Sights & Monuments in Bikaner

Junagarh Fort

Bikaner

Unlike many hilltop forts, Junagarh stands on the plains and unfolds as an extraordinary collection of palaces, courtyards, balconies and richly decorated rooms.

Lalgarh Palace

Bikaner

An elegant red sandstone palace blending Indian, Islamic and European influences, built for the Bikaner royal family in the early twentieth century.

Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke

Deshnok

The extraordinary temple at Deshnok is one of Rajasthan's most unusual pilgrimage sites, known for its long association with sacred rats and local devotion.

National Research Centre on Camel

A working research farm and the world's only camel breeding and dairy centre of its kind — visitors can meet camels of every Indian breed and sample camel-milk products.

Laxmi Niwas Palace

Bikaner

A grand Indo-Saracenic palace created as a royal residence, admired for its sandstone façades, carved details and formal proportions.

Gajner Palace

Gajner

A grand lakeside royal retreat built for hunting and leisure, set amid gardens and the serene landscape of Gajner Lake.

Bhandasar Jain Temple

Old Bikaner

A jewel-like Jain temple known for its painted interiors, intricate ornament and centuries-old religious tradition.

Shiv Bari Temple

Bikaner

A historic Shiva temple built in the red sandstone tradition of Bikaner, with a strong sense of place and devotional continuity.

Kodamdesar Temple

Near Bikaner

A traditional temple complex outside Bikaner associated with the early history and religious traditions of the region.

Devi Kund Sagar Cenotaphs

Devi Kund

A peaceful royal cremation ground where ornate cenotaphs mark generations of Bikaner's rulers and nobles.

Gajner Lake

Gajner

A historic water body beside the palace, offering a peaceful contrast to Bikaner's arid surroundings and a glimpse of royal landscape planning.

Rampuria Havelis

Old Bikaner

Bikaner's famous merchant mansions line the old city with richly carved façades, showing the prosperity generated by historic desert trade.

Lalgarh Palace Museum

Lalgarh

The museum preserves royal photographs, objects and interiors that offer a more personal glimpse into the world of the Bikaner court.

Ganga Government Museum

Bikaner

A regional museum displaying archaeological objects, coins, arms, art and material connected with the history of Bikaner and Rajasthan.

Prachina Museum

Junagarh Fort

Located within Junagarh Fort, this museum presents royal costumes, textiles, decorative arts and objects from Bikaner's courtly life.

Kote Gate

Old Bikaner

A busy historic gateway into Bikaner's old city, where the monumental past meets the colour and energy of the modern bazaar.

Jorbeer Conservation Reserve heritage landscape

Bikaner

A striking desert-edge landscape where the natural environment and traditional Bikaner countryside create a different side of the city's heritage.