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General Information Of Bikaner |
- Area 165.75 sq. km
- Population 4,16,289
- Altitude 237 metres above sea level
- Languages Rajasthani, Hindi, English
- STD Code 0151
- Best time to visit November–February
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Introduction to city Bikaner - In Rajasthan |
Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan, was founded in 1488
by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. Like Jaisalmer,
this town was an important city on the great caravan trade route during the
medieval period. The city is surrounded by high fortifications comprising a
seven-kilometre long wall which encircles the old city and has five
entrances—all constructed in the 18th century.
The city of Bikaner has seen several ups and downs in its eventful history.
Its proximity to Delhi made it bear the brunt of Mughal invasions time and
again. Legend has it that before embarking on his campaign, Rao Bhikaji sought
the blessings of mystic Goddess Karni at Deshnoke. Since then the Karni Mata
temple in Deshnoke continued to be patronized by the ruling family. Today
hundreds of pilgrims flock the temple everyday to invoke the blessings of the
Goddess, who is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
Bikaner is also called the camel country, being renowned for the best riding
camels in the world. It is also the birthplace of the world famous Bikaneri
bhujia and namkeen (a salted snack made of lentils).
Being a desertscape, the summers are very hot in Bikaner. The best time to
visit this place is in winters when the weather remains cool and tolerable.
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Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Bikaner |
Bikaner offers several attractions to the tourists besides, of course, the
exotic camel safaris. You can visit the majestic forts or go to the Mata Karni
temple where rats are considered sacred and worshipped. The camel festival
held in the month of January is also an event worth witnessing. Some of the
major attractions around the city are Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel
Breeding Farm, Gajner Palace, Deshnoke Temple and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum.
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Excursions : Places nearby city - Bikaner |
| The excursions around Bikaner, besides giving a glimpse into the region’s
culture and history, also provide an insight into the rich flora and fauna.
The Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary (32 km from Bikaner) is home to a number of wild
species including the nilgai, wild boar, chinkara and flocks of imperial sand
grouse that migrate here every winter. Eight kilometres east of Bikaner lies
Devi Kund where you can see some ornamented cenotaphs or chhatris. |
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