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Bikaner City Information
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Rao Bikaji,
a Rathore prince, founded the city of Bikaner in 1488.
Bikaji was one of the sons of Rao Jodhaji, the founder of
Jodhpur. The legend has it that Bikaji was provoked to set
up his own kingdom when his father commented him about
whispering in the royal durbar. Thereafter, he started
building up his own territory to the north of Jodhpur. His
first attention went to sterile wilderness called Jangladesh
and he converted it to a remarkable city. By the time Bikaji
died in 1504, he had extended his kingdom over 3000
villages. The modern Bikaner, as we see today got prospered
under the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh. Read on this
Bikaner city guide to know more about the city:
Bikaner lies in the north of Rajasthan on a little elevated
ground. A 7 km long besieged wall, having five gates,
surrounds the city. Speckled with sand dunes, Bikaner
occupied an important position on the ancient caravan
routes. It served as a prime trading center to the merchants
coming from West/Central Asia. Bikaner travel & tourism
brings you across some splendid forts and palaces that serve
as a legacy of the rich heritage of the city. Built up in
red sandstone, these forts and palaces bring alive the
architectural finery in which the state of Rajasthan
abounds.
Bikaner in Rajasthan, India is still preserving the medieval
magnificence that was once the hallmark of the state. Along
with the amazing structures of the city, it is the cheerful
people that further enhance the attractiveness of the city.
Bikaner also houses one of the largest Camel research and
breeding farms in the world. It is renowned for providing
best riding camels in the world. Apart from that the Bikaner
fair also attracts a number of tourists. A trip to Bikaner
will leave you mesmerized with the grandeur of the city.
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Location North Western
Rajasthan, 321 km from Jaipur
Must Visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Ganga
Golden Jubilee Museum, camel Research Center
Temperature Max 45 șC, Min 30 șC (summer); Max 23 șC,
Min 5 șC (winter)
Languages Hindi, Rajasthani and Marwari
Ideal Time October to March is the ideal time to
visit Bikaner
Bikaner STD Code 0151 |
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Tel: 91-11-44112200
Fax: 91-11-23721731
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