This is 500-year-old town standing still in time. The rulers here built beautiful forts that echo of opulence and images of monsoon clouds in this dry land. The wealth of its architectural heritage lies in its forts, palaces and temples– magnificent creations in red and yellow sandstone, are living. Here is a temple where rats are held sacred. Today the city is known for flourishing industries of food, wool and camel breeding.
The genesis of Bikaner dates back to 1488A.D, when a Rathore prince, Rao Bikaji, son of Rao Jodhaji of Jodhpur, chose a barren wilderness called ’Jangladesh’ and transformed it to a charming city called ’Bikaner’, after the founder’s name. Not only do the traditions come alive here in colourful bazaars and Havelis, but Bikaner is also famous for the best riding camels in the world.
Altitude: 237 meters, Rainfall: 44 cms, Best Season: July to March, Climate: Summer Mean Max. 44 ’C Mean Min. 28 ’C Winter Mean Max. 23.2 ’C Mean Min. 10 ’C, Clothing: Summer Light tropical or cotton Winter Woollen.
Places Of Interest:
Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple.
Excursions:
Bhand Sagar Temple- 5 kms, Shiv Bari Temple, Camel Breeding Farm- 10 kms, Devi Kund- 8 kms, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary- 32 kms, Deshnok's Karniji Temple- 33 kms, Kolayat- 50kms, Bhaironji Temple- 40kms.
Reach -
By Air: Nearest Airport is Jodhpur– 240kms.
By Rail: Well connected with major towns of India.
By Road: Delhi- 949 kms, Jaipur- 316 kms, Jodhpur- 240 kms & Jaisalmer- 330 kms.
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