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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.


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  
Co-ordinates 28.020469, 73.316917 Wikipedia Links http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikaner
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajasthan
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