If ever beauty has bloomed in a desert, it has been at Bikaner. Founded in 1488, Bikaner is a desert built on an elevation and surrounded by a long embattled wall pierced by five gates. Bikaner is situated in the north-west of Rajasthan and it can legitimately boast of some unique architectural marvels ofIndia. It has an ancient fort unparallel in its splendor. It can boast of many attractions for anyone interested in culture or art or architecture. Apart from Junagarh fort, Jain temples like Bhandasar temple, Neminath temple, Adeshwar temple are simply adorable. Lallgarh Palace is built in Victorian style but its stone and wood carvings are typical combinations of Mughal and Rajput art developing a typical bikaneri flavor of architecture. Carvings find best expression in Bikaneri havelis. Havelis are marvels in home architecture. Such havelis or residential houses do not exist anywhere in the world. Splendid abodes can be seen in the midst of streets that look serpent like and peaceful.
Sheer beauty in the desert is the royal fortified city of Bikaner. One can feel the medieval aura pervading the city’s lifestyle. Not only do the traditions come alive here in colorful bazaars and havelis, but Bikaner is also famous for the best riding camels in the world. One can witness gaily caparisoned camels at the spectacular Camel Festival at Bikaner, held annually.
Junagarh Fort.
