Sightseeing Catalog
253 forts, temples, ghats, havelis and heritage sites across ten cities — browse by category, or search for something specific.
City
Category
Fort/Palace
Bikaner
Unlike many hilltop forts, Junagarh stands on the plains and unfolds as an extraordinary collection of palaces, courtyards, balconies and richly decorated rooms.
Palace
An elegant red sandstone palace blending Indian, Islamic and European influences, built for the Bikaner royal family in the early twentieth century.
Temple
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.
Culture & Craft
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.
A grand Indo-Saracenic palace created as a royal residence, admired for its sandstone façades, carved details and formal proportions.
Gajner
A grand lakeside royal retreat built for hunting and leisure, set amid gardens and the serene landscape of Gajner Lake.
Old Bikaner
A jewel-like Jain temple known for its painted interiors, intricate ornament and centuries-old religious tradition.
A historic Shiva temple built in the red sandstone tradition of Bikaner, with a strong sense of place and devotional continuity.
Near Bikaner
A traditional temple complex outside Bikaner associated with the early history and religious traditions of the region.
Cenotaphs
Devi Kund
A peaceful royal cremation ground where ornate cenotaphs mark generations of Bikaner's rulers and nobles.
Lake/Heritage
A historic water body beside the palace, offering a peaceful contrast to Bikaner's arid surroundings and a glimpse of royal landscape planning.
Haveli Complex
Bikaner's famous merchant mansions line the old city with richly carved façades, showing the prosperity generated by historic desert trade.
Museum/Palace
Lalgarh
The museum preserves royal photographs, objects and interiors that offer a more personal glimpse into the world of the Bikaner court.
Museum
A regional museum displaying archaeological objects, coins, arms, art and material connected with the history of Bikaner and Rajasthan.
Junagarh Fort
Located within Junagarh Fort, this museum presents royal costumes, textiles, decorative arts and objects from Bikaner's courtly life.
A royal collection housed at Lalgarh, offering insights into Bikaner's rulers, family history and courtly life.
Gate
A busy historic gateway into Bikaner's old city, where the monumental past meets the colour and energy of the modern bazaar.
Landscape
A striking desert-edge landscape where the natural environment and traditional Bikaner countryside create a different side of the city's heritage.