Tourist Attractions of Bikaner - Find
yourself serenaded by vivid colors
and other exotic sights as you
visit the Camel Festival of Bikaner
with us at India Hotels and Tours.
This 2-day long extravaganza is
something that is sure to fascinate
you beyond words.
The camel has always played a
major part in Bikaner's life and
culture. Right from transporting
individuals to helping in day-to-day
chores, this "ship of the desert"
is indeed the lifeline of this
desert city.
Therefore, it would
not be wrong to call the Camel
Festival a perfect tribute to
this gentle beast that has served
the region for centuries.
The whole of Bikaner lights up
with activity during the much-awaited
Camel Festival every year.
The
huge mass of humanity that congregates
at this colourful festival is
indeed a grand sight to watch.
Right from locals to international
Tourist Attractions of Bikaner, everyone wants to be
a part of the festivities at the
Camel Festival.
The Camel Festival in Bikaner is flagged
off with a procession of camels
decked in all their finery. It
is followed by a colourful camel
pageant and a number of camel
dance performances.
Folk performances and competitions
mark the 2-day Camel Festival
of Bikaner.
You will indeed love
to witness these events that showcase
the rustic beauty of Tourist Attractions of Bikaner to
the best.
Prizes for the best
camel hair cut and best adorned
camel are given away with great
fanfare at the festival.
Besides,
you can also witness camel races
and camel milking competitions
as you explore the fair.
The Camel Festival is a great
place to indulge in a number of
mouth-watering delicacies. Food
items made of camel milk are the
most sought-after items during
the fair.
Besides, the Camel Festival
is also a nice place to pick up
local jewelry items and handicrafts.
Attractions of Tours to Bikaner:
Junagarh Fort- Built by Raj Singh in 1587-93, it is very much similar to Jaipur Fort. Red and pink sandstone were used for the construction. You will find here as many as 37 palaces inside the fort built at various times by different rulers like Gurjars, Pratiharas, Rajputs, Chauhans, Bhalli, Rathore etc.It is surrounded by high walls and there is a 30 feet deep trench encircling it and there are 37 domes built inside the fort.
Lalgarh Palace- The palace built in memory of king Lal Singh was designed by noted European architect Sir Suinton Jacob. Sandstone was used for the construction and you will find here perfect synchronization of Western grandeur and Eastern craftsmanship. There are Belgium Chandeliers, intricate engravings, fine collection of paintings and there is a picturesque flower garden adding charm to the stunning Lalgarh Palace.
Jain temples of Bhandeshwar and Sandeshwar- Bhandeshwar Temple is exquisitely decorated with intricate glasswork and frescoes, while at Sandeshwar Temple you will find gold enameled wall paintings.
Devi Kunda Sagar – Find here the statues of the kings exquisitely displayed in sandstone. The memorial pillars of Rao Kalyan Mai is the oldest.
