Bikaner - Bikaner Holiday Tours
Situated in north of Rajasthan, Bikaner is a desert state. Scores of sand dunes mark the city and make it a unique place to take a trip. The medieval grandeur is scattered all-around the city and fairly apparent in the city's lifestyle. Also described as the camel country, Bikaner is renowned for best riding camels and also relishes the largest Camel research and breeding farm in the world. The life here revolves more or less around ship which heavily gets utilized for transportation duties, besides working on wells.
A Rathore prince Rao Bikaji established his realm in mid 14th century, and laid foundation for it towards the north of Jodhpur. The city narrates a similar tales of hardship and bravery of the founder, Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Rao Jodhaji. Modern Bikaner is possible due to Maharaja Ganga Singh (1887 1943) who changed it completely from a principality to a premier princely state. The city flourished as a prime trade centre in those times on the basis of its strategic location.
Bikaner has a rich historical tradition and thousands of tourists from all over the year come here to get a feel of the rich tradition and culture. The city consists of beautiful forts, castles, religious shrines and other historical monuments. Swelling lanes, vibrant markets amid dazzling and jovial folks make the city a place to explore. The ideal time for tourists to travel to Bikaner is in the autumn and spring seasons.
Attractions at Bikaner:
- The Junagarh Fort
- Lal Garh Palace
- Sun Gate
- The Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum
- Deshnoke Temple
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