Bikaner Trip Overview
Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Bikaner, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan. It’s surrounded by the Thar Desert. The city is known for the 16th-century Junagarh Fort, a huge complex of ornate buildings and halls. Within the fort, the Prachina Museum displays traditional textiles and royal portraits. Nearby, the Karni Mata Temple is home to many rats considered sacred by Hindu devotees.
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Stop At: Junagarh Fort Road, Bikaner 334001 India
Junagarh Fort : Built in 1588 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, A general in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is a formidable structure encircled by a moat and has some beautiful palaces within. These palaces, made in red sandstone and marble, make a picturesque ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks and windows dotted all over the structure.
The Suraj Pol or Sun Gate : It is the main entrance to the fort. Among the notable of these palaces are the exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal with marvelous paintings, mirrors and carved panels and the phool Mahal-Ki-Saal ornate with stucco motifs and mirror work. Other palaces worth visiting are the Anup Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga Niwas, Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal. Gigantic columns arches and graceful screens adorn the palaces from within. The Har Mandir is the majestic chopel for the royal family for worshipping their gods and goddesses.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Karni Mata Temple Rd, Deshnoke 334801 India
Rat Temple ( Karni Mata Temple) : The famous 600 years old temple is situated 30 KM from Bikaner in Deshnok.It is also know to Karni Mata Temple.This temple is dedicated of karni Mata, An incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple has huge intricately carved silver gates which were donated by Maharaja (King) Ganga Singh.
The most interesting thing about the temple are the rates who scamper freely within precincts. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests & devotees owing to the belief that they will be reincarnated in the family of the goddess. These are holy rats are called Kabbas, And many people travel great distance to pay their respects, The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings, as well as curious tourists from around the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
