In the middle of the desert of Rajasthan, 450 km west of Delhi – this is where Bikaner is located. The city is home to half a million inhabitants and attracts innumerable guests with its sights. A charming old town, an impressive fort, and winding, mysterious streets invite you to discover. A 7 km long 18th-century city wall separates the city and the desert and provides protection from sandstorms.
Bikaner was built in 1488 by a direct descendant of Jodha, who later founded Jodhpur, so it is a relatively young city. At that time, Bikaner was at a central point on every caravan route, which is why the city quickly gained fame and importance.
The city of Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan in India is known for the Junagarh Fort, which dates back to the 16th century. This attraction should not be missed on an India tour. The fort is a Rajput city palace that is very well preserved. It has a 986-meter-long wall, 37 turrets, and 2 entrance gates. The palace is huge and has many rooms and courtyards. Beautiful paintings and delicate stone carvings can be seen on the balconies and bay windows. Just outside Bikaner is the Camel Research Station, which is well worth a visit. The trip is particularly worthwhile when the camels return to the station from the desert in the evening. The government established the Camel Research Station in 1984 and today more than 300 animals of 4 different camel breeds live there.
Junagarh Fort
The city of Bikaner in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is home to the Junagarh Fort, one of the city’s top attractions. The fort was originally called Chintamani, but since the beginning of the 20th century, it has been known as the “Old Fort” or Junagarh Fort. This impressive structure was completed in 1594 and is one of the few forts in Rajasthan that was not built on a mountain or hill. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the Junagarh Fort.
This fort not only looks grand and majestic from the outside, but the interiors are also very luxurious and expensively furnished. The Junagarh Fort includes many temples and palaces as well as very carefully decorated gardens. A museum was also established here in 1961.
