TEMPLES
Bhandeshwar & Sandeshwar Temples:
Five kms from the city, these temples are the oldest
surviving monuments of aesthetic heritage. Two brothers
built these and the temples carry their names. The mirror
work and the gold leaf paintings in the temple are noteworthy.
The temples are dedicated to 23rd Jain teerthankar,
Parsvanathji.
WILDLIFE
Gajner Wild Life Sanctuary:
32 kms on the Jaisalmer Road is located the Gajner Wildlife
Sanctuary. Wooded hills and lakes surround the lush
green forest. One can easily spot a Blue Bull, Chinkara,
Black Buck or flocks of Sand Grouse and Wild Boar living
in the sanctuary.
Archaeology
Kalibanga:
One of the major archaeology sites of the Harappan civilization.
This place houses immense treasure of our past and is
of particular interest to archaeology enthusiasts.
CITIES
Kolayat: 54-km from Bikaner, it is
a picnic spot.
OTHERS
Camel Breeding Farms: Take a ride
on one or watch the calves gambolling, or submit to
a Raika or a Rebari from traditional camel breeder,
over a cup of camel's milk at the camel breeding farms
just eight kms away from the city. This farm is the
only of its kind in Asia.
Devi Kund:
This is the royal crematorium with
a number of cenotaphs. The 'chhatri' of Maharaja Surat
Singh is most imposing. One cannot miss the spectacular
Rajput paintings on the ceilings. 8 kms from Bikaner.
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