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Bikaner also means Bika's fort, this city as its name suggests is a homage to its very creator.
 
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Rajasthan Tours Travel » Fascinating Cities of Rajasthan » Bikaner
Bikaner also means Bika's fort, this city as its name suggests is a
homage to its very creator. The story goes that Rao Jodha of Jodhpur once
reprimanded his brother and son Bika, for whispering in court, asking in
jest whether the two were plotting their own kingdom. They took the remark
to heart and set out with a band of warriors to tame this harsh desert
land and bring prosperity to the region. Apart from its architectural
marvels Biakaner is hugely famous for its hot and spicy savouries, the
Bikaneri Bhujiya being the most famous.
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after its creation Bikaner became an important trade destination as it lay
on the caravan trail that brought merchants and goods from Arabia, Africa
and the West. Situated on slightly raised ground Bikaner is protected by
seven-kilometers-long embattled with all of five gates for entrance and
exit. It has a rich heritage of magnificent forts and palaces, created
with delicacy in reddish-pink sandstone, they bear testimony to the rich
history and architecture bequeathed upon it by its creators. Surging
lanes, colourful bazaars with bright and cheerful folk make Bikaner an
interesting experience to explore.
Also called the camel-country, Bikaner is famous for using the loyal,
submissive and low maintenance camel for all its needs. They transport
grain, pull heavy carts, work the wells and have a rich historic
significance. In medeival times along with pulling caravans camels were
also an integral part of the state's defence strategies and to this day
they are used by the Border Security Forces to patrol the border along
Pakistan.
In this dry desert landscape water lies sometimes 122 metres below the
surface, so wells are not only important but almost sacred. Built on
raised platforms they have slender minareted towers at their four corners
which proclaim their existence from afar, like a shout of welcome.
Tourist Attractions of Bikaner
Junagarh Fort
The spacious and strategic fort of Junagarh has never once been conquered
in all its history. It was built in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, one of
the most distinguished generals in the army of Emperor Akbar. The fort is
a formidable structure encircled by a moat and contains within some
magnificent palaces like Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas and Rang Mahal or Palace
of Pleasure. The Har Mandir was the royalties' chapel of choice at which
to worship gods and godesses. The fort complex also houses a museum with a
diverse collection of artefacts.
Lalgarh Palace
At a distance of about 3kms from the city this palace is a remarkable red
sandstone structure. It was built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of
his father Maharaja Lal Singh. Its architecture draws inspiration from
Rajput, Mughal and European styles of construction thereby creating a
dramatic contrast between its foreign exterior and oriental interior. The
fort is embilleshed with overhanging balconies and delicate lattice work.
The palace museum allows you a peep into the personal lives of all those
who lived here, it displays well preserved hunting trophies and old
photographs. The library of the Lalgarh Palace is said to have the largest
collection of original Sanskrit manuscripts on parchments, copper and gold
or silver plaques.
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Camel Research Farm
Managed by the government this farm is unique for it houses over 200
camels and extends over 2000 acres of desert soil. Spend a day looking at
baby camels, wander through the museum situated within and finish off with
a camel ride.
Camel Safari
To enjoy the inexorable beauty of the desert landscape one has to
experience it on camel back. Make it as long or short as you want, watch
the flaming orange sunset as you ride a camel or take a trip lasting a few
days, whichever you choose when in camel country definitely try the
safari.
Camel Festival
The Camel Festival , usually held in the month of January makes the city
come alive with music and dance. Handicrafts, local delicacies and camel
races are to watch out for.
Bhandaser Jain Temple
This temple dedicated to Sumati Nath Ji, the 5th Tirthankar of the Jain
Religion was built in the 15 century and is the oldest monument of
Bikaner. Carved in red sandstone and white marble it is decorated with
rich mirror work, frescoes and gold leaf paintings.
Lakshmi Nath Temple
Lakshmi Nath Temple is another ancient monument, it is said that the
foundation of Bikaner was laid here in the year 1488 A.D. by Rao Bikaji.
Statues of deities- Vishnu and Laxmi installed within command great
reverance from the people of this land.
Ratan Behari Temple
This Krishna temple has a delicate beauty, made of white marble it also
incorporates the Indo-Mughal style of architecture in its construction.
Deshnok Temple
A visit to Deshnok's fascinating temple of Karni Mata, an incarnation of
Durga, is an experience of its own. Here the rats roam around freely in
huge numbers and are considered to be reincarnation of the members of
Karni Mata's family. Legend has it that Karni Mata decreed that her family
members would be incarnated as rats. The temple is an important place of
pilgrimage and an image of the goddess is enshrined in the sanctum. There
are special arrangements in the temple courtyard to help and protect the
rats and their movement.
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