The lake and forested hills of this reserve, 32 km from Bikaner on the Jaisalmer road, are inhabited by wildfowl, hares, wild boar, desert foxes and a number of deer and antelopes including blackbucks and blue bulls. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary houses the former Hunting lodge of Bikaner and has a beautiful lake surrounded by a dense forest.
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a number of wild animals and some of the resident species include wildfowls, deer, antelope, nilgai, chinkara, blackbuck, desert foxes, and wild boars to name just a few.
Rampuria Haveli located at nearly adjacent positions of Bikaner and makes great impressions almost like the great Haveli of Jaisalmer, “The Patwa Havelies”.
Rampuria Haveli has been constructed during the 15th century by Balujee Chalva who was ordered to construct royal and elegant mansions that befit the wealthy merchant family, Rampuria. The Haveli has been constructed with Dulmera red sandstone as the crucial base material which demonstrates gorgeous arty abilities prevalent during that era.
Shri Laxminath Temple in Bikaner is the oldest temple in the Bikaner city. The shrine was built by Maharaja Rao Lunakaran of Bikaner in the 14th century. This temple is an adobe to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Built as a throne to Lord Vishnu who was considered to be the actual ruler of the city, the King considering himself a mere minister in the Lord’s service, this temple remains true to the age-old traditions that were followed during the 1500s. The Shri Laxminath Temple is situated around four kilometers from the famous Junagarh Fort of Bikaner and makes it to the top of most of the travel itineraries in Bikaner. The temple has many beautiful paintings, sculptures, and exquisite handiwork in silver done on the doorway that attracts visitors.
A famous pilgrimage spot with a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni (saint) sat in meditation near the lake. Muni was the propounder of Sankhya Philosophy The temple is the venue for an annual fair held in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) when the thousands of devotees gather in a large number to take a sacred dip in the holy waters of the Kolayat lake( Kapil Sarovar) on the full moon day.
Lake is considered to have the effect of washing off the sins of devotees. A cattle fair, especially for the trading of camels is a part of the festivities. The town is connected to Bikaner by road as well as rail.
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Bikaner is situated in the northern region of Rajasthan with sand dunes that are scattered throughout the district. The destinations of the city are in Desert circuit and a royal fortified city with a timeless appeal of Royal aura.
