History and Amazing Facts of Junagarh Fort Bikaner:
Without a doubt, the premier attraction in Bikaner is the Junagarh Fort which was built in the 16th century. This fort is the real reflection of the historical architecture of this place and was constructed by Raja Rai Singh. Inside the fort, there are about thirty-seven palaces, pavilions, and several temples. It was constructed with the marble and red sandstone which makes it an attractive tourist spot in Bikaner. One can also see the paintings and some of the rare antiques in this fort.
The Junagarh Fort Bikaner is a magnificent structure around which the city of Bikaner was developed. Besides having a rich history, the Junagarh Fort is a feat of architecture. The gardens, balconies, kiosks, and palaces inside the fort portray the complex architectural style which is influenced by the cultural differences of the different emperors and also foreign inspirations.
The remarkable Junagarh Fort is standing with all its majestic beauty as a quintessence of architectural excellence. The stunning and gorgeous structures of this fort are one of the top Bikaner attractions. Every year thousands of tourists visit this place from all over the world.
The earliest style of architecture of the Junagarh Fort is that of the traditional Rajput style. It is influenced by the association of the Gujarati architectures with the Mughals. The architecture of the fort also reflects the semi-western influence.
Lastly, the revivalist Rajput structures constructed largely during the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh. The unique establishments were added over time by the 16 generations of rulers in Junagarh Bikaner starting from the late 16th century. Junagarh is an old fortified city with a rich history and has an eclectic mix of mosques, Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments, Gothic archways, and beautiful mansions. It also features a superb textile museum within its astonishing grounds.
Top Things to do near Junagarh Fort:
Prachin Museum Jain, Temple Bhandasar, Kodamdeshwar Temple, Bikaner Miniature Arts, Kote Gate, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Rampuria Havelis, National Research Centre on Camel, Shri Laxminath Temple, Lalgarh Palace and Museum are the top tourist attractions near Junagarh Fort.
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How to reach Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
By Road
Bikaner is very well connected by road from various cities of India and is well connected. Tourists can either hire a taxi or board the state-owned or private buses shuttling from the nearby cities to Bikaner. Tourists can get direct buses from Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jodhpur, Mumbai, Jaisalmer, and many other cities.
By Air
Bikaner airport is recently opened in 2014. The airport is 13km away from the city. Presently there are no flights operating from the airport but the proposals are being made to start the flight services soon. Till then the nearest airport to Bikaner is Jodhpur. Tourists can reach Jodhpur by air and from there they can reach Bikaner by train, taxi or by bus.
By Train
Bikaner has a well-linked rail system that is connected to most of the India cities by numerous long and short-distance trains. You will find no Rajdhani, Shatabdi, or Garib Rath trains to the Bikaner but the superfast trains and the express trains are well connected from various cities to Bikaner. Some of the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer, etc. have direct trains to Bikaner.
Visting Time of Junagrah Fort Bikaner:
Monday- Sunday: 10 AM- 4:30 PM.
Entry Fee of Junagarh Fort:
The entry fees of junagarh fort is given below.
For Indian Tourist: INR 50 per person.
For Indian Student: INR 30 per person.
For Foreigner Tourist: INR 300 per person.
For Foreigner Student: INR 150 per person.
