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Bikaner was founded in 1488 by a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur named Rao Bhikaji. The city is encircled by high fortifications comprising a 7 km long wall which bounds the old city and has 5 entrances. All these were established in the 18th century.
             Bikaner is a city famous for it's work on carpets and namdas(coarse woolen rugs) and lately for it's Papad, Namkin Bhujia and Spongy Rasgullas. The master craftsmen of Bikaner have perfected the art of gold work on camel hide which is done nowhere else.

Consturcted In: In the north Indian state of Rajasthan.
Major Tourist Attractions: Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Camel Research and Breeding Farm, Gajner Palace, Deshnoke Temple, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum, Shri Sadul Museum, Fort Museum, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
Best Buys: Bikaneri sweets and snacks
Nearby Tourist Destinations: Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur

Major Tourits Attractions:
Junagarh Fort:
This fort was constructed by Rai Singh. The foundation of the fort was laid down in the year 1589and the work was over in 1594. The fort has a circumference of 985 meters. Being on ground level, a moat was constructed around the fort as security cordon. The fort complex is considered as an architectural feat. The important portions of the fort are Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas, Durbar Hall, Har Mandir, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Chini Burj etc. but Anup Mahal is the best place to be viewed.


Lalgarh Palace and Sadul Museum:
The architectural masterpiece in red sandstone, the palace was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh (1881-1942 A.D.) in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singhji in 1902 AD. Designed by Col. Sir Swinton Jacob, is entirely a hybrid architecture -a mixture of different elements of Rajput, Muslim and European styles and can be categorized as Indo-Seresanic style. The Rajput exterior of this palace contrasts dramatically with the occidental decor within. The intricately dexterous carving on red sandstone is a hallmark of great craftsmanship. The exotic palace has magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles, Italian colonnades and motif of lotus in full bloom, adding to the magic of this jewel of the desert. Walls of palaces are reminiscent of the past vintage etchings, hunting trophies and old portraits. The palace has it's own museum and library (the fourth largest in the world), clay pigeon trap and skeet shooting traps facilities at adjoining ranges.
The museum covers the entire first floor of the Lallgarh palace and depicts the lives and times of three successive - Maharaja Ganga Singh, Sadul Singh and Karni Singh through the various artifacts and photographs displayed in 22 rooms.

Camel Breeding Farm:
The National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner is located in the Jorbeer area at a distance of about 10 km from Bikaner city. It was established on 5th July 1984. The Centre has the responsibility to conduct basic and applied research for the improvement of camel. An elite herd of Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri and Kachchhi breed of camel has been developed and maintained at the Centre. Scientists of the Centre were successful in finding out the genetic variation within and between camel breeds using molecular markers. The technique of embryo transfer has been used successfully in producing two camel calves at the Centre. The Centre has carried out extensive studies on evaluation of draught ability of camel breeds. The Centre has also generated useful information on double humped camel found in Nobra Valley of Laddakh region.


Bhandasar Jain Temple:
The most noteworthy of the temples of Bikaner are those of Bandeswar and Sandeswar Jain Temple built by two brothers whose names they carry. The temples belong to the 14th century and are famous for mirror work, frescoes and gold leaf paintings.



Other Important Places to Visit In bikaner:
Devi kund
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok
Gajner
Kolayatji
Kalibanga
Rajsamand Lake
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Jagat
Bikaner Fairs & Festivals:
Camel Festival (January):
A spectacular event of camel performances, camel races, camel acrobatics, camel dances and camel milking competition are a part of the celebrations. It is fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual folk performances, camel, race camel dance etc.

Gangaur Festival (April): Dedicated to Goddess Parvati-the consort of Lord Shiva. Grand procession of the deity accompanied by dancing women are part of the eighteen day long celebrations.

Kolayat Fair ( November): Coincides with Pushkar fair when pilgrims take a holy dip in the Koplyat take on the full moon day in the month of Kartik.

How to Get There:
By Air: The nearest airport is Jodhpur (252 km)
By Rail: Bikaner is well connected with regular train services from Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bhatinda, Kalka and Howrah.
By Road: Regular bus services are available for Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, Jaipur, Udaipur, Agra, Delhi etc.
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