Distance (K.M.) |
Time taken in hours |
Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
From Jaipur –321 kilometers |
8 hrs. |
237m |
Max. -41.8(summers)
Min.-5.0(winters) |
Cottons in summers
Woolens in winters |
Bikaner is the royal fortified city with
a timeless appeal. Lying in the north of
the desert state of Rajasthan, the city
is dotted with many sand dunes. Bikaner
retains the medieval splendor that pervades
the city's lifestyle. More popularly called
the camel country, the city is renowned
for the best riding camels in the world.
Camel, the ship of the desert is an inseparable
part of life here and helps in most of the
daily chores of people. The wells of Bikaner,
important sources of water are other attractions
of the city. These are built on high pedestals
with slender minaret towers on each of the
four corners and can be noticed even from
a distance. Known as the walled city, Bikaner
is famous for its sky touching forts, camel
safaris, citadels and the well-known camel
festival and is an important trade center.
Binaker's history dates back to 1488 A.D.
when a Rathore Prince, Rao Bikaji- a descendant
of the founder of Jodhpur (1459 A.D.), Rao
Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao
Jodhaji had five sons but Rao Bikaji was
the most enterprising of them. Bikaji chose
a barren wilderness called 'Jangladesh'
and transformed it to an impressive city,
called Bikaner after the founder' name.
The main attraction of the city is the
Lalgarh Palace. Maharaja Ganaga Singh built
it in memory of his father. A part of the
palace has been turned in to the hotels
and the rest portion of it has been turned
into a museum called Sadul Museum, which
preserves the glory of the city. The Junagarh
fort built in 1593 by Raja Raj singh reflects
the beautiful artistry and architecture
of its time. The various parts of the fort
such as Dewan-iI-khas, the Phool Mahal,
Hawa Mahal, Badal Mahal and Anup Mahal convey
the lavish lifestyle and aristocracy of
its rulers.
Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, the Bhandasar
Jain Temple, dedicated to the 23rd Jain
tirthankara, the Gajanir Palace, the Shiv
Bari Temple and Kalibangan, containing remains
of the pre-Harappan and Harappan civilizations
are some other places worth visiting.
The city of Bikaner is also famous for its
festivals like the Camel festival. Held
in the month of January every year, this
festival offers the travelers an insight
into the culture, tradition and life of
the inhabitants of the town. The other famous
festivals of the town are Kolayat Festival
and Gangaur Festival, dedicated to Goddess
Parvati.
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