The Fort Was Built By Raja Rai Singh, The Sixth Ruler Of Bikaner Who Reigned From 1571 To 1612. Rai Singh Had Conquered Part Of Marwar And Had Been Granted Territory In Gujurat And Burhanpur By The Mughal Emperor Akbar As A Reward For His Services As Military Commander. This, As Well As Funding From Jodhpur, Enabled Him To Build The Fort. Rai Singh Held High Rank In The Imperial Courts Of Both Akbar And His Successor, Jehangir. During His Imperial Service He Travelled Extensively, Giving Him An Appreciation Of Art And Architecture. These Ideas Have Been Incorporated Meticulously Into The Architectural Style Of Junagarh Fort.

Out Of The 27 Beautiful Jain Temples Adorning The Landscape Of Bikaner City, This Temple Dedicated To The Fifth Tirthankara, Sumatinath, Is Considered To Be The Most Beautiful And Also The Highest. This Temple Was Built By A Jain Merchant, Bhanda Shah. The Foundation Of This Temple Was Filled By Pure Ghee And Dry Coconuts. This Temple Is Mainly Famous For Wall Paintings And Usta Art. The Temple Is Built Of Red Sandstone And Is Divided In Three Floors. One Can See The Skyline Of Bikaner By Climbing To The Topmost Floor Of This Temple.

The World Famous Shrine Of Karni Mata Can Be Found In The Town Of Deshnoke 30 Km South From Bikaner On The Road To Jodhpur. Karni Mata Is Worshiped As An Incarnation Of Goddess Durga. This Temple Is Famous For Rats Which Can Be Seen Everywhere In The Temple.

Bikaner Is A Farm Engaged In Research On Camels. It Is Located About 8 Km From Bikaner City In Rajasthan State Of India. This Is One Of Its Kind Institutes In India. The Farm Is Complex Of Cables Stables And Enclosures And Buildings. One Can Enjoy Camel Ride Or Ice Cream Made Of Camel Milk. The Farm Permits Tourists At Certain Hours Of The Day. It Is Interesting To Watch Camel Calves Gambolling Around And Also Camels Returning From A Day Out In The Desert. It Is Also Known As Camel Breeding Farm And Was Established In 1984 By The Central Government.

The True Symbol Of Rajasthani Culture Can Be Witnessed While Roaming In The Bazaars In Bikaner. Bikaner Might Be Noted For Its Bhujia And Papads, But Its Local Handicrafts Make It A Shopper's Delight. Shopping In Bikaner Includes From Carpets To Blankets And From Juttis To Wallets. At Bikaner, Travellers Will Find Various Leather Items To Wooden-carved Goods. At Bikaner Shopping Tour With Tours North India, Shop Till You Fall Down. Shopping In Bikaner Generally Deals With Camel Leather Shoes Or Juttis, Camel Leather Chairs, Leather Belts, Bags Or Jhollas, Miniature Paintings, Lac Bangles, And Many Other Materials.

Abhivyakti Is A Intersting Shop, Located At The Entrance Of The Junagarh Fort, Is Run By The Urmul Trust And Well Known For Its High Quality Ethnic Furniture (stools, Chairs Etc), Cotton And Woollen Handlooms

The Khadi Emporium Offers A Variety Of Rugs, Blankets, Carvings On Wood And Carpets. This Shop Located On The Mahatma Gandhi Road Of Bikaner Is A Favourite Attraction For The Shoppers.

Leather Belts, Bags, Jootis (footwear) And Colourful Carpets Made Of Camel Wool Is Wide Found Here That Too In A Reasonable Price. Kundan Jewellery, Stonned Jewellery, Nokha Quilts, Cotton Fabrics And Bikaner Famous Intricate Usta Art Paintings Are Some Of The Other Shopping Items Here.

Amber Restaurant, Situated On The Station Road Of Bikaner City, Is Famous For Its Vegetarian Indian Thalis. Continental Food Is Also Available Here And Is Well Known For Its Calm Ambience. Address- Station Rd, Bikaner, India.

Description: The Official Name Is Heeralal Mall, But The Sign Over The Shop Says Heeralal's. They Also Sell A Large Array Of Indian Sweets And Salty Snacks (namkeen) Address - Opp. Railway Station, Bikaner, India. 0151-2205551-54

A Place That Is Loved By Locals And Tourists Alike, Chhotu Motu Joshi Is A Great Place To Put Your Food Cravings To Rest. Sink Your Teeth Into The Sinfully Delicious Rasmalai Here Or Fall In Love With The Hot And Spicy Dal Kachori! Thanks To The Yummy Fare It Serves, The Place Has Also Been Featured On Ndtv As One Of The Best Street Food Eateries In Rajasthan. Moreover, When Tasty Food Is So Easy On The Pockets, You Have All The More Reason To Indulge. Don't Forget To Pack Some Yummy Bikaneri Bhujia When You Leave The Place. These Crunchy Namkeens Have A Shelf Life Of About 3 Months, So Don't Hesitate Before Getting Some Packed For Your Loved Ones Back At Home Too! Address- Station Rd, Bikaner, India

Description With Its Sylvan Village Setting And The Gob Smacking Food The Place Serves, Rendezvous Is Going To Win You Over Totally. Food Is Personalized To Your Tastes (more Spicy, Less Buttery Etc), And The Staff Will Do All It Can To Make Your Meal A Delightful Experience. The Shahi Paneer Served Here Is To Die For And The Soft And Silken Gulab Jamun And Rasagulla Add A Sweet Ending To A Lovely Meal. Address: Near Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.

Gallop Is A Famous Air-conditioned Cafe Opposite To The Junagarh Fort. It Is The Best Place To Have A Espresso Coffee, But At Rs100 A Cappuccino. In The Main Course It Offers Indian And Chinese Veg And Non Veg, Including Tandoori Specials. Address - Opp Junagarh Fort, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India Call- 0151 3200833

Chapan Bhog Restaurant Is One Of The Best Place To Experience Traditional Rajasthani Thali In A Very Reasonable Price. This Restaurant Is Well Known For Its Cleanliness And Hygienic Food. Address- Rani Bazaar Old City, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India