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Bikaner

If one wishes to witness the magnificent beauty of the deserts, it resides in Bikaner. Bikaner blooms in the deserts of Rajasthan. Founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika Ji, it is one of the few places in India worth staying and traveling. To be precise, Bikaner is located in North West of Rajasthan. Bikaner is all about captivating palaces, high-spirited temples, and finest creations of Rajput civilization. Whosoever comes in the vicinities of Bikaner cannot escape affected by its beauty in positive way. Such is the aura of this place. One of the peculiarities, which make Bikaner even more significant, is its slightly raised ground level. Circumscribed by a seven km long embattled wall and graced by five gates accompanying it, Bikaner stands at the zenith of the beauty.

What more, you can witness the charms of reddish-pink sandstone, rich historical legacy, breathtaking views, glittering bazaars, and above the cheerful folks, who make Bikaner all the more worthwhile from travel point of view.

Yet another facet of Bikaner making it even more worthwhile is loads of sand dunes in its sphere. Dotted with undying captivating beauty, Bikaner is all about sharing the natural beauty in the best possible way. The charm of Bikaner enhances as its beauty translates into representing the medieval grandeur.

Deserts cannot be complete without camels. So, one of the other features that cajoles even the keenest connoisseurs of Bikaner travel is its character of being a camel city. Nevertheless, Bikaner stands at the zenith of beauty and tranquility. Bikaner also attracts many travelers who come to conduct research on camels since it has the largest Camel breeding farms in the world.

Some of the best places in Bikaner to reckon with in the city of Bikaner include Gajner Palace. Falling in the category of most impressive cities, Bikaner is one of the few places where the western travelers can find everything from beauty to tranquility. The pillars of modernity as far as today’s Bikaner is concerned were laid back during the rule of Maharaja Ganga Singh. Therefore, the modern Bikaner is the result of the then ruler’s vision. His reformatory zeal set the modernization of Bikaner to an unprecedented level and made Bikaner one of the few places to travel.

How to Reach Bikaner

By Air
The nearest airport service travellers headed for Bikaner is at Jodhpur.

By Bus
Rajasthan Roadways run very comfortable deluxe & air conditioned buses from Delhi (Bikaner House, Nr. India Gate) to Bikaner. The roads are very good, and it takes around 8-9 hrs from Jaipur. You can also come by taxi.

By Train
Several trains link it to important cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Bikaner, Udaipur.

Bikaner History

A Rajput prince Rao Bika ji a descendent of the founder of Jodhpur (1459 AD)., Rao Jodha Ji established his kingdom here. Bika Ji chose a barren land called "Jungladesh" and shaped it into an impressive city, called Bikaner after the founder's name. Ever since the foundation of Bikaner till its accession into Indian Union in 1947 A.D. and there after it's integration in Rajasthan state in 30-3-1949 A.D., Bikaner has played a notable role in the history of the country.

Bikaner state has produced several able Generals and warriors and distinguished Rulers and just to name of few Raja Rai Singh Ji-One of Akbar's most distinguished Generals. Another famous name is Raja Anup Singh who ascended the throne in AD 1669 a scholar and warrior. His period has been described as "the golden time of Bikaner valor and fame". Bikaner has many magnificent buildings made of reddish-Pink sandstone that transcends the surrounding barren wilderness. Unlike other cities of Rajasthan, Bikaner has been able to preserve it's traditional aura of the medieval era.

Best Season to Visit

It has got extreme desert type of climate with high temperature difference and low rainfall. The best season to visit Bikaner between October and March. Also during any festival period its a real pleasure to visit this city.