Rampuria Havelis, Bikaner

Overview

The Rampuria Havelis are a group of mansions in the old city of Bikaner, built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by the Rampuria family, wealthy Jain merchants. They are admired for their facades of carved red sandstone, with jharokhas, balconies and delicately carved brackets.

Most are still private homes, so visitors admire them from the lane, often on a walk through the old city and the nearby Junagarh Fort.

What to look for

• The carved sandstone facades and jharokhas
• The balconies and brackets with floral and geometric patterns
• The old city lanes around them

Visiting tips

• Most of the havelis are private homes, so view them from the street and respect residents.
• Go in the morning for the best light on the red sandstone.
• Combine them with a walk through the old city and Junagarh Fort.

Why visit with a private guide

A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Rampuria Havelis, Bikaner, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.

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Junagarh Fort Karni Mata Fort Patwon ki Haveli Sam Sand Dunes Gadisar Lake Desert Camp Bhandasar Jain Temple