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Lal Garh Palace
This palace is built from red sandstone that was quarried
locally. The unique thing about this palace is the beautiful
way the sandstone has been carved. The etchings were inlaid
with silver to add to the splendor of the palace. The palace
today houses a 5-star hotel.
Temples
Bikaner is home to dozens of temples. Karni Devi is the
largest one in the city, while the smaller temples include
Shiv Bari and Laxminath. The city was home to Jain traders as
well, and they left their stamp on Bikaner through the
construction of the Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar Temples.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
This museum traces the history of the region from the
prehistoric times. Pieces of pottery, weapons and other items
found during excavations in the area date back thousands of
years.
How To Reach Bikaner
By Air : Bikaner does not have an airport. The nearest
airport is located 250 kilometers away at Jodhpur. However,
the airport at Jodhpur is small and facilitates only chartered
domestic flights.
By Train : Taking a train is the more popular option,
because trains connect Bikaner to larger as well as smaller
cities in Rajasthan and other parts of India. These cities
include New Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Kolkata.
By Road : The highways and roads of Rajasthan connect
Bikaner to New Delhi, Jaipur, and Jodhpur. You can opt for the
state run buses or private luxury buses and taxis. |
