Junagarh Fort - Bikaner

Near Sardul Sing Statue Dist-Bikaner,Raj

Junagarh Fort Bikaner-

Raja Rai Singh (1571-1611 A.D) sixth ruler of Bikaner built this impregnable unconquered Fort. It contains many palaces, pavilions and temples made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies. It is surrounded by a moat. Facing east is the main entrence known as ‘Karan Pol’. Next to it is the sun gate or “Suraj Pol”. Har Mandir- a majestic chapel where Gods and Goddesses were w...

Junagarh Fort Bikaner-

Raja Rai Singh (1571-1611 A.D) sixth ruler of Bikaner built this impregnable unconquered Fort. It contains many palaces, pavilions and temples made of red sandstone and marble with kiosks and balconies. It is surrounded by a moat. Facing east is the main entrence known as ‘Karan Pol’. Next to it is the sun gate or “Suraj Pol”. Har Mandir- a majestic chapel where Gods and Goddesses were worshiped by the royal family. Moon Palace or ‘Chandra Mahal”has paintings on its lime plastered walls and the Flower Palace or “Pool Mahal”is done up with inset mirror work. It also houses a museum which boasts of a rich collection of rare items several centuries old. Some other places of interest inside the fort are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas, Rang Mahal, Darbal Hall, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and Karan Mahal.

Contact Person

Raja Rai Singh Trust,Bikaner
Raja Rai Singh Trust,Bikaner

0151-2202297

dm-bik-rj@nic.in

Connectivity

Nearest Airport - Naal Air port (16 Km away)

Nearest Railway Station - Bikaner Railway Station (2.5 Km away)

Climate

Min. +10 Degree Celcius

Max. +45 Degree Celcius

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