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BIKANER
- Citadel
of Culture and Camels
The royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying
in the north of the desert state, the city is dotted with
many sand dune and still retains the medieval grandeur
that permeates the city's lifestyle.
It is also called the camel country as it produces the
best riding camels in the world and boasts of having one
of the largest Camel research and breeding farm in the
world.
The Ship of the desert is an inseparable part of life
here. Be it pulling heavy carts, transporting grains or
working on wells, camels are the prime helpers.
The history of Bikaner dates back to 1488 when a Rathore
Prince, Rao Bikaji founded his kingdom. Bikaji was one
the five sons of Rao Jodhaji the illustrious founder of
Jodhpur. But Rao Bikaji was the most adventurous of them.
The barren wilderness called Jangladesh became his focus
point and he transformed it to an impressive city.
Modern Bikaner is the result of the foresight of its most
eminent ruler Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887 1943) whose reformative
zeal set the pace for Bikaner transformation from a principality
to a premier princely state.
The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan
routes that came from West/Central Asia made it a prime
trade center in those times. Bikaner stands on a slightly
raised ground and is circumscribed by a seven km. long
embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts
and palaces, created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone,
bear testimony to its rich historical and architectural
legacy. Surging lanes, colourful bazaars with bright and
cheerful folks make Bikaner an interesting experience
to explore.
PLACES OF INTEREST |
 JUNAGARH
Built in 1593 AD by Raja Rai Singh, a general
in the army of Emperor Akbar, the fort is
a formidable structure encircled by a moat
and has some beautiful palaces within made
of red sandstone and marble that makes a picturesque
ensemble of courtyards, balconies, kiosks
and windows dotted all over the structure.
Among the notable of these palaces are the
exquisitely beautiful Chandra Mahal or the
Moon Palace with marvelous paintings, mirrors
and carved marble panels, and the Phool Mahal
or Flower Palace ornate with glass and mirror
work. Other palaces worth visiting are the
Anup Mahal, Karan Mahal, Dungar Niwas, Ganga
Niwas, Gaj Mandir and Rang Mahal. Gigantic
columns, arches and graceful screens adorn
the palaces from within. The Har Mandir is
the majestic chapel for the royal family for
worshipping their gods and goddesses
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 LAL
GARH PALACE
The palace was built by Maharaja
Ganga Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja
Lal singh. It is architectural masterpiece
in red sandstone with beautiful latticework
and filigree work. Sprawling lawns with blooming
bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it
a not-to-be missed visual treat.
Part of the palace has been converted into
a palace hotel and a museum known as Shri
Sadul Museum which houses well preserved old
photographs and trophies of wildlife. |
 GANGA
GOLDEN JUBILEE MUSEUM
It is one of the best museums in Rajasthan,
having one of the richest collections of terracotta
ware, weapons, miniature paintings of Bikaner
school and coins. The exhibits are splendid
masterpieces of Harappan civilization, Gupta
and Kushan era and sculptures of the late
classical time. |
 DESHNOKS
KARNI MATA TEMPLE (30 Km.)
It is a famous temple dedicated
to Karni Mata; an incarnation of Goddess Durga
It is 600 year old, situated on the Jodhpur
road. The temple has huge intricately carved
silver gates, which were donated by Maharaja
Ganga Singh.
The most interesting thing about the temple
are the rats who scamper freely within the
sanctum sanctorum of the temple. They are
regarded as sacred and are fed by priests
and devotees owing to the belief that they
will be reincarnated as holy men. |
General
Information |
| Area |
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38.10 sq.km. |
| Altitude |
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237
metres |
| Climate |
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Mean Max.
Mean Min.
Clothing |
| Summer |
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41.80C
28.00C
Light Tropical |
| Winter |
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23.20C
05.00C
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