platter- 3 The Garden Cafe & count today stands at no less than 20,000. front of this place you will find the huge ranging from Veg Thali, Bhel , Pao Bhaji, Restaurant So much for its history and origins, now saucers of milk being shared by a number of Choley Bhature and similar stuff. The meal is comes the experience. rats, one of the sights which is iconic of this well rounded off with delightful sweets like Bikaner Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bikaner page 4

the place has also been featured on NDTV on the go and the other for relaxed dining, Ratan Bihari Temple, On K.E.M. Road, as one of the best street food eateries in the place makes sure to take care of your Bikaner, Rajasthan, 334005, India Rajasthan. Moreover, when tasty food is so needs. The place is spotlessly clean and the +91-99281-75545 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. One of the closest experiences to fine-dine available in Bikaner, Don't forget to pack some yummy Bikaneri Garden Cafe has been a popular choice for Bhujia when you leave the place. These food lovers in Bikaner. The staff is well- crunchy namkeens have a shelf life of about informed and gives valuable 3 months, so don't hesitate before getting recommendations on the food and even on some packed for your loved ones back at places to shop and stay in Bikaner. The home too! coffee served here is completely out of the world, the place deserves a visit for the 5 Konark Restaurant and Food same! Court

4 Chhotu Motu Joshi Sweet Shop

Rani Bazar, Near Railway Station, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India

Are you the strict vegetarian? Worried about Station Road, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India how you will survive in an unknown city without compromising on your veggie A place that is loved by locals and tourists principles? Chill and make your way to alike, Chhotu Motu Joshi is a great place to Konark Restaurant and Food Court, where put your food cravings to rest. Sink your you can enjoy a green meal that's a treat to teeth into the sinfully delicious Rasmalai the taste buds as well. A compound divided here or fall in love with the hot and spicy Dal into two, one dishing out fast food for eating ! Thanks to the yummy fare it serves, Bikaner Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/bikaner page 5

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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