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Introduction of Bikaner |
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Bikaner was founded in the year 1488 by Rao bika, Rao bika was a
successor of Jodha, who founded the city of Jodhpur. The city of
Bikaner spreads over an area of 38.10 square km, it is situated in the
north of Rajasthan at an elevation of 237 mts above sea level. Bikaner
is well-known for snacks and sweets.
Bikaner is
well-known for its camel safaris, Karni Mata temple and superb fort.
In this temple thousands of holy rats are worshipped.
Previously, it was a main trade centre as it is situated on the
ancient caravan route which connects Central Asia and North India with
the seaports of Gujarat. As compared to
other cities of Rajasthan Bikaner seems quite bare in respect of
havellis and lakes. Rajasthani, Marwari, English and Hindi are the
common languages which are spoken in Bikaner.
The climate in Bikaner is moderate. In Summers the temperature is not
too hot. It is around 41.8º Celsius and in winters it is around 5º
Celsius. Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur forms the desert triangle in
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History of Bikaner |
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Bikaner
plays a prominent role in the history of Rajasthan. A Rajput prince
Rao Bika ji who was the descendent of Rao Jodha Ji, the founder of
Jodhpur founded his kingdom in Bikaner in 1459 AD. Bika Ji chose an
infertile land called "Jungladesh" and shaped it into an imposing city
called Bikaner. Bikaner has many wonderful buildings which are made of
reddish pink sandstone that transcends the adjoining barren
wilderness. The Royal Family still lives in a suite in
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Tourist Attraction in Bikaner |
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The main tourist attraction in
Bikaner are Lal Gadh Palace and Junagarh fort.
Lalgarh Palace was constructed between 1902 and 1926 according to
Mughal, Rajput and European architectural styles. The building
features elaborate fireplaces, Italian colonnades, wonderful pillars,
filigree work and intricate latticework. Junagarh Fort was built
between 1571 to 1611 AD. This fort was constructed of marble and red
sandstone with kiosks and balconies decorating the structure at
intervals. Other attraction of Bikaner include
Karni Mata Temple, Shiv
Bari Temple, Gajner Palace,
Maru Nayak Ji Temple - Maru Nayak Ji Temple was founded in 1486, it
was the first Vaishnav Temple built in Bikaner.
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Junagarh Fort Hall |
Junagarh Fort Colorful Corridor |
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Gajner Palace |
Gajner Palace |
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Karni Mata Temple |
Karni Mata Temple |
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Bhandasar Jain Tempel |
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Badal Mahal |
Bhandasar Jain Tempel |
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How to Reach Bikaner |
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By Rail:
Bikaner is on the meter gauge network of the western Railways.
Bikaner railway station is linked to the cities of Jodhpur, Jaipur,
Delhi, Bhatinda and Kalka . Bikaner Mail and Bikaner Express are
commonly preferred trains.
By Road:
Bikaner is linked by road to the various cities of Rajasthan.
There is a
regular bus service between Bikaner and major cities like
Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Kota,
Jodhpur
and
Udaipur.
Rajasthan Roadways run daily deluxe coaches between Bikaner and
Jaipur.
By Air:
Jodhpur Airport is the airport nearest from Bikaner which it about
247 km away from Bikaner and is well-equipped with the latest
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You will visit
“Bikaner”
during the below Tours of Rajasthan. |
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31 Days
Rajasthan Tour (Including Bikaner)
31 Days / 30 Nights
Delhi - Alwar - Deeg - Bharatpur -
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Dholpur - Ranthambore - Tonk - Bundi -
Jhalawar - Kota - Bijolia - Chittorgarh - Dungarpur - Banswara -
Udaipur - Rajsamand - Nathdwara - Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Rohetgarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Nagaur - Mandawa - Sikar
- Jhunjhunu -Jaipur - Delhi
28 Days Rajasthan Heritage
Tour (Including Bikaner)
28
Days / 27 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Rohetgarh - Deogarh - Ranakpur -
Mount Abu - Udaipur - Dungarpur - Chittorgarh - Kota - Ranthambore -
Bharatpur - Delhi
24 Days Forts and Palaces Tour
(Including Bikaner)
24 Days / 23 Nights
Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Bhandarej - Jaipur - Mandawa - Bikaner
- Gajner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Mount Abu -
Udaipur - Kota - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Delhi
19 Days Rajasthan and North
India Tour (Including Bikaner)
19 Days / 18 Nights
Delhi - Shekhawati - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Osian - Jodhpur - Ranakpur
- Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Khajuraho -
Varanasi - Delhi
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Map of
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