Bikaner City Tours  The sprawling desert city of Bikaner is a 15th century royal fortified city with timeless appeal. Lying in the north of the Desert State of Rajasthan, the city is dotted with many sand dunes. Travelers from all over the world visit Bikaner to explore rippling sand dunes. Bikaner continues the medieval grandeur that diffuses the city's life-style more popularly addressed the camel country | camel city; the city is far-famed for the best riding camels in the world. The ship of the desert is an indivisible part of life here. Be it drawing heavy carts, carrying grains or working on wells. Camels are the good supporters. The city stores a few attractive legacies of the royal period. Majestic forts, beautiful temples and colorful camel safaris of the place are highlights of Bikaner city tours and travels.
This beautiful city is surrounded by a 7 km wall having 5 gateways. This beautiful city of Bikaner was founded in the year of 1488 by a descendant of Rao Jodha, the founder of Jodhpur. Jodhpur is today the second largest city of Rajasthan, India. On Bikaner city tours travelers have wonderful opportunity to see the desert sand dunes on the outskirts. Camel safari and jeep safari are organized at Bikaner to visit sand dunes of the desert. This beautiful desert city of Bikaner is also famous for its traditional and exquisite handicrafts. Bikaner bhujia, namkeens, sweets are very popular and too much yummy. In fact, on Bikaner city tours, travelers have a golden opportunity to have glimpse of entire Rajasthan.
Major Attraction of Bikaner City Tour
Camel Breeding Farm & Research Centre : On the fringes of Bikaner is the Camel Research and Breeding Farm, the only of its variety in Asia. Advanced research on camels comes about in the research centre. This farm has been credited for annihilating many camel diseases and also growing the population of the species. The Farm also adds training to camels. It is said that the Farm is all-important for Rajasthan's economic system.
Junagarh Fort : Delight in the architectural brilliance, as you acquire an inner look at this impressive fortress, built by contemporary Raja Rai Singh. Within the fort are thirty seven palatial palaces, beautiful pavilions. Suraj Pol or the Sun Gate is the main entranceway to the fortress. The palaces worth visiting inside the fort complex are Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), Phool Mahal and Karan Mahal. The palaces, delicately constructed in red sandstone and marble are embellished with mirror work, carvings and paintings. An array of kiosks and balconies adorn the fortress at intervals, breaking the monotony. A museum with priceless miniature paintings and rare antiques is also placed in the Junagarh Fort. Today Junagarh Fort is one of the must visited attractions in the city. The fort complex hoses many beautiful palaces, havelis, temples, etc.
Lalgarh Palace : The architectural chef-d'oeuvre in red sandstone, the Lalgarh Palace was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the remembrance of his father Maharaja Lal Singh. The palace has aesthetic fretwork and fillagree work. Extended lawns with blossoming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make it a not-to-be missed seeable treat. Part of the palace has been changed over into a deluxe hotel and a museum called Shri Sadul Museum. The museum covers the entire first floor of the palace and houses well canned old snaps and  trophies of wildlife.
How to Reach Bikaner
By Air : Nearest Airport is Jodhpur 240 km.
By Road : Bikaner to Delhi 949 km, Jaipur 316 km, Jodhpur 240 km & Jaisalmer 330 km.
By Rail : Bikaner is connected by rail with Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur. |
