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Bikaner City
Your Rendezvous With the City
Ratan Behari Temple, Bikaner, RajasthanIf you are on a trip to Rajasthan or planning one, then one destination surely not be missed is Bikaner. It holds a secondary position amongst the demesne of Rajputs. This kin of desert kingdom has retained its charm and splendor and therefore you will get to see many Attractions in Bikaner. The city will welcome you with its huge forts and palaces, temples, sand dunes, thrilling camel safaris and a unique culture. Do you want to have some tangy snacks and namkeens? Then which place except Bikaner can be better for it. Visit the city, witness the royalty of bygone eras , freak out with exciting camel safaris and explore the desert land. History of Bikaner Rajasthan
Here some traces of History of Bikaner will help us see the city in historical perspective. The desert bastion, Bikaner, was founded by Rao Bika in 1488, one of the sons of Rao Jodha of Jaipur, after leaving his house and pledging to establish his own kingdom. With the blessings of Karni Mata, he set up his kingdom big in size as England. The city was a major trade center on the old caravan route which linked central Asia and North India with the sea ports of Gujarat until a Rathor Prince, Bika, conquered it in 1486 A.D. and named it Bikaner.

The 16th century saw the conflict with Mughals and much time had gone fighting with them. But by the late 16th century Bikaner won and Raja Prithviraj Singh, a poet and a warrior, in fact became one of the "Nine Gems " of Akbar's court. By that time the city had gained much importance for its trade affairs. But the real Bikaner emerged out in reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh who is regarded as the most advanced and powerful ruler of state.

A Tourist's Delight (Sightseeing in Bikaner):
Junagarh Fort : The city of Bikaner has many lures to command your attention. The fortified city has forts dating back to 15th century. Among them the Junagrah Fort, built by Raja Rai Singh – an important person in the court of Akbar- holds a special place. The splendid fort has two gateways The Suraj Pol and Daulat Pol. You will be awestruck to see 37 majestic mahals in the fort. Some of the mahals are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal. You can find a beautiful temple Hari temple in the same premises.

Devi Kund Bikaner, Bikaner, Rajasthan Ganga Government Museum : Built in red sandstone, close to the Lalgarh Palace by Maharaja Ganga Singh, the museum is also known as the Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. You will find hunting trophies that provides evidence of the existence of life around 320 AD. Other objects that are on display are crafts made by Usta craftsmen and gold leaf paintings on camel hide, objects of the royal family like utensils, clothes and carpets.

Prachina Museum : The museum is a storehouse of Bikaner's art and crafts exhibiting the rituals, beliefs custom and manners of the people of Bikaner. Some of the things you get to see here are stone studded mirror frames, lacquer lamps, embroidered camel hide crafts, silver and metal artifacts and gold leaf craft and other artifacts.

Temples : Besides, forts and museums, there are temples which are worth visiting. Two important temples to visit are Bhandasar Jain Temple and Shiv Bari Temple.

Highlights of Bikaner
Bikaner is not short of any attraction. Be it forts, palaces, museums or temples, the city has much to offer. But among these the tourists are much excited about the Camel Safaris. For that, visiting the Camel Breeding Farm is on the top list of itinerary. Bikaner lies in the northern point on the triangle of desert cities. You can enjoy the safaris from half a day to 15 days on the routes of Bikaner to Falodi and Bikaner to Jaisalmer. Overnight camping, exploring the Thar and discovering varied facets of Rajasthani culture will enthrall you. Gather your equipments and leave the rest on us.

Not to Pretermit
  • Bikaner has a glorious past and its arts and crafts are marvelous. Anything listed below is not worth missing in Bikaner.
  • The exciting Camel Safaris where you get to explore the vast majestic Thar.
  • The lip smacking bhujiya and namkeen of Bikaner are a must to carry back home.
  • The souvenirs of Bikaner can be gifted, treasured or can be bought for self use, home decoration. Do include local blankets, rugs, carpets, wood carvings, woven carpets, Nokha Quilts in your shopping list.
  • Look out for miniatures at Bikaner School of Painting and the specialized craft of city Gesso work.

Hey Beautiful ladies! The town has something for you. Beautiful tie-dye saris, dress materials in crepe, chiffon and georgette. Have happy feat buying jootis / mojaris here.
May We Assist You !
We take care of you and your concerns right from the day you book a tour with us. From arrival till departure we will be there for you. We will arrange sightseeing tour of the city and tell you the history and beliefs related with a particular attraction. Be it a currency exchange matter or locating important spots, we are there at every step. The exciting drives and astounding destinations are sure to entice you and this is what are motto is.

Please feel free to make any inquiry to us. Your satisfaction comes first for us.

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