Bikaner - बीकानेर |
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Bikaner, the desert city of Rajasthan draws a large number of tourists for its picturesque golden sand dunes, striking red sandstone forts, stunning palaces and havelis, and certainly, its camel safaris. The city boasts ofhaving the best camels, and has the largest camel research and breeding farm in the world. Hence, this palce is also calle, the camel. The 'camel festival' is also a major tourist attraction here.
Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan, was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. Bikaner was an important city on the great caravan trade route during the medieval period.
Bikaner- the royal fortified city, stands on a slightly raised ground, and is circumscribed by a 7 km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone bears testimony to its rich cultural heritage. Bikaner, more popularly called the camel country is renowned for the best riding camels in the world.
Bikaner, situated in the northern part of Rajasthan, was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. Bikaner was an important city on the great caravan trade route during the medieval period.
Bikaner- the royal fortified city, stands on a slightly raised ground, and is circumscribed by a 7 km long embattled wall with five gates. The magnificent forts and palaces created with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone bears testimony to its rich cultural heritage. Bikaner, more popularly called the camel country is renowned for the best riding camels in the world.
| Type | Tourist Destination, Desert, Safari, Palace | Region Type | Desert | Altitude | 242 m | ||||||||
| District | State | Rajasthan | Region | North | |||||||||
| Area | 194 Sq Km | Population as per 2001 census | 529,000 | Languages | |||||||||
| Temperature & Rainfall |
Summer 41.8 to 280 deg C Winter 23.2 to 100 deg C |
Best Seasons | October to March | Clothing | |||||||||
| Nearby Stations | BIKANER JN BKN | Nearby Airports | Nal(Bikaner) Airport (BKB) | Nearby Places | Ajmer, Jaipur | ||||||||
| STD Code | 1520-1521-1522 | Pincode | 334001 | Other Names | |||||||||
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