High Season : Oct - Mar
4 - 20℃
Low Season : Apr - Sep
25 - 41℃
Nearest Airport -JDH
Jodhpur Airport
Nearest Train Stations -BKN
Bikaner Railway Station

History

Bikaner has a great influence on the history of Rajasthan. In 1459, Prince Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Rao Chodaki, established his own kingdom in Bikaner. He chose a barren land called "Jungladesh" to shape the city of Bikaner into a magnificent city. The city had adequate water for travellers on Central Asia and the Gujarat coast trade route. Bika the ruler built a fort which was built again and known as the famous Junagarh fort. Later in the 18th century, there was a war between the rulers of Bikaner and Jodhpur. The British troops put down the war. Maharaja Gaj Singh ruled Bikaner for many years and added a lot of features to the famous fort. Later under Maharaj surat Singh's rule Bikaner came under the British Government due to a treaty.

 

Facts & Culture

 Bikaner is the main attraction of traditional Rajasthan attractions. The city has many fascinating buildings made of red-pink sandstone. The old town of Bikaner is surrounded by a 15 to 30 foot high stone wall with five gates. The architectural feature of this city is that many buildings are constructed of bright red and yellow sandstone. As for the sights of the city, the main tourist attractions are the Largarde Palace and the Junagarh Fort. Junagarh Fort is made of marble and red sandstone and has a balcony decoration structure. The fort is a unique blend of Mughal and Gujarati architecture. The mesmerizing beauty of the Chandra Mahal, Anup Mahal, and Karan Mahal with exquisite gold work, wooden work, and Italian tiles is a delight for the photographers. The museum houses royal jewels, costumes along with paintings of the royal family. The Sanskrit and Persian manuscripts are a great attraction here. Bikaner is a city rich in culture in all aspects: arts, crafts, festivals, and dances. One of the most famous festivals in the city is the Bikaner Camel Festival and Fair. 


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