Bikaner
Travel Information
The
royal fortified city with a timeless appeal. Lying in the north
of the Desert State, 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. 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 well of Bikaner-an important source of water are another attraction
of the city. These are built on high plinth with slender minareted
towers on each of the Four Corners and can be noticed even from
a distance.
Bikaner's history date backs to 1488A.D. when a Rathore Prince.
Rao Bikaji- a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur(1459A.D.) Rao
Jodhaji, established his kingdom here. Rao Jodhaji had five sons
but 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 Bikaji after the Founder's Name.
The strategic location of Bikaner on the ancient caravan routes
that came from west/Central Asia, made it a Prime trade center in
the times of the year.
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 historical and architectural legacy.
Undulating lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful folks
make Bikaner an interesting experience.
Road : Rajasthan State Road Transport Coorporaion
connects Barmer with all major cities in the state.
General Information
Area : 15 Sq.Km
Climate :
Summer : 43.00C 27.00C
Winter : 26.00C 10.00C
Rainfall : 28 cms.
Best Season : August to March.
Clothing :
Summer : Light tropical
Winter : Light woolen
Language : Rajasthan, Hindi, English.
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