Bikaner - Citadel
of Culture and Camels
Founded in 1488 AD by the Rathore prince,
Rao Bikaji- a descendant
of the founder of Jodhpur. This is a true desert city and situated on the
ancient caravan routes which linked West / Central Asia and north India with
the seaports of
Gujarat, making
Bikaner a flourishing trade
centre in the medieval period.
Tour No. 01
Half day city tour
The tour of
Bikaner starts with a visit to
Junagarh Fort
built by
Raja Rai Singh ( 1571-1611AD),a general in the army of
Emperor
Akbar. See the marvels in architecture intricate carvings on red stone,
some of the finest collection of
Armoury Golden work and also raised
lacquer work with glass inlay etc. Also visit the Ganga
Golden
Jubilee Museum,the best museum in Rajasthan having a vast collection of
rare exhibits covering almost every period of Indian history.
Tour No. 02
Half day tour to Cenotaphs and Camel Breeding
Farm
Visit cenotaphs situated 8 Km from
Bikaner at
Devi Kund with
innumerable ornamental Chhatris of the royal house of Bikaner. Proceed to
Camel breeding farm set within the sand Dunes, the only farm of its
kind in whole of Asia watch the return of the camel at the sun set.
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Tour No. 3
Combined
Tour of the Fort and Camel Breeding Farm
Visit the
Junagarh Fort, the impregnable fort, which has the
distinction of remaining unconquered.
Raja
Rai singh (1571- 1611AD), built this impressive fort. It is encircled by a
moat with kiosks and balconies. Some places of interest inside the fort are
Anup Mahal, Ganga Niwas, Durbar Hall, Har Mandir, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh
Mahal, Karan Mahal, Phool Mahal and Chandra Mahal.
Camel Breeding Farm - The only one of its kind in entire Asia.
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Tour No. 04
Half day tour to Deshnok Temple
30 km from Bikaner on the Jodhpur road, see the miracle temple of
Karni
Mata presiding deity of the royal house of Bikaner. An interesting
feature RATS are the worshipper of
Karni Mata, an incarnation of
goddess Durga in the form of
BARDS and are present in large numbers
within the precincts of the temple, thus also known as
Rat Temple.
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Tour No. 05
Half
day tour to Gajner Palace
An oasis in the desert 32 km from Bikaner on the Jaisalmer road suddenly
burst into forest, a beautiful palace built in red sand stone stands on the
banks of the
Artificial lake, see migrating birds ( during winters),
Imperial sand grouse from
Siberia-flocks
of birds swoop down to drink water and fly again. Other wild life in
abundance on drive in jungle see
black bucks, wild boar, blue bull
(Nilgai),bee eaters, peacocks, hoopoes, paradise fly catchers, crow,
pheasants and ducks.
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Tour No. 06
Trip to Katariasar Village
A
memorable Jeep Safari to
Katariasar Village- lies 45 km on Bikaner -
Jaipur highway. This village is place of origin of
Jasnathis ( sadhu ),
the followers of
Saint Jasnath, who dance on fire in group of 20-30
people bare foot. The mud houses, colourful huts, traditional costumes of
ladies, sand dunes and sun set point are main attractions. Also see wild
animals like deer, antelopes, Rabbits, foxes, jackals and birds as
partridge, peacock etc.
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