Bikaner

I arrived in Bikaner after a 330Km (200 mi), 6-hour drive from Jaislamer. I'm staying at the Lallgarh Palace - construction began in 1896 & was completed in 1902 when the maharaja & his family moved here from their fortress palace 2 miles away. The royal family still lives here. Like many Heritage Hotels - it's a little run down & has dated furnishings/fixtures, but it is interesting & comfortable - see www.Lallgarhpalace.com..
Top pic is of Junagarh Fortress - built in 1589. A small fortress most of which is in process of being renovated.
Also this afternoon I visited India's National Research Center for Camel - interesting but no worthwhile photo ops.