The Junagarh fort was built from 1589 to 1594 is very unique and beautiful structure, a major tourist attraction in Bikaner. The fort is built with red sandstone and marble. There are several temples and pavilion inside the fort. There is a museum inside the fort complex that displaying royal costumes, jewelry, family portrait etc. A must visit place in Bikaner.

A very well kept and maintained fort, housing the palace within along with corridors and rooms full of memorabilia from the past era. Not as overpowering and glamorous as the Jodhpur fort, but still definitely worth spending a few hours within its walls. Being very practical, they have installed an elevator for those who can’t climb up, which is a superb thing to have. The rooms with the mirrors and the hand painted tiles are very well preserved and give you a good idea of the pomp and luxury the royal families would be enjoying. Threes even a single propellor plane inside which was gifted to the maharaja by the British. One very small but interesting object I found inside was a spoon designed for the Maharaja as he had a huge moustache. It was designs in a way he could have his soup without soiling the moustache. Very ingenious. Interesting pieces of furniture and glass ware can be seen too.

Junagadh Fort is a beautiful fort. Well maintained by the royal family, it is an artist's delight. Intricate designs on its walls, beautifully carved jharokha windows, open spaces carved out majestically and a riot of colours in all the artwork, albeit very subtle. The fort has a lift too, but even otherwise you need to climb a not so steep ramp and then a few stairs only. It is one fort in Rajasthan that is not atop a hill. The museum is avoidable. Saw a rare sight there - a woman guide!