If ever beauty has flourish in desert then it has been at Bikaner only. Bikaner city is located at the northwest side in the state of Rajasthan, India. Bikaner was founded in 1488 AD by Rao Bika ji. It was the capital of the princely state of Bikaner. The city is also known for producing great warriors. With the graceful Haveli, oriental forts and acres of white land are the travel attractions in the Bikaner and the museum city too.
Bikaner is dust swirling desert town and with the fabulous forts. Bikaner is fewer tourists than many other cities of Rajasthan. But still it has many things to explore in it like camel safari which is attracting more and more travellers. The northern part f the Bikaner city is more modern, with wider, straight streets.
Bikaner is mostly famous for it’s:
• Camel safari
• The spicy snack –Bikaneri Bhujia
• Sweets
• Camel festival
• And wool production
The best shopping zone in Bikaner include
• King Edward Memorial Road
• Khadi Industries Institute
• Urmi Trust at Junagarh Fort
• Station Road
• Kote Gate
By road: city is well connected with the roads though it has unfriendly deserts and sand around. It is 240 km from Jodhpur, 316 km from Jaipur and 330 km from Jaisalmer. The interstate and local bus service is also available from Bikaner.
By Rail: Bikaner is well connected with the cities like Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Allahabad and Delhi etc.
By Air: 240 km away the nearest airport is at Bikaner.
Gajner palace in the Thar Desert built by HH Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh on the edge of a lake. This palace is converted into heritage hotel in 1996. The Gajner Palace was before a hunting resort at the time of British Raj.
This beautiful palace is made up red stone and surrounded by greenery. If you visit to this palace you can explore natural greenery, a beautiful nature walk, boat rides and desert safari.
Gajner palce is divided into four different wings: Mandir Chowk, Gulab Niwas, Champa Niwas and Dungar Niwas.
The gajner palace – offers 32 deluxe rooms in the Gulab Niwas , Champa Niwas recently built section of the palace and Mandir Chowk is the part of reception area for dignitaries .
Karni Bhawan palace built by Maharaja Dr. Karni singh ji. Palace, was built in beautiful art deco style. The palace has distinct heritage character with unique furniture, painting, photographs and wall hangings of royal past. It is 5kms away the Bikaner railway station.
Karni bhawan palace, is simply the well maintained heritage property.
The most attractive fort in Bikaner is Junagarh fort. The fort was built by Maharaja Rai Singh. The fort is completely built with red sandstone. The interior of the fort is done with the marble. There is also a fort museum within the fort and displays the collection of dresses, paintings, weapons and other historical things.
Lalgarh palace was built in the memory of his father by Maharaja Ganga singh. Palace is at 3km from the Bikaner. Palace is quite imposing with its overhanging balconies. Palace is coated in red sandstone and has several lounges,cupolas, grand halls and pavillions.
Now, the Lalgarh palace is converted into heritage hotel.
Camel Research and breeding farm is the only one kind of its kind in Asia. It is 8 kms from Bikaner.
The princely city that was the capital of Mewar has many things to explore. This city reflects the tradition and culture of city.
Bikaner is dust swirling desert town and with the fabulous forts. Bikaner is fewer tourists than many other cities of Rajasthan. But still it has many things to explore in it like camel safari which is attracting more and more travellers. The northern part f the Bikaner city is more modern, with wider, straight streets.
Bikaner is mostly famous for it’s:
• Camel safari
• The spicy snack –Bikaneri Bhujia
• Sweets
• Camel festival
• And wool production
The best shopping zone in Bikaner include
• King Edward Memorial Road
• Khadi Industries Institute
• Urmi Trust at Junagarh Fort
• Station Road
• Kote Gate
Climate:
Bikaner has hot desert climate as it is situated in the middle of the Thar desert. In summers it is very hot and in winters it is slightly cold as temperature exceeds.How to travel:
By road: city is well connected with the roads though it has unfriendly deserts and sand around. It is 240 km from Jodhpur, 316 km from Jaipur and 330 km from Jaisalmer. The interstate and local bus service is also available from Bikaner.
By Rail: Bikaner is well connected with the cities like Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, Allahabad and Delhi etc.
By Air: 240 km away the nearest airport is at Bikaner.
Where to stay in Bikaner:
Gajner palace, Bikaner:G ajner, Bikaner P.O: Gajner 334301, Tehsil: Kolayat, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Gajner palace in the Thar Desert built by HH Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh on the edge of a lake. This palace is converted into heritage hotel in 1996. The Gajner Palace was before a hunting resort at the time of British Raj.
This beautiful palace is made up red stone and surrounded by greenery. If you visit to this palace you can explore natural greenery, a beautiful nature walk, boat rides and desert safari.
Gajner palce is divided into four different wings: Mandir Chowk, Gulab Niwas, Champa Niwas and Dungar Niwas.
The gajner palace – offers 32 deluxe rooms in the Gulab Niwas , Champa Niwas recently built section of the palace and Mandir Chowk is the part of reception area for dignitaries .
Karni Bhawan Palace: Bikaner Gandhi Colony, Bikaner, Rajasthan 334001, India
+91 151 252 4701 http://www.hrhhotels.com/Royal_Retreats/Karni_Bhawan_Palace/
Karni Bhawan palace built by Maharaja Dr. Karni singh ji. Palace, was built in beautiful art deco style. The palace has distinct heritage character with unique furniture, painting, photographs and wall hangings of royal past. It is 5kms away the Bikaner railway station.
Karni bhawan palace, is simply the well maintained heritage property.
Places to hang Out in Bikaner:
Junagarh fort :
The most attractive fort in Bikaner is Junagarh fort. The fort was built by Maharaja Rai Singh. The fort is completely built with red sandstone. The interior of the fort is done with the marble. There is also a fort museum within the fort and displays the collection of dresses, paintings, weapons and other historical things.
Lalgarh Palace:
Lalgarh palace was built in the memory of his father by Maharaja Ganga singh. Palace is at 3km from the Bikaner. Palace is quite imposing with its overhanging balconies. Palace is coated in red sandstone and has several lounges,cupolas, grand halls and pavillions.
Now, the Lalgarh palace is converted into heritage hotel.
Camel research and breeding farm:
Camel Research and breeding farm is the only one kind of its kind in Asia. It is 8 kms from Bikaner.
The princely city that was the capital of Mewar has many things to explore. This city reflects the tradition and culture of city.
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