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Bikaner Tourist Places: The Paradise of Thar Desert
Bikaner has magnificence in architecture, art and culture is filled with color, festivity and cultural marvels. The city will mesmerize you with the camels sauntering the beautiful sand dunes, its ancient palaces, forts and the international Camel festival.
Bikaner is situated in the Thar Desert, the city is a "cultural paradise and a traveler's haven". Bikaner is called as one of the greatest kingdoms of Rajasthan. Bikaner is also famous as the "camel country" for breeding some of the best riding camels.
In Bikaner Sand Dunes and the Desert Safari are major tourist attractions. The other top traveler's attractions are such as Thandai, Bhujias, shopping for the fascinating Ivory and Lacquer items and witnessing the Royal heritage taking the form of wall paintings and arts and crafts in the area.
Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
The Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is a majestic structure around which the city of Bikaner has developed. The foundation of the fort was laid in 1478 by Rao Bika the ruler of Bikaner. The present Grand Fort was inaugurated on 17th February 1589.
The unique monuments in the fort showcase the 16 generations of rulers in Bikaner of the Rathore Clan starting from the late 16th century. The palaces inside the fort, balconies, the gardens, kiosks, etc., show a blend of architectural styles influenced by the different rulers who ruled the city.
