Founded by Rao Bika, the city of Bikaner is the headquarters of Bikaner district in Rajasthan. It is the fourth largest district of Rajasthan. Earlier to the formation of Indian republic, this place was a princely state.
The city was formed in the year 1488 by Rao Bika who was the second son of Maharaja Rao Jodha. As a second heir of the Rathor Dynasty he had no chance of acquiring any ruling status, therefore he took a decision to build his own kingdom for which he acquired barren lands of Junagarh and established Bikaner. In 1474 he built a fort in the city and setup his rule there.
The city is one of the most visited places in Rajasthan. Painted havelis, frescos, camel riding, sweets, salty snacks and leisurely rides in the Thar Desert lure the tourists. Fortified by the Thar Desert, this colorful city has retained the aura of the bygone princely state.
How to reach:
Bikaner is very well connected with other parts of the country, by rail. Bikaner has direct trains to the cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, Jalandar, Agra, Chandigarh, Jammu, Surat etc.
A domestic airport is under construction at Bikaner which is expected to be ready by 2012 and flights to New Delhi and Jaipur will start then. You can reach the city via Jaipur which is at about 330 km away. Cabs are available from Jaipur to Bikaner. Hire Car Taxi Bikaner: contact 0888 885 5220
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Bikaner is situated in the center of the Thar Desert and has a very hot climate in summer with temperatures ranging from 28- 50 degrees in summers and 5-23 degrees in winters. Annual rainfall is very low between 250mm to 450 mm.
Explore Junagarh Fort, Laxmi Niwas Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Moolnayakji Temple, Laxmi Nath Temple, Bhandasar Jain Temple, Mukam Temple Kalayat temple, Karni Mata Temple, and Shiv Bari Temple in Bikaner.
The city is known for an indigenous form of painting called Usta Art. Noted Usta artisans in the city have formed a school for learning the art form. It is a kind of gold embossing. Visit during International Camel Festival to be held in Ladera Sand Dunes. Usually it will be scheduled in January.
