Introduction to city Bikaner - In Rajasthan
Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan, was
founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur
named Rao Bhikaji. Like Jaisalmer, this town was an important
city on the great caravan trade route during the medieval
period. The city is surrounded by high fortifications comprising
a seven-kilometre long wall which encircles the old city
and has five entrances—all constructed in the 18th century.
The city of Bikaner has seen several ups and downs in its
eventful history. Its proximity to Delhi made it bear the
brunt of Mughal invasions time and again. Legend has it
that before embarking on his campaign, Rao Bhikaji sought
the blessings of mystic Goddess Karni at Deshnoke. Since
then the Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke continued to be patronized
by the ruling family. Today hundreds of pilgrims flock the
temple everyday to invoke the blessings of the Goddess,
who is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Bikaner is also called the camel country, being renowned
for the best riding camels in the world. It is also the
birthplace of the world famous Bikaneri bhujia and namkeen
(a salted snack made of lentils).
Being a desertscape, the summers are very hot in Bikaner.
The best time to visit this place is in winters when the
weather remains cool and tolerable.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Bikaner
Bikaner offers several attractions to the tourists besides,
of course, the exotic camel safaris. You can visit the majestic
forts or go to the Mata Karni temple where rats are
considered sacred and worshipped. The camel festival held
in the month of January is also an event worth witnessing.
Some of the major attractions around the city are Junagarh
Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel Breeding Farm, Gajner Palace,
Deshnoke Temple and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Bikaner
The excursions around Bikaner, besides giving a glimpse
into the region’s culture and history, also provide an insight
into the rich flora and fauna. The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
(32 km from Bikaner) is home to a number of wild species
including the nilgai, wild boar, chinkara and flocks of
imperial sand grouse that migrate here every winter. Eight
kilometres east of Bikaner lies Devi Kund where you can
see some ornamented cenotaphs or chhatris.
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Excursion in Bikaner
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